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07-25-14, 03:29 PM
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PVC Terrarium?
How can I build a terrarium like this, not the dimensions but type.
PVC Terrarium
Can someone link me to the exact material I need to buy lowes/home depot?
Possibly a detailed tutorial?
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07-25-14, 03:53 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
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07-25-14, 04:02 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
Those are not usually made out of PVC, but rather extruded plastic material similar to this https://www.interstateplastics.com/k...FSMV7AodKGsAJQ
You can use 3/8 inch board and work it with regular woodworking tools. They use either clear acrylic or tempered glass for the doors depending on the manufacturer of the cages.
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07-25-14, 04:15 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
What Jim said. Honestly it is not very cheap. I build my own enclosures because I like making my own dimensions. If you are planning on building something similar to "stock" dimensions I would suggest just buying from animal plastics over making it y ourself
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07-25-14, 04:24 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
Sorry- my phones wierd with this website sonetimes:
*yourself.
A 4x8 sheet of 1/2" pvc costs almost $260 and around $200 to ship. You can order 2x4 sheets for around $65 and they cost about $110 to ship.
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07-25-14, 04:26 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
Conversely I can build the frame of an entire 4x8 enclosure for $70 all finished wood. It costs me about another 120$ or so for the doors.
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07-25-14, 04:44 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
The two in the pic. The top one $ 180.00 bottom one $ 220.00.
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07-25-14, 05:44 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
There maybe someone local to you that custom builds them as well. Saves you shipping, and you can inspect the enclosure before a purchase.
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07-25-14, 05:54 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
I guess I'll have to find someone who builds them, you can use heat tape on those right?
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07-25-14, 06:08 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
Yes, hooked to a thermostat. What part of the country do you live in?
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07-25-14, 06:48 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
If you buy a T-8 (4x2x1, I think that's what they call it) from Animal Plastics it's $120 + shipping and you can put a center divider in and it will house both of your snakes for their entire lives without problem.
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07-25-14, 06:51 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
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Yes, hooked to a thermostat. What part of the country do you live in?
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I live in the Mid-West (Missouri), not having luck either finding local custom enclosure builders.
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07-25-14, 06:55 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
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I live in the Mid-West (Missouri), not having luck either finding local custom enclosure builders.
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Where in Missouri? Animal Plastics is in Des Moines, IA. Could be fairly close to you. When I was in NE I drove there to pick up cages. They were ok with me stopping by the shop on a Sunday to pick it up.
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07-25-14, 06:57 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
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Originally Posted by millertime89
Where in Missouri? Animal Plastics is in Des Moines, IA. Could be fairly close to you. When I was in NE I drove there to pick up cages. They were ok with me stopping by the shop on a Sunday to pick it up.
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3 hours away, that's awesome they allow that.
I might end up doing that, I couldn't imagine how expensive shipping would be!
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07-25-14, 07:05 PM
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Re: PVC Terrarium?
It's not too bad since they ship them disassembled and let you put them together yourself. AP has always been easy to work with. Great guys.
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