reeceking01
Not so new Member
Made this custom Terrarium for adult sized python. Really happy with the final outcome. And was relatively easy to do.
In total i payed 170 bucks on materials and a further 100 on bits and pieces for personal likings. Hide hole, water bowl etc.
Basic routine followed measurements made size to preference leaving the front face empty.
I then made a frame for the top to open and close. Used aluminum meshing so that it was breathable without buying vents. That way you can sit your heat lights above, it Doesn't warp or melt from the heat.
I then fitted the top to the base. Using large hinges at the back to swing up and down. Making it easy to clean. Etc
After this i bought some expanding spray foam from bunnings for $12 a large can aprox 700ml. Foamed in some drift wood and pieces i had collected over the weeks to the background then foamed through the gaps. Left it for a day then did the following to both corners.
After that i painted it in a waterproof brown to hide the yellow/white color. Then covered it in PEAT MOSS using silicone . I say this capitals because it is reptile friendly and sucks moisture out of the tank, also allows natural plant growth inside the tank, i then used Plexiglas for the window. I got this from a Plastic And rubber store/ manufacturer i looked up locally online. Saving me about 100 dollars buying it from bunnings. I then drilled 2x4s across the top and bottom with railing tracks running through them making it easy to slide. (Sorry i did not have pics of this) after that it was pretty much done. Putt clear coat varnish and putt in kritter crumble and hung up spaghnum moss in the tight gaps to grow. Putt in vines plants
Ready and done mate! Putt in the bowl lighting. Really happy with the outcome bow my Water python lives in Piece[emoji7][emoji111]?
Thanks
In total i payed 170 bucks on materials and a further 100 on bits and pieces for personal likings. Hide hole, water bowl etc.
Basic routine followed measurements made size to preference leaving the front face empty.
I then made a frame for the top to open and close. Used aluminum meshing so that it was breathable without buying vents. That way you can sit your heat lights above, it Doesn't warp or melt from the heat.
I then fitted the top to the base. Using large hinges at the back to swing up and down. Making it easy to clean. Etc
After this i bought some expanding spray foam from bunnings for $12 a large can aprox 700ml. Foamed in some drift wood and pieces i had collected over the weeks to the background then foamed through the gaps. Left it for a day then did the following to both corners.
After that i painted it in a waterproof brown to hide the yellow/white color. Then covered it in PEAT MOSS using silicone . I say this capitals because it is reptile friendly and sucks moisture out of the tank, also allows natural plant growth inside the tank, i then used Plexiglas for the window. I got this from a Plastic And rubber store/ manufacturer i looked up locally online. Saving me about 100 dollars buying it from bunnings. I then drilled 2x4s across the top and bottom with railing tracks running through them making it easy to slide. (Sorry i did not have pics of this) after that it was pretty much done. Putt clear coat varnish and putt in kritter crumble and hung up spaghnum moss in the tight gaps to grow. Putt in vines plants
Ready and done mate! Putt in the bowl lighting. Really happy with the outcome bow my Water python lives in Piece[emoji7][emoji111]?
Thanks
