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#1649074

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649053

"How To" cages

The casement window I got opend at a 90 degree angle. And it has holes. But I took that one back I won’t be going to get the other untill friday. Iam thinking it’ll be much easier to build a door. Weather strip it and cut it out and put a plexiglass piece on it. Since the front measures 6’ high and 4’ wide I can make the door 2.5 feet long and 5 feet high and make the plexi piece fit maybe 4’X4’.then it’ll leave a 1’ for topsoil/playsand and leaf litter. Any alterations roger?

Felipe

03/05/08 02:32pm

#1649075

Sidbarvin
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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1649074

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Felipe, like Shay said, post pictures of the window and what you have done so far on the cage. This way we can see what you’ve got going on work from there.

03/05/08 02:37pm

#1649079

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649075

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I can get some up friday. When I go back home to finish. I’ve been at my rescue the last couple nights. We have about 50 boas with IMBD and it aint pretty.

Thanks!

Felipe

03/05/08 02:42pm

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Sdslancs
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Message To: Sdslancs In reference to Message Id: 1649074

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then it’ll leave a 1’ for topsoil/playsand and leaf litter.
Does an Argus need less than an Albig to burrow in? I said I was giving mine 18" and was told it’s not really deep enough. Just wondering.

03/05/08 03:35pm

#1649169

The Dirty Andorian
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Message To: The Dirty Andorian In reference to Message Id: 1649140

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I think Krocc is building a cage for a Timor

03/05/08 03:58pm

#1649218

Sdslancs
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Message To: Sdslancs In reference to Message Id: 1649169

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Ah, I only saw ’Argus’ on his profile. I guess Timors are more arboreal, than burrower? Thanks.

03/05/08 04:23pm

#1649285

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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649218

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Sorry, it is for a timor a trio of timors that’s why iam not putting the 2’ of substrate. My argus is in a outdoor pen. With about 4’ deep of dirt. He’s kept as the rescues ’mascot’ I haven’t updated this profile in the years I’ve been on this site. The timor group just came into my rescue from houston from a lady which I call my sister rescue. She helped me with my 501c3.iam thinking of bringing my argus back home as my private captive I miss the girl.

Here’s the link to the window iam getting. Its good enough size for me to get in and out.
Link

03/05/08 04:58pm

#1649309

Sidbarvin
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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1649285

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Felipe, the casement window is no good. The crank is on the opposite side of the swing of the window. When you turn the crank, the window will swing into the cage. You need a slider.

03/05/08 05:08pm

#1649352

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649309

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Looks like iam paying 200.00 bucks for a sliding window then. I tried to avoid that but hay. Who cares whatevers best for my captives.
Thanks roger
Felipe

03/05/08 05:36pm

#1649478

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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1649352

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$200 Yikes!

I got both my 6x3’ vinyl windows for $25 each. I got them from the return section at Lowe’s home improvement store. Craigslist has been known to have many deals like that as well.

I’d look around if I were you. No need to pay full price for a window that’s going on a lizard cage

03/05/08 06:58pm

#1649505

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649478

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Those are the craigslist prices iam posting. I don’t see why the casement wouldn’t work even if it opens into the enclosure. Its perfect size and it won’t mess with my design inside.

Felipe

03/05/08 07:17pm

#1649537

The Dirty Andorian
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Message To: The Dirty Andorian In reference to Message Id: 1649505

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Felipe, I would just wait until you can snag a return at lows, or some other building store.

03/05/08 07:37pm

#1649558

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1649537

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I haven’t even checked if the did or not. I might just go ahead and build a door. Whatever works for the monitor iam not worrying about cosmetics.ill make a trip tomorrow to see what they have.

Felipe

03/05/08 07:59pm

#1649676

The Dirty Andorian
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Message To: The Dirty Andorian In reference to Message Id: 1649558

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check all the building stores, even the contractor supply yards

03/05/08 09:06pm

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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1649505

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You will be sorry if you use casement windows, Felipe. The fact that they open in means you’ll have to work around them on the inside of the cage. Besides, you can’t even see through the glass on the windows pictured in your link.

03/06/08 06:23am

#1650263

KRoCc
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Message To: KRoCc In reference to Message Id: 1650030

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L0L..you know what I just realized that. Windows are great looking but since these varanids aren’t in the best of enclosure at my rescue iam just gonna build a door and weather strip it all around. And put a piece of plexi on it. Simple as that. Then when I upgrade ill add the window.

03/06/08 01:37pm

#1658882

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Message To: Reptileboy19 In reference to Message Id: 1650263

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bump... does anyone have any pictures of what a good enclosure looks like for an adult water monitor.
i know they get like 8 feet long so it would have to be huge. Thanks.

03/12/08 09:49pm

#1661952

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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1272637

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bump

03/15/08 06:17pm

#1662079

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Message To: CONSTRIKTR In reference to Message Id: 1333151

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Um...

03/15/08 07:46pm

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Message To: Ornate one In reference to Message Id: 1662079

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03/23/08 08:05pm

#1673273

Sdslancs
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Message To: Krusty In reference to Message Id: 1273434

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I used vinyl flooring for my �liner� as it is way less expensive

Krusty- how did you attach it to the wood? Also, what kind of caulking did you seal the edges with?
How does the vinyl flooring hold up over time? Thanks!

03/23/08 09:08pm

#1673486

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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1673273

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Well, Krusty would tell you to use the recommended adhesive made for sheet linoleum to glue it to the wood. Use polyurethane caulk to seal the corners. It holds up well if none of the edges of the sheet linoleum are exposed. If a large digging monitor gets at the edges, the sheet linoleum is done. Your best bet is FRP in a cage housing a large monitor. My niles have dug through linoleum before. FRP is impervious to digging monitors.

03/23/08 11:52pm

#1673694

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Message To: Sdslancs In reference to Message Id: 1673486

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Thank you! That’s important to know. Best not to cut corners then, with the big guys.

03/24/08 09:41am

#1676968

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Message To: Bangbanggunns In reference to Message Id: 1673694

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So I am starting my temp to perm enclosure. To start it will be 8x4x4. This is for my juvi mangrove. After I have moved and settled somewhere I will add the other 4 ft of height that I have mentioned. So, for the bottom I am just going to frame and screw in the plywood. A few questions first:

-What type of 2x4 should I use, pressure treated?

-How should I waterproof the lower 2ft, what is the what sheet that covers the bottom?

-What should I cover the top with? Does plexi glass come in 4ftx8ft measurements?

Thanks, if you have any links to more detailed enclosure instructions I would appreciate it. (I am using my google skills as we speak)

03/26/08 07:11pm

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Message To: Sidbarvin In reference to Message Id: 1676968

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No need for pressure treated 2x4’. The plywood should be attached to the frame on the inside of the cage.

Cover the top with plywood.

Frp (fiberglass reinforced plastic) is the best material for the bottom portion of the cage. You would be better off covering the whole inside of the cage with it.

03/26/08 07:26pm

#1679978

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Message To: Shay_ In reference to Message Id: 1272637

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wow you guys r crazy...lol those cages r amazing can any of you give me ruff price qoute on how much im going to be spending on cunstruting one of these?

03/28/08 11:00pm