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Old 01-01-03, 01:12 PM   #1
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Hide box Idea

I make these hide boxes starting from a dollar store plastic basket, then I put on that plaster cast material (you can make it any shape you want), Then I mix whatever my substrate is for example: the Boa hide below is Coconut and some sand for effect.
This is mixed with podge (its like white glue and is totally toxic free and waterproof) then the mixture is applied to the basket ...









And an old one, Its like his security blanket


If you have any questions please ask

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Old 01-01-03, 01:34 PM   #2
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Those hides looks really cool, great idea. Where can you buy podge from?
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Old 01-01-03, 02:51 PM   #3
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Very nice and natural looking. I bet they retain the top heat well too.

Can these be cleaned in any way?


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cool idea..
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Old 01-01-03, 02:58 PM   #5
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Hey Mary v...yes soap and hot water, podge is waterproof, however you will loose a bit of the substrate ithe inside will be fine

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looks great
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Old 01-02-03, 04:26 PM   #7
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im inspired! ::rubs hands together:: need baskets,glue and .....stuff! wwwwwwwwhheeeeeee!
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Old 01-02-03, 04:51 PM   #8
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Good idea!! And very cheap to make!!!!..

Edwin: you can get Podge from White Rose or if you dont have one of those near by, you can always try Wal-Mart in the crafts section..
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great idea .. loooks awesome and natural.

Cleaning inside seems easy but the outside does not ..

If the urate gets on top of that I see not other way then rubbing it off wich would need toremove the substrate glue on.. I guess u gotta hope he does not go on his hide .

Again Incredible idea!
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those look great.

would you make me some for my retics?

lol

love how natural they look
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Damn I wish I was creative, I guess store bought hides will have to do for now, lol.

Those look really great, good job!!
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The wheels in my head are turning

Great looking hides!

Would look totally awesome in a cage with a background like the ones in this how-to article......
Rock Background I just finished a smaller version of the b/g described in the article in a 15 gal tank for a Children's Python.
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Looks great!!, I think I might try that for my knobtails
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Very nice!!
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Old 01-03-03, 11:46 AM   #15
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Very cool!
Thanks for sharing,
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