Making a Secure Lid for a Boa - Page 2

drumcrush · 12-30-13, 10:57 AM

my old chemistry teacher just build a frame to go around his tank and he had holes drilled through it to run straps and just strapped it down.

Flint · 12-30-13, 11:21 AM

What was used for the viewing area on that tank terranaut?

Terranaut · 12-30-13, 11:33 AM

I used plexi but it was what I had. If I was to do this again I would justbcall a local glass place. Glass is super cheap.

Flint · 12-30-13, 11:36 AM

I don't have anything laying around. That lid would exceed $50.

TheFrogman · 12-30-13, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LiL Zap

I guess it's different for each snake. My corn never rubs against the top.

So does my Rosy Boa, that all that much but she does, but Im not sure what else to use.

Terranaut · 12-30-13, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

I don't have anything laying around. That lid would exceed $50.

I used cheap pine and a marine paint for it. 1 tube of super adhesive 4 hinges and the plexi was free. This is a 5x20" opening and the stuff mentioned is cheaper in the US.

Flint · 12-30-13, 11:51 AM

I don't have free Plexi is the issue.

Terranaut · 12-30-13, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

I don't have free Plexi is the issue.

This is why I suggested glass. Call a local glass place in the yellow pages and give them the size and ask for a non finished edge. Wrap it with the wood and your done. You will be surprised.

**Aaron_S** · 12-30-13, 01:58 PM

Why not call around and look online so you can price shop instead of dismissing it without further research?

It is possible since it's for an enclosure you may not need a brand new piece and they might have an off cut laying around to sell for cheaper.

lewis13 · 12-30-13, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

This method will only cost $45 as opposed to the $30 for the lid, $20+ to secure it and the shipping on an oversized item. No local places can order for me and our reptile shows aren't close enough to go to.

If it is only a difference of $5 or $10 I would go with the pre-made one. My time is worth considerably more to me then the price difference and having the professionally made lid will probably look and fit better as well.