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#2247740 MikesMonitors View Profile	New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Here is a photo of my new Similis enclosure. More to come as I figure this out! Mike
12/19/11  05:13pm
#2247742 Jpsteele80 View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247740  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. I like the idea of this mike, can I ask what something like that set you back?
12/19/11  05:17pm
#2247817 Nile/water monitors View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247740  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Thumbs up ! That’s one nice looking enclosure there Mike. What materials did you use to cover the three walls?
12/20/11  08:15am
#2247828 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Jpsteele80   In reference to Message Id: 2247742  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. 80 That’s one question I was hoping nobody would ask! LOL Around a grand. Considering it will NEVER rot it’s a fair price...I think! Mike
12/20/11  09:47am
#2247829 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Nile/water monitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247817  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. N/w m Thank you Brother! That is orchid bark (fir). Mike
12/20/11  09:49am
#2247830 Nile/water monitors View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247829  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. I would imagine it comes in rolls? Who would stock this orchid bark for resale? It gives an visually awesome look to the enclosure. Looks better than some of the Zoo enclosures I’ve seen. Chris......
12/20/11  10:08am
#2247834 Krusty View Profile	Message To: Nile/water monitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247830  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. You apply the fine mulch to an adhesive like 2 part epoxy while it’s still curing and it becomes a natural velvet looking stuff that holds up. Very pretty cage, Mike. Where do they nest? Is there a nest in that hole in the lower tree thing? Can’t see well from pic.
12/20/11  10:32am
#2247835 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Nile/water monitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247830  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Chris Thanks! It is lose in bags, I believe they sell bags of fir bark at pet shops for a HIGH price! I bought a 50lb bag from an orchid nursery near my house for $20, that’s a deal! Mike
12/20/11  10:34am
#2247836 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 2247834  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Justin Thanks again Brother! Of course the entire bottom could be used to nest in. The lower tree thing is the soap dish/towle bar. I glued some plexi to cover it and filled it with some wood pulp from the woods. The bark with the hole in it covers the plexi...both are removable for easy access. It could be used to nest in...it’s kind of small though. At this time I also have one external nest box. Here is the entrance from with in the enclosure. The faux termite mound before I mounted it. Mike
12/20/11  10:56am
#2247850 Nile/water monitors View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247836  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Thanks guys! I guess I was thinking maybe it came in rolls like some pressed form cork boards. Now that I know its a two part epoxy as the adhesive, I have the equipment to spray it and can use most any texture I like.(Sand/gravel/bark) Thanks again. Chris.........
12/20/11  12:03pm
#2247856 Stephen foo View Profile	Message To: Nile/water monitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247850  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Hey Mike thats an awesome enclosure my friend , really well thought out and put together there going to feel right at home in there. steve
12/20/11  12:59pm
#2247859 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Stephen foo   In reference to Message Id: 2247856  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Thanks Steve! Mike
12/20/11  01:45pm
#2247862 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247740  A better full photo. Thanks for looking. Mike
12/20/11  02:08pm
#2247871 Stephen foo View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247862  A better full photo. Mike im really impressed what a cracking enclosure when you see the full size of it , definitely top notch :) steve
12/20/11  03:26pm
#2247873 Varaner.dk View Profile	Message To: Stephen foo   In reference to Message Id: 2247871  A better full photo. Awesome Enclosure Mike !!
12/20/11  03:38pm
#2247958 Daryl- View Profile	Message To: Varaner.dk   In reference to Message Id: 2247873  A better full photo. Thats an awesome enclosure! The got some luck finding them logs - they match the enclosure perfectly! -Daryl
12/21/11  06:15am
#2248000 Mdf View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247862  A better full photo. Stunning Mike!! some real nice curved/shaped branches in there :) that’s the thing about keeping a shy species, if your cage looks great it’s helps with empty cage syndrome, like a 3d picture in your room! :)
12/21/11  02:32pm
#2248005 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Mdf   In reference to Message Id: 2248000  A better full photo. Mark Thanks Brother! That is actually one piece, not sure if it’s a vine or a tree. I have never seen a vine this big with this type of bark on it. Nor have I ever seen a tree grow so "vine" like? Puzzling I tell you. All of my Similis are very out going. Only one female is on the shy side, but she will still tong feed. I have always enjoyed having "naturalistic" enclosures. This one shares time with my best friend (52" plasma tv). LOL Mike
12/21/11  04:15pm
#2248137 Arashikage1 View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2248005  A better full photo. Cage looks great Mike! What kind of substrate are you using? And how did you heat it? Mike W
12/22/11  04:54pm
#2248156 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Arashikage1   In reference to Message Id: 2248137  A better full photo. Hi Mike Thank Brother. The substrate I’m using is typical, sandy loam. It is a mix of sand, soil and rotted tree pulp. Half of the tub is heated with a Kane heat mat. Mike
12/22/11  08:30pm
#2248159 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Nile/water monitors   In reference to Message Id: 2247850  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Chris I used 100% brown silicone, hand troweled, broadcasted the fir and pressed it in. I never used two part epoxy, but what ever works! Mike
12/22/11  08:45pm
#2248161 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 2247834  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Justin Here is the entrance to the external nest box. And a look from the outside of the enclosure. Mike
12/22/11  08:53pm
#2248166 Nile/water monitors View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2248159  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Quote: I used 100% brown silicone, hand troweled, broadcasted the fir and pressed it in. Thanks Mike, The silicone could be applied thicker than the resin/catalyst I use and thus hold a thicker layer of bark or other chosen materials(sand, gravel, etc.). Good idea. Thanks, Chris.......
12/22/11  10:26pm
#2248179 BansheeRacer25 View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2248161  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Like u said in email mike, all your cages are impressive!!! Nice job!
12/23/11  12:52am
#2248187 Dahawks02 View Profile	Message To: BansheeRacer25   In reference to Message Id: 2248179  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Very nice cage! I like the look of natural cages as well. If I were a monitor, I would definitely enjoy living in that cage! Great Job!! Greg
12/23/11  07:14am
#2248190 MikesMonitors View Profile	Message To: Dahawks02   In reference to Message Id: 2248187  New Custom Bathtub Enclosure. Thank you! While I agree with you...keep in mind enclosures don’t have to look nice, they HAVE to function well first! Mike
12/23/11  07:46am
#2248251 Mdf View Profile	Message To: MikesMonitors   In reference to Message Id: 2248005  A better full photo. yea Mike it’s a cracking job & i know which view i’d prefer! :)
12/23/11  04:17pm

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