![]() Also it's not that heavy, like regular cement or concrete. A lot less issues when building for moist vivariums. I’m going to try my best to give an accurate representation of what this may cost you. Hides and Other Decor Besides the gecko itself, this is probably the section that varies the most. Also because it's made to patch leaks in concrete (you can actually patch a wall while it's under water) it's inherently water tight. Substrate for humid hide (sphagnum moss, cypress mulch, soil, etc)-10. ![]() You mix it usually 3-1 with water, stir until it becomes like a thick pudding then you have about 5 minutes before it starts hardening. If you've never worked with it before, it's an extremely fine powder much like grout. Has anyone considered using hydraulic cement? I've had to use it for doing work on foundations and basement walls before and it's quite easy to work with, abet you have to be quick with it. I've read the side of the can of the expanding foams and it states that it can give off gases for quite some time after, and I've heard that foam board can do the same. The only thing that I'm concerned about is gas emissions from these foams. So I've read quite a few different places regarding the use of foam board and expanding foam to make fake rock hides, walls, etc. If desired a 2 hole for a feeder dish can be added on top. estimated cost 2.50 7.50 I use a 1 1/2 hole saw for entry holes. The above post by Riverside Reptiles is a really good idea - I've seen finished terrariums using these materials, and they look great and are fairly light weight. This is a good looking wooden hide for your boy or girl: These are made from wooden bowls (which I bought from Walmart) turned upside down and holes drilled. I am wary of products labeled 'nontoxic' in craft stores like Michael's only because products labelled 'nontoxic' are those that are meant for human use. Just be careful, but it sounds like you would be, you sound like you love your little guy very much. It may then be water resistant but maybe not water proof. Once you set the plaster material, I suppose you would have to use waterproof/nontoxic paint to coat it. There's also some plaster sheeting that was for sale, also labeled as nontoxic. ![]() Each block cost about $3.99, and they had several earthy colors to choose from. (Then, if you decide to change the layout of the vivarium, you can re-mold - the idea sounds cool). I am not sure this is waterproof, but it could be used to hold food or vitamin containers in an area that you don't plan on spraying/misting. The label said that it doesn't soften until 150 defrees F. 9.10 (20 off) Reptile Stone Cave for Small Reptiles, Leopard Geckos, Frogs, Tarantulas, and More Hide Terrarium Decoration by Jungle Bob. This will help when your gecko sheds its skin. Good Morning, Reptilians This weeks video was mostly done by HUSBAND Yay :) Ha. GLOW In The DARK Mushrooms For Terrariums with Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos, Isopods and more 4 PACK. There is molding clay there that purports to be never-hardening and nontoxic. Youll need to make sure that one of the geckos hiding areas creates a moist environment. I went to Michael's last night to grab some supplies and looked around for ideas for you.
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