robv
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Post by robv on Apr 4, 2007 8:23:52 GMT
Hi Guys, new member here and thought I would upload a couple of photos of the outdoor vivs. I have always kept and bred tropical Lizards and was pretty ignorant to the idea of outdoor vivaria. I now have three enclosures including one in the greenhouse; all have been constructed using perspex and pre-treated roof timber. I found a company that cuts perspex to size so they were really easy to put together. In terms of species, i have Podarcis muralis nigriventris in the greenhouse and soon to be arriving L. trilineata and L. agilis argus outdoors. This site has been enormously helpful in bringing everything together! Only problem is I am not sure how to load pictures onto the site! Any suggestions?
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Post by mark68 on Apr 4, 2007 9:17:47 GMT
HI Rob
I for one are looking forward to seeing the pics !!
Have a look at the subject "ladder snakes" under the section of snakes. There you will find an explanation for me from Killian ( a site moderator), when I had the same problem.
I managed to do it, so I am sure you will be able to as well !
regards Mark
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Post by mark68 on Apr 4, 2007 9:20:20 GMT
p.s what other lizards do you keep ?
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robv
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Post by robv on Apr 4, 2007 10:59:37 GMT
this may work! I used to keep a lot of species at one point; however the indoor ones are Plumed Basilisks, Leopard Geckoes and Velvet Gekoes.
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john
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Post by john on Apr 4, 2007 15:54:19 GMT
Like the enclosure. What are the sides made of and the base?Always lookig for ideas.
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robv
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Post by robv on Apr 4, 2007 16:54:13 GMT
Hi John, there is no bottom to the enclosures and the are roughly sunk about 2 feet deep into the ground. At the bottom is a mixture of clay and hardcore and then a good 18" of sand/peat mixture with some pipes and rocks for the little chaps to get into during hibernation. The sides are simply perspex screwed onto roof batons, and the lid is a frame with simple rabbit hutch mesh and the approprate hinge/safety catch arrangement. I have always used wood or glass in terms of construction, but the perspex is fantastic because you can drill it and it doesn't crack. the website I found has a pretty weird url but the chap was really helpful cut everything exactly to size and couriered it to the door. www.caracoustics4u.co.uk
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robv
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Post by robv on Apr 4, 2007 17:04:08 GMT
couple more shots
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john
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Post by john on Apr 4, 2007 21:31:59 GMT
Looking very good whats the dimensions want to make somethig for some Bombina this looks a promising idea.
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robv
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Post by robv on Apr 5, 2007 16:33:36 GMT
John, each cage is 3' long, 2' wide and about 2' above ground. The two viv's that are outside the greenhouse were constructed from two large pieces 6' x 4' with divider and end pieces being 2' x 4'. I guess for Bombina you wouldn't necessarily need the depth that I have for the Lacertids?
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john
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Post by john on Apr 5, 2007 17:31:42 GMT
thanks Rob your right will not need height what sort of price is the perspex?
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robv
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Post by robv on Apr 6, 2007 8:31:39 GMT
Hi John, the perspex cost £290 incl cutting to size and delivery. The roofing batons were about £20b and the mesh was about £5. Its a bit weird drilling into something which is crystal clear (it looks exactly like glass, no blemishes at all), but it makes the job very easy!
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