DiY herptarium/sunnner

[instar]

Been looking at Herptariums lately for my ewd hatchys to catch some sun.
Decided that at $70 each its DIY time! Saw this



At the reject shop ~$5



I will get netty to sew a peice of white shade cloth with a zipper over the open end......



Bingo $5 herptarium !

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I'll look for bigger sizes over the weekend!

 

[Bryony]

what do you do for a lid?

 

[instar]

Bit of shadecloth with a zipper sewn over the open end where Im pointing Bry. Imagine this sewn in with a zipper.



Ill post a finished pic over the weekend.

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

it would be good for tre fogs to???gave to watch the birds though

 

[instar]

Exactly SSSnake, I had that in mind for my GTF too! Ill have to cover one end though for shade and keep an eye on em! My lil darwin too even!

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

the idea is great..but sometimes the workmanship on these imported items leaves a lot to be desired,,so it might pay to reinforce stiching or at least keep an eye on it..


baz

 

[instar]

True indeed! This is quite sturdy though, no weak seems, will have small herps and amphibs anyway, I never leave my herps sunning alone, too paranoid!

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Some types of shadecloth cut out most of the UV rays that hit the material Dan, so check exactly what your type of shadecloth does.

Simon Archibald

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Either that, or just put the shadecloth on the ground.

Simon Archibald

 

[instar]

Oh yeah good thinkin Si, its white stuff, cant think of % but it cuts the heat but not light. Its only on the end (opening anyway not the top.( excepting for shade).

 

[instar]

Duh me! I see what ya mean, have it taller for the ewd, yeah ill put the zip bit on the ground! good thinkin!!

 

[earthmother]

Good one Inny,
They do last a long time 'cause I've been using one for laundry for a few months now and I drag it everywhere.
I'm going to have to stop doing laundry and use it for my babies. lol

 

[olive]

yep got one here somewhere

 

[africancichlidau]

Just be careful guys and gals, especially with frogs, as chemicals leaching out of the cheap foreign mesh can be harmful to your animals.

 

[instar]

Ta Da!

A lid with zip



And quick roadtest ! AOK !!

 

[hugsta]

Looks good Inny, your little waters look very happy in there too.

 

[instar]

I think they'll enjoy the sun !

 

[Guest]

Looks good inny, water dragons look good too.

 

[instar]

I'll use it to get closeup pics, but not tonight. :wink:

 

[hugsta]

Is a great cheap way of giving your smaller animals sunlight.