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TommyC
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/12/2008 : 21:24:29
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I was just wondering if any of you guys have built ur own vivariums as they appear to be quite steep in price for a large one.
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Gingerpony
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United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 23/12/2008 : 21:29:32
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the 3 x 3' stack was pretty straight forward, so was the viv i converted from an old kitchen unit. for the 4ft stack i bought a flat pack wardrobe from Ikea as they were selling some off cheap that had slight chips and damaged boxes. that gave us enough wood and at a very good price too! glass runners, vents and perspex can all be sourced, if you ask on TCS there's plenty of people who can make recommendations.
you could also have a look at this for a rough guide http://www.leopardgecko.co.uk/documents/diy/project1.htm |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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cumbrian eejit
Yearling
 
United Kingdom
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matty18714
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United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 23/12/2008 : 22:19:52
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I've built both of mine. How easy it is depends on what you use.
Money wise I saved about £50 (1/2) on the shop bought ones for a 4x2x1.5 |
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TommyC
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 22:43:39
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Thanx |
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TommyC
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 09:16:35
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found a guy who builds them now in Rotheram, thanx Kaz. 4'x2'x2' for £95 .. not bad ey |
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Blackecho
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/01/2009 : 10:29:06
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Magneticblue would probably build you one, might be worth an ask? - He's in Rotherham too. |

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lee2308
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United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 11:20:01
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Went aroud the rear of our local woolworths as they were ripping out all the display units and had a massive mountain of good quality contiboard which would of been idea for vivs and they were loading into a walk in skip,asked if i could take some and the reply was NO,YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE TO BUY THE UNITS WHILE WE WERE OPEN,wont tell you my reply as dont wont to offend |
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Blackecho
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United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 11:40:37
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Just take it and run away, what are they going to do, call the police that you're stealing the rubbish? |

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Kazerella
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/01/2009 : 13:34:33
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Apparently skip hunting is theft- but that's what makes it more fun  |

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lee2308
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United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 14:00:07
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quote: Originally posted by Blackecho
Just take it and run away, what are they going to do, call the police that you're stealing the rubbish?
i would of but there was abut 10 of them there and it was inside an inclosed area and i dont do running (bad back)  |
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Blackecho
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United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 14:16:41
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quote: Originally posted by Kazerella
Apparently skip hunting is theft- but that's what makes it more fun 
God forbid the landfills don't fill up quick enough! |

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