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Clouddancer22 View Profile |
My new viv!
First of all, I spent a few months perusing CraigsList, until I found the perfect entertainment center. I got it for $50 bucks b/c it had some minor damage. I gutted most of the inside, and ripped a curved arch thru the center boad that I kept. I also ripped a big hold in the horizontal shelf to sink my pond into. I am keeping the underneath open to have a holding tank for my pump/filter. I am building a removable waterfall (foam method) for the far corner next to the pond. Also, I can house the humidifier down there and pipe it directly up.
We ripped out that shelf that my son is sitting on and took out the drawer. I am putting the drawer front back on with a hinge for easy cleaning. Annie came over and helped me make some double doors for the front, and I am keeping the other door that is already there. I still have to stain and finish the doors, and I got some cute handles in the shape of a lizard! |
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| 08/24/08 11:10pm |
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Cphill58 View Profile |
Message To: Clouddancer22 In reference to Message Id: 1841649 My new viv!
Nice start Cloud ....what’s next ?? Chris |
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| 08/24/08 11:51pm |
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Dragonbreeder View Profile |
Message To: Cphill58 In reference to Message Id: 1841680 My new viv!
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| 08/25/08 06:49am |
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Toxicneon View Profile |
Message To: Dragonbreeder In reference to Message Id: 1841809 My new viv!
I can’t wait to see it finished. I am also working on a "new" viv, more like just a topper. It will be much less nice looking than this. :) |
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| 08/25/08 01:35pm |
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Clouddancer22 View Profile |
Message To: Dragonbreeder In reference to Message Id: 1841809 My new viv!
We sanded the jagged edges, and puttied over the spots that needed it - mostly the curved edge. I sanded it down again, and used acrylic paint on the edges - green and brown, using a sponge. Today I started the process of sealing it. I chose a spray Varathane. Diamond Spar Urethane for Outdoor use. Figured that would do it and it is water based. Advertised as low odor, and really didn’t seem too stinky. The can says to use 4 coats, waiting an hour between coats. |
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| 08/25/08 01:38pm |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Clouddancer22 In reference to Message Id: 1842028 My new viv!
It looks nice cloud! I cant wait to see it finished :D Glad you have powertools now hee hee |
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| 08/25/08 04:38pm |
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Cphill58 View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1842217 My new viv!
Chris |
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| 08/25/08 05:19pm |
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Tarkah View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1842217 My new viv!
I think i’m looking to making my own too. not sure if i want to start from scratch though. and i dont wanna make a topper (ough excuse to fill the tank with something else cough!!) so whos going into that one? *bounces* |
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| 08/25/08 05:21pm |
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Fuzzra View Profile |
Message To: Tarkah In reference to Message Id: 1842255 My new viv!
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| 08/25/08 06:58pm |
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4Kitara View Profile |
Message To: Fuzzra In reference to Message Id: 1842384 My new viv!
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| 08/25/08 08:31pm |
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Mr.Greeeeeeen View Profile |
Message To: 4Kitara In reference to Message Id: 1842514 My new viv!
But anyways I can’t wait to see the process it takes to get it completed, so keep us posted on the process!! Mr.G. !!!!!! |
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| 08/26/08 12:26am |
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TwilightDreamer1979 View Profile |
Message To: Mr.Greeeeeeen In reference to Message Id: 1842712 My new viv!
Good beginnings there. Are you going to use that sealent all over the inside? or just near the pool? What are you going to do about UV? are you got to keep the main site lit and leave the pool side a little darker? This is what I’ve done, but I have a colour spot lamp aimed at the water to help keep the water temp up as it gets colder. According to Killer’s vet - WD’s wate temp should be around 24 - 25 Degrees C 
Hey Mr Green - I’ve found that most snakes like a little climb, so you don’t have to lmit yourself to an arboreal species. I have 2 royals and a spotted python and all 3 likes to climb and explore their tanks. We used to have a Thai Beauty snake (rat snake) and she LOVED to climb .. I think that’s cos she was nosey though  
TD.x. |
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| 08/26/08 04:34am |
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Pocochu View Profile |
Message To: Cphill58 In reference to Message Id: 1842251 My new viv!
 I have a table saw, a chop saw (well Miter Saw with Laser Trac) 3 jig saws, a scroll saw.. 2 routers, (All Craftsman of coarse) 3 cordless drills (one is a Skill), I don’t know how many sanders I lost count..LOL..I really want to get a drill press and a bandsaw.. Xmas wish list....hehehehehe 
Sorry Cloud didn’t mean to Hijack............LOL |
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| 08/26/08 06:16am |
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Geezle View Profile |
Message To: Pocochu In reference to Message Id: 1842807 My new viv!
Poco: Jeesh, what do you do for a living? You have more tools than me, and I’m in construction! |
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| 08/26/08 10:14am |
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Newfgal View Profile |
Message To: Geezle In reference to Message Id: 1842920 My new viv!
Nancy. |
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| 08/26/08 10:18am |
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Clouddancer22 View Profile |
Message To: Newfgal In reference to Message Id: 1842927 My new viv!
Quote: Good beginnings there. Are you going to use that sealent all over the inside? or just near the pool? What are you going to do about UV? are you got to keep the main site lit and leave the pool side a little darker? This is what I’ve done, but I have a colour spot lamp aimed at the water to help keep the water temp up as it gets colder. According to Killer’s vet - WD’s wate temp should be around 24 - 25 Degrees C
Good point T.D. I will probably use a spot light there too. I finished sealing it - yes I did do the whole inside with 3 coats, and a 4th around the pond area. I even sealed the bottom, although I will use a pond liner as well. For UV, I have a MVB but I am not sure about the fixture that was given to me. It seems old and huge. We’ll see when I get to that part. I am planning on a MVB on the non-water side, which will be the warm side, and spot lights as needed (on the dimmer switch) around the viv. Not sure what to do about night heating - I wonder if I can/should put in a CHE on a dimmer as well?? Any suggestions anyone? It does not get horribly cold here, even in the winter. But this is a pretty big viv; maybe night lights will do it, again, we’ll see. |
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| 08/26/08 12:03pm |
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Cphill58 View Profile |
Message To: Clouddancer22 In reference to Message Id: 1843006 My new viv!
I would definately get a CHE ...it would be awesome behind some harware cloth or wire protector ....you could use it just about anywhere centrally located with a 2.00 flush mount porcelasin light holder ...they look like the old fashion closet light with pull chain ...just mount anywhere and I will wire it up...and of course the dimmer is built and in my hands as we speak ...didn’t I tell you ? I mentioned it ...I had the parts 2 weeks ago...lol Chris |
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| 08/27/08 12:59am |
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DragonPaw View Profile |
Message To: Cphill58 In reference to Message Id: 1843781 My new viv!
For night heat... Another option, other than a guarded CHE, is ReptileUV’s "heat projector": Link. Not too much heat, but no risk of burning if touched. |
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| 08/27/08 03:07am |
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