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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

this was an old viv 5x2x2.5ft iv converted it to an arboreal viv for my tree monitors now its a 2.5x2x5ft iv lined the inside with 5mm perspex and and sealed with water proof sealant so is excellent for hi humidity and has 2 cut outs for the light that arnt finished yet will up date soon...
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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

picture 2 refitted the floor witch now is the left side of the Viv
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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

i painted the inside white ready to be lined with the perspex and cut the vent out....
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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

now starting to take shape, the vents fitted lights cut out and lined and ready for the spot guards to be fitted iv also fit chrome legs on the bottom
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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

a close up pic of the Viv lined to give you an idea... hope you like it... will post more pics when its finished
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Lynne · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:49 am Post subject:

that looks great. wish i was handy. well done.
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Jack · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:47 am Post subject:

there great
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Devon_Paul · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

Hi, what a fantastic idea and good use of an old viv - it's starting to look great. I love the idea of putting the perspex in there for water-proofing. I am half-way through building a new 7ft x 3ft x 3ft viv for when my Bosc gets bigger and was wondering what to line the MDF built viv with. I was thinking of using Bituminous paint, which I have used outside before to waterproof brick walls etc, but was worried about the safety aspect and how it may effect the wood. This may be the perfect solution. Can I ask you where you got the perspex from and how much it cost? I think I will have to do a bit of googling!!
Congrats though, can't wait to see it again when it is finished, furnished and lived in.
regards, Paul.
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tigerbaby2k · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject:

wow excellent. I was thinking of converting my 4.5ft x3x2.5 into a higher one for chameleons! think might use what you have done Smile

Cant wait to see the finished piccies
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VaranusCam · Contributing Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 119

cheers guys, the perspex was from B&Q in total the perspex cost £70-£80 i bought the 5mm and 10mm easy cut as the thicker perspex is brittle and splinters around the edge when cutting with a jigsaw, if you take the measurements of your Viv you can get the perspex cut to fit for an extra cost, I'm not to sure how much extra though
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