Nova's new viv!! UPDATE! Almost Done! :D

[Nova1014]

So I couldn't take it any more! After seeing all the pictures of the enclosures people were making, and as Nova continues to grow, I decided it was time to start building my own! I am still in the early stages, and going things little by little, after all the little munchkin is still only 10 inches long! But here is what I have so far, and trust me I will continue to update with pictures! I am also looking for creative ways to set up the inside, so if you have any suggestions for what to add and how to do it, by all means share.. with words and pictures!! Thanks!

This is the "shell" of the viv.. waiting to put in a background before I place in the three back vents. Not to shabby I think!

Oh, and of course you can't forget the little rockstar who gets to live in it.. Miss Nova Jean!

 

[narms72]

What's that substrate, sandpaper?

 

[jsnsan]

It looks like brown repti carpet.

 

[jsnsan]

Oops, got distracted! Awesome job on the viv. Nova is going to love it.

 

[Nova1014]

What's that substrate, sandpaper?

It is indeed repti-carpet. But thats what I have in her smaller viv now. I am having a killer time deciding and finding what to put in her new one! /:

 

[EpitaphREI]

Not sure if you would be interested, but this is what I use in my beardie cage:

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-442037-Cushioned-Surface-Non-Adhesive/dp/B001SO2KI2/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1344474621&sr=1-7&keywords=shelf+Liner+Taupe

I got this idea from a breeder, who uses it for the dragons he has at home (the breeder dragons are on newspaper for easy cleanup). I love it so far, it is not slick so they can run around on it easily, and poop just wipes up. It is also easy to disinfect, and no worrying about residual bacteria.

Shelf/drawer liners also come in many sizes and colors, so another bonus there. I probably sound like a spokesperson for self liner, but after a long battle trying to find a good substrate, this one turned out great! Just make sure you wash it down before putting it in the tank.

 

[narms72]

Cool maybe Ill use that

 

[Nova1014]

Well its just a small improvement but the lights are screwed in and wired! Now I can actually start the decor! Here's what it looks like!

 

[stangbanger]

i would move the UVB to the basking side ....then you can have a basking spot with heat and uvb, and a cool side with no uvb or direct heat to simulate a shady area in the wild

 

[Nova1014]

i would move the UVB to the basking side ....then you can have a basking spot with heat and uvb, and a cool side with no uvb or direct heat to simulate a shady area in the wild

I have seen many set up like this, and she will have a hide to get away from the lights if shes like. I have her in this same type set up now and she seems to be fine.. Thanks for the input though

 

[Nova1014]

It's almost done!! Aside from a few more tweaks and things to add, including the tracks and glass doors, Nova's viv is almost done! Here are a few pictures!

Almost all set up, and the lights are now wired!

A better look without the lights on

Bridge and hammock

Rock hide and basking log

Rock hide again

Im almost positive that the rocks will be moved around as I will add more, and I'm possibly thinking about a sheet of slate.. but we shall see! I'm so excited its almost done!!!

 

[BeardieMommy3991]

I love the little bugs on the back, and the bridge that goes to the hammock! Supercute!

 

[anc90]

This is adorable! You should go into buisness!

 

[ReptileAddiction]

I like it. I have slate in mine. I love it. The only bad thing is that when she poops on it I have to take it outside and wash it off with a brush. The heat bakes it on.

 

[stangbanger]

great looking young dragon....she looks way healthier than a lot of them i see around that age