Photos of his current enclosure
Custom build - using 3/4 inch Birch plywood (pine is dangerous due to chemical release)
Stand built using 2x4's
9 Oct 2023
Plywood placed on top of stand
10 Oct 2023
Carrying plywood is easier with this tool
12 Oct 2023
One piece of birch complete
12 Oct 2023
I use tape to make the cuts cleaner
12 Oct 2023
These adjustable sawhorses are great
12 Oct 2023
These adjustable sawhorses are great
12 Oct 2023
Bottom and sides complete
12 Oct 2023
View from other side
12 Oct 2023
Cheap corner brackets weren't the best, but they worked
12 Oct 2023
Bottom, sides, and back complete
13 Oct 2023
Top borders going on
13 Oct 2023
Holes cut for vents
13 Oct 2023
Same on other side
13 Oct 2023
Vents placed in
13 Oct 2023
Other vents and top screen added
13 Oct 2023
Left side platform complete
15 Oct 2023
Close-up of router work
15 Oct 2023
Getting measurements for climbing hammocks
16 Oct 2023
Both platforms complete
16 Oct 2023
Foam board cut into strips for back wall
17 Oct 2023
Top screen complete
18 Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023
Front edges going on
19 Oct 2023
Plexiglass doors fit perfectly
19 Oct 2023
Front complete
20 Oct 2023
LED "daylights" added
22 Oct 2023
UVB bulb added (mandatory for Bearded Dragons)
22 Oct 2023
Reptile System Gold Infrared Heat Lamp installed. Provides consistent quality heat. Halogen bulb also added for direct high heat spot.
22 Oct 2023
Used band saw to make random patterns on foam strips
23 Oct 2023
Used Dremel to make texture on strips
23 Oct 2023
Used aquarium safe caulk to glue strips to a large foam board (cut to size of back of enclosure)
24 Oct 2023
Had to cut in half to get it to fit
25 Oct 2023
Coated with colored/sanded grout for texture (3 coats)
25 Oct 2023
Same for other piece
25 Oct 2023
Back pieces and entire interior coated with 3 layers of clear polyurethane to waterproof and prevent out-gassing
30 Oct 2023
Climbing hammocks in place. Any screws or holes covered with aquarium safe caulk for safety
30 Oct 2023
Tile (helps keep toenails short) and limestone rocks (helps keep femoral pores clean) ready to go. 2-inch layer of sand will be put in before use.
3 Nov 2023
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