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Old 12-19-11, 06:03 PM   #1
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I would like to make an enclosure

I was thinking about building an enclosure for my snake and i was wondering if anyone had any tips or even a link to a site with good info on what materials i should use and such?
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Old 12-19-11, 06:05 PM   #2
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

Melamine is cheap, looks pretty good, and holds in humidity fairly well.
It's gonna be kinda hard unless you have a barn full of woodworking tools like me
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Old 12-19-11, 06:27 PM   #3
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

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Melamine is cheap, looks pretty good, and holds in humidity fairly well.
It's gonna be kinda hard unless you have a barn full of woodworking tools like me
What kind of tools would i need? and how much do you think it all would cost? (supplies not tools haha)

sorry for all the questions >_<
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

If you search through this forum you will get a ton of good Idea's. What you need will depend on what you want to build.
Here is the link to mine:
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/enclo...uld-share.html
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If you search through this forum you will get a ton of good Idea's. What you need will depend on what you want to build.
Here is the link to mine:
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/enclo...uld-share.html
Whoa the one you made is beautiful! i was actually hoping to make one sort of like that
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

thanks!! It takes a bit of work but worth it in the end.
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

I bet! how thick should the wood be? and did you use plexiglass?
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I used 3/4" plywood and yes for my doors I used Plexi.
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

Awesome cage gungirl, looks sharp
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Old 12-20-11, 09:21 AM   #10
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Thanks Jacob! My hubby and I really enjoy building them. I need to finish the one for my GTP soon.. ugh Xmas is making it hard. We have no time!
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

when I move I'm thinking of building 3 big ones stacked for my boa and 2 others lol
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^^^^ gonna have to say I am jealous of the new boa on its way.
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Re: I would like to make an enclosure

me too I'm waiting to hear about the specifics
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