Silicon Sealants

[Invertebrain]

Question,

Are there any sealants that are save for use around reptiles assuming all instructions are met, such as curing, etc..

 

[Jimie]

I was told water based sealants and have used them with no affects

 

[Rlpreston]

Look for the ones that have 'aquarium safe' on the tube. There are a few out there.

 

[The_Geeza]

There was a thread recently on this and got into a bit of a debate.... One of the mods may be able to throw up the link for u

 

[raycam01_au]

[h=1]Selleys Glass Silicone[/h]

Selleys Glass Silicone is an acetic acid curing 100% silicone, which has excellent adhesion to glass and has been especially formulated for glazing and aquarium construction.



this is good stuff and there are quite a few dow corning

 

[86JAP]

As long as the tube says "100% Silicone" it should be fine, these don't have the toxic mould inhibitors in them.

This is the one I will be using, it is stocked at bunnings.

 

[The_Geeza]

I've been using standard bathroom silicon for yrs... Make sure it's fully cured and u right to go.... The data sheets say bla bla bla that if prolonged water on it can give of fumes but snakes p e e on substrate or what ever so I doubt there be problems.... My snakes r in good health and I've survived 47 yr in my shower( tho I may be getting a little crazy )

 

[ReptileWatch]

Yea as long as there 100% silicone you shouldn't have any problems Roof and gutter and glazing silicons work the best i have found. Just let them cure for 48 hours or until the strong smell is gone