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Lukemax1
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 Oregon newts?

I have 2 oregon newts, and i am going to build a platform and ramp for their land portion, but what material should i use? plastic or wood? and if i do go with plastic, are there hazards in chemicals or anything like that? thanks,

luka-
04/11/08  02:55pm

 #1699263


AllHailRain
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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1699004


 Oregon newts?

most people use plexiglass and aquarium silicone, and both are safe for any herps.
04/11/08  05:38pm

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   Message To: AllHailRain   In reference to Message Id: 1699263


 Oregon newts?

ok, and would hot glue be bad for them? (after it’s dried of course) but i was thinking of making a hidEhole and it involved some sort of glue, any ideas?
04/12/08  10:24am

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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1700101


 Oregon newts?

hot glue is fine, but it doesn’t last very long at all, silicone is the only real option
04/13/08  12:56pm

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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1700101


 Oregon newts?

silicone will stick things together like glue.

hot glue will unstick pretty fast with constant water/moisture on it.
and in an amphibian tank, you’ll have a lot of water/moisture.


silicone is cheap and easy.
get it at an aquarium shop.
04/13/08  02:02pm

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   Message To: AllHailRain   In reference to Message Id: 1701521


 Oregon newts?

cool, thanks!
04/13/08  03:07pm

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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1701596


 Oregon newts?

ok, when you say silicone, do you mean that greasy stuff that dosn’t set? well, i made a platform for my newts, (i haven’t put it in yet) and i used Elmer’s carpeting glue. it’s pretty cool, i’ll try to post some pictures of the tank!

thx again!



04/13/08  10:36pm

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AllHailRain
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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1702270


 Oregon newts?

um..
When I used silicone, we had to work really fast to keep it from setting too fast..and that’s how other people’s experiences are, so i guess you got something different.

elmer’s carpeting glue o.O?
what are the ingredients to that? i wouldn’t trust that with one of my animals.
04/14/08  09:56am

 #1703283


Lukemax1
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   Message To: AllHailRain   In reference to Message Id: 1702641


 Oregon newts?

yah, I used silocone grease, and the Elmer’s stuff said non-toxic, so i don’t know... i try to find some plain silicone. thanks!
04/14/08  07:10pm

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   Message To: Lukemax1   In reference to Message Id: 1703283


 Oregon newts?

the silicone I use takes a while to dry
04/14/08  11:47pm


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