Reptile Safe Materials

[black_sun]

I just picked up a new tank off of craigslist to start on a tank set-up idea I had for my Crested Geckos.

I got this tank & stand, but with natural wood trim instead of the black.


I'm looking to take plexi-glass and build some levels/ledges at various points in the tank, but I'm not sure what I can use to adhere them to the tank walls. I'm imagine I can't use my normal glues and adhesives, right?

And for the back of the tank, I had these really cool tiles I wanted to line it with but they'd require sealant. Is there a safe sealant to use, or no?

Thanks!

 

[Sylvias]

You can use silicon and like.... epoxy's that are used in fish tanks. just give it time to cure and air out before putting anything living in there... if i recall...silicon does not adhere to plexiglass so you would need to use something else

 

[snakeguy101]

most adhesives are fine for reptiles as long as they are dried and no longer emit an odor. I would not worry too much about it but go for as simple an ingredient as possible. The fewer chemicals, the better.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

I agree. Just use 100% silicon and you'll be fine.