Substrate - Dusty? - Page 2

infernalis · 12-17-12, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBosc

Just a quick question while its still in my mind. If I insulate the insider of the vivarium, won't my Bosc shred it? He often tries climbing up the sides, so I was wondering if their sharp nails will shred it?

When you build, go with double walls and insulate between the boards.

infernalis · 12-17-12, 07:16 PM

watch the part just after 2 minutes or so, I am watering my cage.

BarelyBreathing · 12-17-12, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBosc

Just a quick question while its still in my mind. If I insulate the insider of the vivarium, won't my Bosc shred it? He often tries climbing up the sides, so I was wondering if their sharp nails will shred it?

You insulate the OUTSIDE of the enclosure.

dnoy88 · 12-18-12, 05:41 AM

On the enclosure I'm building I am planning on coating all the wood with a kilo primer so that it doesn't mold or mildew and silaconing all the seams so moisture doesn't leak out of it and using a rubber whether seal on the lid my question is will this be to air tight or will it be fine because I can always do away with the wheat her seal to let a little bit more air but I jst wanted what some of you thought as there are a lot of people here with more expierence with this than me and I want savanah to have a long healthy life

MrBosc · 12-18-12, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

When you build, go with double walls and insulate between the boards.

Brilliant, mind you when January comes ill more than likely be adding a new post and hopefully have a thread combining lots of tips to use on my new build

so for now ill not what you've said down

MrBosc · 12-18-12, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

watch the part just after 2 minutes or so, I am watering my cage.

Ahh I see, there's me going and getting the right substrate and not even watering it making it useless to burrow lol. And that roll in mid air was very Kool

and I really like the way you could pull the other one away so the other one could eat very placid and tame

MrBosc · 12-18-12, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

You insulate the OUTSIDE of the enclosure.

Lol, should have thought of that

War Machine · 12-18-12, 08:34 AM

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/varan...enclosure.html

Have a read through that mr Bosc.. I've been slacking, but I will have it done soon, but there is enough there to give you an idea.

BarelyBreathing · 12-18-12, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dnoy88

On the enclosure I'm building I am planning on coating all the wood with a kilo primer so that it doesn't mold or mildew and silaconing all the seams so moisture doesn't leak out of it and using a rubber whether seal on the lid my question is will this be to air tight or will it be fine because I can always do away with the wheat her seal to let a little bit more air but I jst wanted what some of you thought as there are a lot of people here with more expierence with this than me and I want savanah to have a long healthy life

You use polyurethane.

MrBosc · 12-19-12, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by War Machine

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/varan...enclosure.html

Have a read through that mr Bosc.. I've been slacking, but I will have it done soon, but there is enough there to give you an idea.

That is a superb tutorial War_Machine, and wow that vivarium is Huge! how are you getting on the with vivarium anyway mate? I was in a hurry to go out but I have a look through your thread and seem obviously the first few pics, and also seen a second lot but I never went any further than that

War Machine · 12-19-12, 08:40 AM

Thank you, I just finished up my 2nd coat of sealer, this weekend I will be insulating the walls and finish them with some laminate floor boards.

MrBosc · 12-19-12, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by War Machine

Thank you, I just finished up my 2nd coat of sealer, this weekend I will be insulating the walls and finish them with some laminate floor boards.

Brilliant, will look so good when it's finishes not to mention I think your Sav is going to be chuffed with a new mansion of a house =] I spent like 2 hours yesterday sorting his substrate out only to again realize the substrate isn't deep enough so really want to get cracking on this new build (Y) Are you posting more updates on your previous thread btw?

War Machine · 12-19-12, 10:32 AM

Yes I will when I make some good headway, and the enclosure is for a black throat, not a sav

it's only a grow up tank for him until he gets bigger

**millertime89** · 12-19-12, 04:27 PM

when deciding on insulation, check out the insulation batts, they're plastic wrapped strips of insulation that are about 4 inches thick and make install a breeze.
Shop Johns Manville 7-Pack 93"L x 15"W x 3-1/2"D 15-R Fiberglass Insulation Batts at Lowes.com

MrBosc · 12-20-12, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by War Machine

Yes I will when I make some good headway, and the enclosure is for a black throat, not a sav

it's only a grow up tank for him until he gets bigger

Wow, if that's a grow up tank he must get Huge! my Bosc would absolutely love it in that size, I'd put so many things in the for him to climb up as well

do you have a rough finish date for your new set up?