DIY New double enclosure build.

[Viking_Python]

My Darwin python hatchlings are growing fast. Time to fire up the old circular saw and get them some new homes built.
The double bay enclosure bank is 2.4m long and 190cm tall. Each of the two enclosures is 120cm wide, 120 high and 60cm deep.
The enclosures are mostly constructed from ply wood. I will install sink strainer vents in the front and a timber vent in the upper rear wall.
This is the result of two weekends and a few hours after work here and there.
Tomorrow I will tackle the four main doors of the enclosure.

 

[ssstevespythons]

Impressive....although I think you 'cheated' and used more than a circular saw

 

[Porkbones]

Looks great so far.hope u will be posting pics as u go.will def be keeping an eye out for this thread

 

[Reptiles101]

Top job mate!, can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all done

 

[user 16446]

You'd be good with practice!

 

[Viking_Python]

Yeah, I used three circular saws. Drop circular saw, triton table circular saw, angled slide plunge circular saw.

Impressive....although I think you 'cheated' and used more than a circular saw

 

[Amelia]

Looks great, kudos. What sort of heating are you using?

 

[Viking_Python]

Looks great, kudos. What sort of heating are you using?

I will be installing 100w heat lamps with light cages.

 

[Viking_Python]

Spent the last few afternoons after work building the doors and rear wall. Just need to give the doors a sand. Im still on the fence between Perspex and glass, they both have their pro's and con's. I will have time to think about it during the stain and sealing stages.

Next jobs to do are:
Drill out wiring holes for light fittings.
Make some basking shelves out of the off cuts from the centre of the main doors.
Putty screw holes and give the whole unit a good sand.
Door handles & cam locks.
Stain and seal.
Drill out screw hole and install sink strainer vents on front.
Get a sparky to wire up the ceramic light fittings.
Install light cage.
Install basking shelves.

 

[Viking_Python]

Jobs left to do:
Install light fittings (3 per enclosure)
install top basking shelves.
Install main door locks.
Visit Bunnings for the 50th time to get some trim to hide the back wall seam that the stain highlighted. Thought about doing a fake rock back wall but the hinged light cage makes it too difficult.
6mm Perspex ordered and should be ready in a few days to pick up.

 

[bigcatbeastess]

Wow, looking really good mate.

 

[Jimie]

thats amazing realy good job

 

[mikey_mike]

I suddenly feel inadequate

 

[Tristan.C]

Make me oneeeeeeeeee?

 

[Porkbones]

Good stuff.looks really good

 

[SlipperySteve]

Looks great, fantastic job mate


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[Trimeresurus]

I was expecting some white melamine tanks that everyone makes (me included).

Safe to say you proved me wrong, that is impressive.

 

[Woma_Wild]

That is a beautiful enclosure .

 

[reptilezac]

top job mate !

 

[Viking_Python]

Make me oneeeeeeeeee?

I have to build another pair when I have finished this one. Not really looking forward to starting it, but has to be done.