Vladsfriend
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Howdy All,
I finally was able to move Vladimir into his new enclosure. I'd love to know your observations and suggestions to improve.
It's constructed of 3/4" ply, all exteriors being red oak and finished with polyurethane. With the support ribs underneath, it's easily carries my weight (~200lbs). Interior corners were siliconed and sprayed with rubber paint. Then, FRP was installed on the bottom surfaces and 8" up along all walls, corners siliconed to seal. Foot print of the enclosure is nominally 6.5'x3.5'. Adding the upper level, it totals just over 33 square feet. Light and basking heat is provided by 2 MVB bulbs. Basking locations are at 95°F. Substrate is coco coir.
Additional plans: I'd like to add some more rocks, slate etc. Also, I'd like to add some plants, but all the local nurseries are in the off season. It also seems like finding organic spider plants and Boston fern is gonna be tough. My parents have a lot of hostas at their home. Will they survive for any length of time potted in this style enclosure? Any other plant recommendations?
I finally was able to move Vladimir into his new enclosure. I'd love to know your observations and suggestions to improve.
It's constructed of 3/4" ply, all exteriors being red oak and finished with polyurethane. With the support ribs underneath, it's easily carries my weight (~200lbs). Interior corners were siliconed and sprayed with rubber paint. Then, FRP was installed on the bottom surfaces and 8" up along all walls, corners siliconed to seal. Foot print of the enclosure is nominally 6.5'x3.5'. Adding the upper level, it totals just over 33 square feet. Light and basking heat is provided by 2 MVB bulbs. Basking locations are at 95°F. Substrate is coco coir.
Additional plans: I'd like to add some more rocks, slate etc. Also, I'd like to add some plants, but all the local nurseries are in the off season. It also seems like finding organic spider plants and Boston fern is gonna be tough. My parents have a lot of hostas at their home. Will they survive for any length of time potted in this style enclosure? Any other plant recommendations?
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