building a terrarium

[Near]

Cool I`m probably going to get some plywood tomorrow, but any idea what stores or websites sell plexi glass?

 

[lovespunaround]

Lowe's and Home Depot usually sell plexiglass. Unless you've got a good tablesaw, don't try to cut this crap yourself. It's a big pain in the butt. Have them do it for you. Then round off your edges with a dremel tool.

 

[Aquaman_95]

I know a GREAT WEBSITE FOR HERPS! Here it is....http://www.herpcenter.com/reptileforums.html

 

[lalomania]

Ohh, I can't see any terrarium, Where is it?? PLease!!

 

[Near]

Mmm......I did it! Yea it turns out I bought the weak plywood...so it broke...

I`ll take some pics of it in the making

 

[bmxdannyo]

soooo... then does any one else know a more suitible material for builing a tank??

 

[TheBloodyIrish]

It depends on the grade of plywood. I usually go for the B-grade or higher.

 

[davo]

Admitadly this is aimed at burms but thought it was a good thing for viv building in general...
http://www.albinoburmese.com/cageplans.htm

 

[Kimix]

This book has instruction on building your own terrariums

http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Lizard...0052437?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188655057&sr=8-1

Its out of print but you can get it from one of the ebay registered sellers for $6

 

[CTU2fan]

I think ZTrip made a thread about it, try searching.

Re: plexiglass, I'd stay clear of it for lizards. Their claws will scratch it up and it will look like crap soon...though maybe a beardie isn't big enough? To be safe I'd try to get some glass instead, have it cut to size for you and you can put tracks for it to slide on right on the frame.