My first viv build

[Jack C]

Built this myself, 6x3x2.5 feet. It's for my male boa.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/2D19ACD1-orig_zps9638682a.jpg

[alessia55]

Well done! Looks good :)

[Jack C]

Thanks, it dwarfs his previous 4x2x2 on top

[Terranaut]

Looks great!!

[Tracy33]

Yea thats a really nice set up !! Tracy.

[Donnie]

Looks great jack, well done

[Jack C]

Thanks guys

[Mark Taylor]

That a good size mate well done.

[NCHornet]

Very nice, heck I could live in there, lol!!!

[Jack C]

Thought I'd show you guys a few stages shots I have of the build.
I drew up a plan of what I wanted for the timber supplier and he cut and dry assembled it, made it easier have it pre drilled for me to put together on my own.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/4F010DF7-orig_zps24bb023a.jpg
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/715BD30B-orig_zps13848aa6.jpg
Then I put the front panels on.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/770A8BAB-orig_zpsbd4528c9.jpg
Lighting and heating, with my DIY wire guards
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/1AA625C1-orig_zps371164e1.jpg
Vents from eBay, 3 at each end
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/34681072-orig_zps41b1b2d4.jpg
Finally got the glass, 6mm toughened.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/A5D1756D-orig_zps69eee92b.jpg
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/109A34F8-orig_zps4f7a3ef7.jpg
Last step was to iron on the trim piece, and add the branch, the fake plant hides the chain I hung for extra support.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/B3C4FB32-orig_zpsf263f7ee.jpg

[Jack C]

I'm working on a 3d background so this was a small test piece before I try the big one.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/B0D1D485-orig_zpsbb72caf7.jpg

[Terranaut]

Looks great so far.
FYI I am married to a 100% Irish girl. My inlaws are from Belfast.
Moved to Canada in the 60's. We plan to visit either this summer or next.
Do you wear orange or green?;)

[Jack C]

I leave that siding stuff to the north.

[Terranaut]

Lol. I wasn't serious.

[Jack C]

Yeah I know, did a quick reply so couldn't pick a smilie face ;-) don't worry about it.

[Kratos]

Very nice.

[TheSuppishOne]

How much did you end up spending for all this, if you don't mind me asking? =]

[Donnie]

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n627/Jackcolling/Snapbucket/770A8BAB-orig_zpsbd4528c9.jpg

Loving the robocat with his night eyes on :robo:

[Jack C]

It was more expensive than I thought but with it being pre built like a flat pack viv it was €220 but that's miles cheaper than I could get the equivalent shop bought viv for.

[Ivanator]

That thing looks great! I'm in the process of building an 8x3x3 for my retic right now.