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thomas mcpherson · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 613

i was wondering what kind of enclusures do you have for these because i have seen lots of different ideas and dont no what one to go with. :D :D

thanks

Thomas

Tom Verbeeck · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:12 am Post subject:

I use Herptek viv's for my chondro's. 90x60x50cm, but I'm planning on buying some 60x60x50cm ones for the smaller animals.

kingcobra · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:33 am Post subject:

guess its up to how much you want to spend and the availability of what you choose. as suggested for a single chondro or atb,a herptek ,e.g. the 90cm? 2ft cube is ideal, but if you find the asking price of around £150 a tad on the steep side, you could consider a pennine enclosure of similar dimensions ,they do 24x18x18 and 36x18x18 ,not as good quality as a herptek,but vastly cheaper,and if you have concerns about this look on steve fullers site on chondros,as pennines are used on there. Smile

if however you prefer the clarity of a glass enclosure,with the advantage of a very reasonable purchase price,and can located it in a position wher its natural fragility will not be an issue, i would suggest you investigate exo-terra vivariums,a vinyl top cover will be required however to nmaintain humidity,but that will not be expensive,and they are excellent display vivariums.
my final suggestion is something to really look out for, it is called the "nick lumb cube" and in my opinion does crdit to someone whom i regard VERY highly . this will not be easy to find ,but i'll bet as nick designed it ,it will be VERY good. Smile

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thomas mcpherson · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 613

where can i buy a herptek viv

molurus · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:41 am Post subject:

Your local reptile shop should be able to order them in through Eurorep.

i got some of these from snake day in Houten last year.

Stuart Marquis · Key Member Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 333

I have 4 of these as display enclosures currently housing chondros;

They work pretty well.

Stuart

Lynne · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

hey...WOW!!!
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Young_Gun · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:

Are penines any good?
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Stuart Marquis · Key Member Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 333

I currently have two chondros set up in pennine vivs. They aren't fantastic but then again they aren't expensive either! They are very dark and dingy inside so you'll probably want to set up some lighting in there.

Stuart

PaulG · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject: