Enclosure

[ksl0588]

Hey guys, Im building this enclosure for my beardie and just wanted to share it to all of you for comments and suggestions. The size is 36" Length, 22" width, and 20" height. It is made of plywood which is waterproof at the same time.

Just a few problems though, can I actually paint the inside of the enclosure so that it wont look dull? If yes, what type of paint can be used which is safe/non toxic for beardies? Also, what can I do to prevent the food of my beardie (dubia and lats) from crawling up the enclosure because it is made of wood?

Is there anything I can place on a wood to make the surface smooth so that I can attach a hammock to it? I believe the suction of the hammock needs to be on glass.

Thank you very much and here are the pictures


photo2 by ksl0588, on Flickr


photo1 by ksl0588, on Flickr

 

[thegreybush]

coocookachoo!

 

[ksl0588]

anyone?

 

[thegreybush]

Most latex paints should be fine for a beardie. Since nobody panics when a beardie licks their wall at home I'd take that logic to the bank. Since we use spray paints on faux rocks you should be fine with that also. Just let it dry completely and get the smells out. You could also use a polyurethane to seal it and give it the stained look. If you want to hang your hammock away from the glass use a stable gun. to keep wall crawlers down, line the top with clear packaging tape. Dubias are going to be your only concern in that dept.

 

[BadCon]

Use a polyurethane or polycrylic sealer if you can. Will make cleaning a bit easier.

 

[ksl0588]

Okay, thanks for the advice guys! Will post some pictures when my enclo is semi-finished. Just a few more questions though, does anyone here use a feeding bowl for their beardies? Im thinking of using one so that I could just place the dubia inside instead of holding them (Im currently using thongs to pick up dubia because Im afraid to touch them, lol). And also it prevents dubia from running around the enclosure and hiding, which also makes cleaning easier.

Also, regarding the cleaning of the poop, does your dragon poop anywhere in his enclosure or are they trained to poop in one portion?

Thanks

 

[thegreybush]

nah dubias will run right out. I mean I DO use a feeding bowl but its for veggies. I also grab the dubias with my fingers. Really, its not bad. just do it. They'll grab your finger and you'll be like AHHHHHHH! then you'll realize that its not as bad as you thought. And you can put the dubias upside down in there....kick kick kick kick AHHHHHH NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!

 

[ksl0588]

nah dubias will run right out. I mean I DO use a feeding bowl but its for veggies. I also grab the dubias with my fingers. Really, its not bad. just do it. They'll grab your finger and you'll be like AHHHHHHH! then you'll realize that its not as bad as you thought. And you can put the dubias upside down in there....kick kick kick kick AHHHHHH NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!

Lol ive tried that before and I didnt like it, hehe!

 

[BadCon]

Use a glass bowl with deep tall sides. Dubias can't climb glass. Use one that's clear, so the dragon can see the dubias from far away.

 

[ksl0588]

Hmm maybe the beardie will have a hard time eating then? lol