leo safe material?

[AlexT]

Hello, I am thinking about building my own shelters or hides etc in my tank. What type of material is best to use for making structure? I have read silicone glue will hold it to the side of the tank but thats the only reptile friendly resource I could find in forums etc.

 

[James Lamantia]

Look up the Styrofoam displays. You basically build your hide or background out of the Styrofoam and then cover it in thin layers of grout, paint and seal with animal safe sealer.

 

[AlexT]

ok I will thank you

 

[EnigmaEcho]

as long as your base material is relatively safe ( wood, styrofoam, plastic, etc.) you can add a solution of titebond II wood glue for texture, waterproofing and to make it nontoxic. be sure to do a few layers, compleat coats

 

[Land Shark]

I used the method they sow in the link below. It made a couple nice hides that I'm currently using in my tank.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...tic-quot-Hides

 

[TokayKeeper]

I suggest reading the TONS of info about custom backgrounds, artificial rocks, etc available over at www.dendroboard.com or www.vivariumforum.com.

Additionally, you can also read farther on such within various fish forums. www.monsterfishkeepers.com would be a good starting point.