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callmechook · Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: Mini viv for ocellated skinks

I needed something small enough for these that would be secure from cats and kids, only prob is finding something,here's my effort feom two melamine cd boxes, some hardboard offcuts, a little perspex and quite a bit of bad language Laughing

I'd say scaling down is way harder than scaling up but the skinks are in and having a good troll around and a climb so looks like they approve at least xxxxx

callmechook · Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject:

few more

callmechook · Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:53 pm Post subject:

The pic of the skink is pretty blurred and as I can't zoom in any further this is whats actually in there Laughing

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Jan O · Key Member Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 360

Wow isnt that lovely. I never cease to be amazed at how inventive Herpers are! It looks great and the little Skinks are adorable too. Thinking about it I have G.A.L.S. that breed like rabbitts and I am told Skinks adore small snails so maybe I should buy a pair!. Lovely pics- thanks for sharing.
love jan

herp_boi · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:44 pm Post subject:

nice one mate Very Happy

very small lizard!
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callmechook · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:51 am Post subject:

Thanks guys these only reach about 8 inches max so that will do for them as adults. I really wanted something that was the right size for them as well as looking reasonable, the cd boxes were donated and I'm very pleased with the end result, the pics show joins far more than for real. Both skinks have become far morw active and visable since getting their new home so it looks like that might be a hit, now for the little snake vivs, lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(Cost in total was about 6 pounds as I did have some of the bits already)

Scott W · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:31 am Post subject:

they're great little skinks, always fancied setting a viv up for a group.

We used to have them all the time in a shop I worked at, had them in about 2" of bird sand, real hot basking site and they did seem to really use the UV light too.

They would breed all the time in that setup, just scoop out the babies every so often Laughing

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garysumpter · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 914

Why not just buy a 2ft or 3ft viv?

I for one think that looks cheap and nasty. I'm not having a go but lets be honest, it doesnt look very nice. Surely if you are displaying your reptiles you want your setup to look great?

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Scott W · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject:

garysumpter · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 914

Scott,

I am not trying to cause any problems, I was discussing this 2 nights ago with several other breeders and keepers.

Its a shame that you can never post honest opinions without having your head bitten off.

The amount of posts I have read of people posting pics of their homemade vivs that look naff and everyone says they look great, I prefer to be honest.

Delete my post if you wish.

Gary
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