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jim_radley · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject: Plastic and Fibreglass Vivariums

Are plastic and fibreglass vivariums worth the money, or should I stick to glass vivariums or even some other type?

Scott W · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject:

if you find one that suits your needs then I'd say yes.

Unfortunately I have yet to see one that fits my needs (design rather than function). Until then i am happy to use contiboard even if it needs replacing every few years.
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jim_radley · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject:

Wooden vivariums are probably best for desert species, as although some plastic and fibreglass vivariums have two shells which works on the same principal as double glazing.

Scott, do you keep your monitors in contiboard vivs?

I cheap source of fibreglass vivariums is http://www.welshreptilebreeders.co.uk/Fibreglass.htm

Scott W · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:

yep, contiboards for anything in a viv and then the Mesh screen cages for Rhaco geckos and Chameleons.
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Jackie · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:13 pm Post subject:

I was just going to put a post up about this...spooky. My Dad keeps Borneo Bloods. His female is getting quite big now and he wants a viv for her (she's in a 84l really useful box now). Due to their high humidity, wooden vivs aren't really suitable. Can anyone recommend a fibreglass viv or similar (or a product in which he could make his own) which is large enough for an adult Blood?

Sorry if I've hijacked your thread Jim...I can post a separate one if you'd rather... Embarassed

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hogboy · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:08 pm Post subject:

http://www.herptek.com/index.php?page=accueil&lang=an
Herpteks are excellent, though not overly cheap, but would last a lifetime.
Eurorep stock them, and i think most herp shops could order them for you.[/url]

Dan · Captivebred Communist Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 1306

I agree with Hogboy. Herpteks are great bits of kit, they are more expensive than other cheaper fibreglass vivariums on the UK market but IMO the quality shows why that is.
Although Pete wouldnt want me to say this may i suggest that you DO NOT ask you're local petshop to get you one from Eurorep. You would be better off either buying from them directly via there website OR ring Peak Auatics in Buxton on 012 98 24 438 and enquire there. The reason for this is that other than Eurorep, Peak Aquatics are the ONLY other retailer to get these straight from the manufacturer
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Jackie · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject:

Many thanks for the replies...we shall look into Herptek vivs... Very Happy

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3:4 Eublepharis macularius
1:0 Gekko gecko
3:4:1 R. auriculatus
1:3 R. ciliatus
1:1 R. chahoua
1:1 R. leachianus henkeli

CokaCola · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject:

jim_radley · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks, well if you find out were they advertise the new ones? Let me know.