erikadickson
Hatchling Member
I've been looking at the diy enclosures on here and they are so cool! I've been thinking about trying to convert an old dresser into one, but I don't even know where to start and I can't seem to find any good tutorials online. Do I need to put vents in it? How do I mount the lights? Do I seal the wood? What other things do I need to remember? What kind of glass do I put on the front, and how? I have no idea what I'm doing, but my dad said he would help me. I just have to find out what we need to do.
ALSO any product recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Like if there's a specific brand/type of wood sealant that is safe for beardies, etc. Ive never built anything and have absolutely no idea what I'm doing so any tips would be great. Thanks!
UPDATE:
So it looks like I'll need a wood sealer to make it water proof, yes? And I need to cut holes to add vents. And I also need to put insulation on the sides? I am still stumped as to what type of glass to use- I've read plexiglass gets scratched up. How do I make the doors slide? I'm also still unsure what to do about the lights. Do I just cut a hole for the heat lamp and have it sit on top? I'll have to find out how to mount in his UVB tube as well. Gah, so many questions!! Also how do I know that the furniture I will be using as the base will be safe for him?
Update:
Okay, you guys. I found this piece of furniture that already has a glass front and a place to put his lights!! What do you think? I'd still have to cut holes for the vents and do the wood sealant. Looks like the back is mirrored so I'd have to take that out and put a piece of wood, right?
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/fud/5386896626.html
ALSO any product recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Like if there's a specific brand/type of wood sealant that is safe for beardies, etc. Ive never built anything and have absolutely no idea what I'm doing so any tips would be great. Thanks!
UPDATE:
So it looks like I'll need a wood sealer to make it water proof, yes? And I need to cut holes to add vents. And I also need to put insulation on the sides? I am still stumped as to what type of glass to use- I've read plexiglass gets scratched up. How do I make the doors slide? I'm also still unsure what to do about the lights. Do I just cut a hole for the heat lamp and have it sit on top? I'll have to find out how to mount in his UVB tube as well. Gah, so many questions!! Also how do I know that the furniture I will be using as the base will be safe for him?
Update:
Okay, you guys. I found this piece of furniture that already has a glass front and a place to put his lights!! What do you think? I'd still have to cut holes for the vents and do the wood sealant. Looks like the back is mirrored so I'd have to take that out and put a piece of wood, right?
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/fud/5386896626.html