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#1792069

Xaaro291x
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Message To: Xaaro291x In reference to Message Id: 1789698

"How To" cages

His cage was already built for a burm Its 6x3x3 He has a small screen part for his lights made from the screen of an aquarium style tank. He was wanting to know if the screen will melt or anything. He Is making a bigger cage in a few months but he doesnt have time now with his new job to build anything. He was just wanting to use a 50 watt halogen flood light on the screen without it melting

07/12/08 01:12am

#1792071

BasPutrid
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Message To: BasPutrid In reference to Message Id: 1792069

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if the screen is metal i highly dount that it will melt

07/12/08 01:15am

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Rallaster
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Message To: Rallaster In reference to Message Id: 1792071

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No, but the heat might warp it, I know mine has with a 150W halogen flood lamp. And my screen is bona fide chicken wire.

07/12/08 07:38am

#1792374

Xaaro291x
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Message To: Xaaro291x In reference to Message Id: 1792166

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Ya I thought it may warp it but he has had one warp it a cage a little bit

07/12/08 12:21pm

#1803295

BasPutrid
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Message To: BasPutrid In reference to Message Id: 1792374

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bumpity bump

07/20/08 06:03pm

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Dazza12345789
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Message To: Dazza12345789 In reference to Message Id: 1803295

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Wow this has been going on for ages!!!!! it derserves a bump just because it has 8 pages worth!!!

Daz

07/24/08 02:43pm

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Rallaster
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Message To: Rallaster In reference to Message Id: 1807417

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Think 8 pages is fun? Check out the 14 pages on the Bearded Dragon General forum.

07/29/08 01:59pm

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JustCrzyBump
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Message To: JustCrzyBump In reference to Message Id: 1812677

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Bump

07/31/08 06:48pm

#1816671

Reptiman101
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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1272637

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wats the smallest size cage can i build for 2 4 foot savanna monitors i am able to spend $300 on it or more if i have to. Also can u tell wats to best type of wood to use for them and how thick should the wood be thanks.

08/01/08 11:48pm

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Shay_
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wats the smallest size cage can i build for 2 4 foot savanna monitors

always disappointing to see that.

08/02/08 12:09am

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Reptiman101
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Message To: Reptiman101 In reference to Message Id: 1816685

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way didn’t u just answer my ? all i want to know was if 10x5x5 was to small for them. Right know i have them in separate cages both which are 8x4x4 that i built them last year and that started to rot because i did not seal very well and now i want to house them togetor so that mybe i will have a shot at breeding them next year. So i dont know how is that disappointing to hear if i take real good care for my monitors!

08/02/08 10:00am

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Reptiman101
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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1272637

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look shay i have 3 baby savanna monitors apart from my 2 adults and i wanted to know if it would be a good idea to build or give them a 8x4x4 cage so that they have a lot of room to roam so that they don’t grow up to be obese just asking. Oh forgot to say they are in the range of 8-10 inches.

08/02/08 05:11pm

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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1272657

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bump for Tactic10

08/09/08 12:56am

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Message To: Tactic10 In reference to Message Id: 1824662

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wow 8 long pages lol. (i don’t know if anyone still looks at this BUT) i didn’t see it in here but could i use acrylic spray paint (it dries clear and protects wood and is water proof.) i want to use the vinyl and spray just for extra protection. (if i can)

08/09/08 01:43am

#1824708

Shay_
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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1817230

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i have 3 baby savanna monitors apart from my 2 adults and i wanted to know if it would be a good idea to build or give them a 8x4x4 cage so that they have a lot of room to roam so that they don’t grow up to be obese

Most keepers like to have a raise up cage and an adult cage. A smaller cage for the babies will help you manage the conditions a little better and give you a better idea of how well the animal is eating considering babies are more likely to eat crickets. In addition a smaller raise up cage will get your young monitors acclimated to your presence a lot faster than a really large cage. I would then move the animal to the adult cage after they’ve grown a bit and show that they’re progressing. When they’re full size, offer them all the room you can
cheers

08/09/08 02:09am

#1825048

Addicted.
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Message To: Addicted. In reference to Message Id: 1824708

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Here’s a cage i built for one of my Burms,not a monitor but maybe it will help someone trying to build a cage.I had no plans,just started building the floor and went from there.Just a box realy.

I am going to make something similar for a monitor at some point,I can never decide what Species i want,I have wanted one for many years but keep changing my mind.I’m only 30,plenty of time left...LoL.

This is the first big cage i have built,I’m sure i could modify it to house a smaller monitor...BTW,the herp room was a mess in the pics,it has since been cleaned and organized after the cage was done.

Jason.

08/09/08 02:24pm

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Zuko
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Message To: Zuko In reference to Message Id: 1825048

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Bump, bump.

Jason - its nice to see that you have housed your burm in a ’proper’ enclosure rather than just a plastic box

Good on you, looks really good too!

The above enclosure could easily be modified for a monitor.

Zuko

08/12/08 08:25am

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Xvipervenomx
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Message To: Xvipervenomx In reference to Message Id: 1828060

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Bump to staynear the top

08/17/08 01:27am

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Message To: Bsm In reference to Message Id: 1833535

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bump

cant let you come close

08/17/08 02:03am

#1840012

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Message To: Mangroveman In reference to Message Id: 1833558

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how is the best way to cut FRP as it is to costly to F UP.

08/23/08 12:38am

#1840175

M&KSchaef
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Message To: M&KSchaef In reference to Message Id: 1840012

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I have found that it is easy, albeit time consuming, to cut FRP with a sharp pair of "snips." I also used a jigsaw, not recommended, cutting one small section at a time. I have also seen people secure FRP to plywood or panels first and then cut. I have had success with that method as well.

08/23/08 09:19am

#1840265

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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1840012

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the best way to cut FRP

I don’t know if it’s the best way, but I glue it down on the plywood first, then use a router with a trimming bit to cut the FRP to the exact shape of the wood. It gets a bit messy, but I get perfect cuts every time

08/23/08 12:10pm

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Xvipervenomx
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Message To: Xvipervenomx In reference to Message Id: 1840265

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At work we have used a sawzall and it seems to work pretty good but i would recommend cutting it on some wood because its not the thickest stuff and its hard to cut by itself

08/23/08 02:54pm

#1851261

Reptileboy19
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Message To: Reptileboy19 In reference to Message Id: 1840393

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This was way too far down, so bump.
Addicted I like your burm cage.

Matt

09/04/08 01:47pm

#1853789

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Message To: Ejwebber In reference to Message Id: 1851261

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Just bumping this up for a new friend. Thanks for the advice Krusty(justin)
Erin

09/07/08 04:03pm

#1863647

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Message To: Xxvenomviperxx In reference to Message Id: 1853789

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bump

09/19/08 08:03pm

#1868269

Multireps
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Message To: Multireps In reference to Message Id: 1863647

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if planing on painting a cage for a reptile. what kind of paint should you use? and glues and such? i mean if the glue is 100% hidden it doesnt matter rite?

09/25/08 06:53pm