My imagination has a tendency to get carried away though. ? LOL!claudiusx":25egol1a said:With DIY, the only limiting factor is your imagination
-Brandon
I'm in the process of building a new tanks for my eastern bluetongue skinks , eastern water skinks and central bearded dragons using a "similar" build as Zen only mine will have NOT HAVE STUPID MESH SCREEN LIDS ( only I'll have 6mm acrylic sides , 9mm plywood lids, 18mm plywood bases , and either sliding glass front doors or 6mm polished acrylic sliding front doors).DragonPete":2igt46wn said:Thanks for all the suggestions guys! ?
I'm hoping to either get him a Zen enclosure or have my carpenter friend build one, by summer.
Wonder about building one with a solid glass back and front opening glass doors? Hate to lessen his view. He really does love watching what's going on around him. He spent a solid 30 mins watching me cook yesterday, since the back faces my kitchen (he's on the breakfast bar). Seems doable to me.?
-Dee
I think I've seen your build, love all the DIY vivs here. Just haven't decided which direction I want to go yet. Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.kingofnobbys":935ccimf said:I'm in the process of building a new tanks for my eastern bluetongue skinks , eastern water skinks and central bearded dragons using a "similar" build as Zen only mine will have NOT HAVE STUPID MESH SCREEN LIDS ( only I'll have 6mm acrylic sides , 9mm plywood lids, 18mm plywood bases , and either sliding glass front doors or 6mm polished acrylic sliding front doors).DragonPete":935ccimf said:Thanks for all the suggestions guys! ?
I'm hoping to either get him a Zen enclosure or have my carpenter friend build one, by summer.
Wonder about building one with a solid glass back and front opening glass doors? Hate to lessen his view. He really does love watching what's going on around him. He spent a solid 30 mins watching me cook yesterday, since the back faces my kitchen (he's on the breakfast bar). Seems doable to me.?
-Dee
You might be interested in my ideas for your for ever home for your dragon : viewtopic.php?f=75&t=251417
Your ideas sound amazing.DragonPete":3bdqn9v3 said:Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
MrSpectrum":24astm6p said:Your ideas sound amazing.DragonPete":24astm6p said:Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
Having a glass back--if it gets in direct sunlight on your sun porch--could be like leaving a baby/dog in a car on a hot day. UV doesn't penetrate glass, but IR does. Not to say it's a bad idea--I think it's a great idea--just something to keep in mind... :wink:
Re-purposing old furniture is cool too. I haunted Habitat for Humanity's ReStores (and other outlets) for six months before coming to the realization that by the time I got through, I wouldn't save any money. Never found exactly (or near) what I was looking for either. (Actually, I did once, but the guy who priced the stuff for the local ReStores had the idea the piece was made of solid platinum or something) Eventually I caved and got to work designing from scratch. :dontknow:
For DIY, crossfire enclosures are a good starting point. :wink:
MrSpectrum":xjfab0z4 said:Your ideas sound amazing.DragonPete":xjfab0z4 said:Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
Having a glass back--if it gets in direct sunlight on your sun porch--could be like leaving a baby/dog in a car on a hot day. UV doesn't penetrate glass, but IR does. Not to say it's a bad idea--I think it's a great idea--just something to keep in mind... :wink:
Re-purposing old furniture is cool too. I haunted Habitat for Humanity's ReStores (and other outlets) for six months before coming to the realization that by the time I got through, I wouldn't save any money. Never found exactly (or near) what I was looking for either. (Actually, I did once, but the guy who priced the stuff for the local ReStores had the idea the piece was made of solid platinum or something) Eventually I caved and got to work designing from scratch. :dontknow:
For DIY, crossfire enclosures are a good starting point. :wink:
kingofnobbys":28wyi129 said:MrSpectrum":28wyi129 said:Your ideas sound amazing.DragonPete":28wyi129 said:Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
Having a glass back--if it gets in direct sunlight on your sun porch--could be like leaving a baby/dog in a car on a hot day. UV doesn't penetrate glass, but IR does. Not to say it's a bad idea--I think it's a great idea--just something to keep in mind... :wink:
Re-purposing old furniture is cool too. I haunted Habitat for Humanity's ReStores (and other outlets) for six months before coming to the realization that by the time I got through, I wouldn't save any money. Never found exactly (or near) what I was looking for either. (Actually, I did once, but the guy who priced the stuff for the local ReStores had the idea the piece was made of solid platinum or something) Eventually I caved and got to work designing from scratch. :dontknow:
For DIY, crossfire enclosures are a good starting point. :wink:
A glass sided tank outside is a very bad idea , think in terms of a greenhouse and a locked car with the windows all up ==> will very quickly get up into lethal temperatures even on latitudes higher than 40 deg.
What some people here do for their larger skinks, dragons and monitors / goannas is build an aviary style enclosure inside a converted Colorbond retaining wall (like you'll seen in raised garden beds) for their pet lizards who are kept outside 24/7 in the warmer months , some even have their pet lizards in these permanently ( in warmer areas ).
You might get some ideas from this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQWjMR3OP0 .
and this https://www.pinterest.at/pin/371054456797570243/
Guinea pig and rabbit hutches work OK too. So long as the reptile can't dig it's way out.
However having your pet lizard housed in an outdoor enclosure means you need make special provisions to keep local cats , dogs , predatory birds , predatory animals , and sticky figures out.
DragonPete":3g7p8xyz said:kingofnobbys":3g7p8xyz said:MrSpectrum":3g7p8xyz said:Your ideas sound amazing.DragonPete":3g7p8xyz said:Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
Having a glass back--if it gets in direct sunlight on your sun porch--could be like leaving a baby/dog in a car on a hot day. UV doesn't penetrate glass, but IR does. Not to say it's a bad idea--I think it's a great idea--just something to keep in mind... :wink:
Re-purposing old furniture is cool too. I haunted Habitat for Humanity's ReStores (and other outlets) for six months before coming to the realization that by the time I got through, I wouldn't save any money. Never found exactly (or near) what I was looking for either. (Actually, I did once, but the guy who priced the stuff for the local ReStores had the idea the piece was made of solid platinum or something) Eventually I caved and got to work designing from scratch. :dontknow:
For DIY, crossfire enclosures are a good starting point. :wink:
A glass sided tank outside is a very bad idea , think in terms of a greenhouse and a locked car with the windows all up ==> will very quickly get up into lethal temperatures even on latitudes higher than 40 deg.
What some people here do for their larger skinks, dragons and monitors / goannas is build an aviary style enclosure inside a converted Colorbond retaining wall (like you'll seen in raised garden beds) for their pet lizards who are kept outside 24/7 in the warmer months , some even have their pet lizards in these permanently ( in warmer areas ).
You might get some ideas from this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQWjMR3OP0 .
and this https://www.pinterest.at/pin/371054456797570243/
Guinea pig and rabbit hutches work OK too. So long as the reptile can't dig it's way out.
However having your pet lizard housed in an outdoor enclosure means you need make special provisions to keep local cats , dogs , predatory birds , predatory animals , and sticky figures out.
Thanks for the ideas. ? Petey wouldn't be outside, he would be on an enclosed porch. It's just another room really, with more than average windows because there is a small 3 acre pond behind my house. Extra windows are for the view and nice weather. It isn't out in the open, it's part of my house, like a family room addition. It has heat and AC if needed. I think there was misunderstanding, sorry I didn't explain it well. ?
-Dee
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