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10-14-10, 02:35 AM
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domi adsum
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First Recycled Display Viv Finished
I posted the pics in another thread, but I thought I should open a new thread in the appropriate area. Here is my first of 2 planned display vivs all finished. The case is an old console stereo. It came to me with the components missing. I used it as an entertainment center for awhile, then I looked at it and thought....."Corn snake." Sooooo I hauled it out to the garage, and cut a back and new bottom for it. Painted the whole inside wit 2 coats of Killz primer, and 3 coats of rustoleum black paint.Installed the glass front and a light and..... voila.
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10-14-10, 03:35 AM
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You can call me JR
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
awsome. i have a sub box that i use to hold my safe(completely useless lol) maybe i'll se about doing that cause it would be the perfect size for my bp
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10-14-10, 03:36 AM
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domi adsum
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
Thanks for the compliment, what size is the box?
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10-14-10, 03:49 AM
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You can call me JR
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
2't 14''d 15''h from a snake tank perspective there is already even a hole in one side that i could attach a piece of glass a wood strip and some hinges to for a door awesome coffee can as a hide lol i have the lid to a cool aid pitcher for my bp
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When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. -John Lennon
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10-14-10, 09:57 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
it looks way better as a snake tank than some sterio unit mate.
i walk about my house thinking if i turned our wardrobes on their side id get a retic in them
if i pulled all the drawers out that chest of drawers and fitted glass turned it on its side id get an adult carpet in it
its a good job my wife puts her foot down or all our furniture would be turned into snake accomodation
you did good mate,it looks great
cheers shaun
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10-14-10, 04:04 PM
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Captain America
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
Sweet job Greg. It looks really sharp. 
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10-14-10, 04:27 PM
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domi adsum
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
Thanks guys, your comments are much appreciated! I hate painting, but it turned out all right I think. My next project is and old pine cupboard that was turned into a ferret cage. I ll be going through the same routine with that one. Also, we have a bookshelf, 4' long with 3 shelves 14" deep. I keep looking at that thinking "Dividers, glass doors...HOGNOSE HEAVEN!" 
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10-14-10, 05:43 PM
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Captain America
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
Sounds sweet! What kind of wood is the bookshelf made of?
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Boas: 1.0 Pastel, 2.2 Brazilian Rainbows Pythons: 0.1 Lesser Royal, The Carpets 2.0 Jungle, 1.0 Jungle x Jag, 0.1 Tiger Jag, 0.1 Coastal Cheers Chuck
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10-15-10, 12:23 AM
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
That is awesome. They look great I was thinking of converting a old console tv. My husband also built me a tv stand that is 24 deep 25 tall and 40 wide all it needs is a piece of glass and some heat. Oh and a new friend
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10-15-10, 03:16 AM
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Hots Down Under
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
They look good mate. I have been thinking of making a coffee table tank for a small fresh water croc, small lizard or a woma for ages but i cant convinve the BOSS to let me.
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10-15-10, 03:57 AM
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domi adsum
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
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Originally Posted by marvelfreak
Sounds sweet! What kind of wood is the bookshelf made of?
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The book shelf is oak, and my wife solidly supports it. "In time"
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Thanks for reading, Greg
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10-15-10, 03:59 AM
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
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Originally Posted by percey39
They look good mate. I have been thinking of making a coffee table tank for a small fresh water croc, small lizard or a woma for ages but i cant convinve the BOSS to let me.
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Do crocs woma's and lizards drink coffee??
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10-15-10, 04:01 AM
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domi adsum
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
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Originally Posted by percey39
They look good mate. I have been thinking of making a coffee table tank for a small fresh water croc, small lizard or a woma for ages but i cant convinve the BOSS to let me.
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Thanks Percy! And thanks for your help on the heating. And thanks to feebo as well! The 100 watt ceramic is on it's way! As to convincing the boss, Just don't tell her who wears the PANTS in the household. 
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Thanks for reading, Greg
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10-15-10, 06:20 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
watch when using pine wood mate i know it can irratate carpet pythons lungs to cause ri's
its the pine oil and sap thats dangerous to them
theres some other woods out there that are bad for snakes but someone else would have to list them as i have no need to be up on it.i only use purpose built shop vivariums.
all the best with your building projects mate
cheers shaun
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10-16-10, 03:03 AM
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domi adsum
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Re: First Recycled Display Viv Finished
No worries there Shauny. The particular piece I intend to use that is made from pine is almost 100 years old and well dried out. (It was junk when I got it. Used it for a ferret cage for awhile) It will be washed out, primed, primed again, painted, painted again. and caulked caulked ,caulked to high heaven. (Can I get an amen?)
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Thanks for reading, Greg
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