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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/08/2009 : 12:01:03
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I have an old viv that I didnt seal. Animal waste and water has been absorbed into the base on one side, there isnt too much damage but it needs sorting. It hasnt been used for a few weeks so it has been airing.
I tried sanding it, but its hard not to take the finish off the side. My next plan is to seal the base with varnish, and then stick down some old laminate flooring using aquarium selant to stick it to the bottom and seal the sides.
Any opinions? Also, would it be ok to house another snake in it after this (as long as I do a clean job)? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 12:18:39
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| If you seal it, it should be fine and no problems with another rep going in there if clean. |
 
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2009 : 12:44:39
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| You wont be able to sand it matty as it is laminate, you will just take it down to bare chipboard. As long as it has dried out, seal it and it will be fine. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 14:13:08
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I would just sand it anyway, then seal it. You won't be able to see what it looks like when the substrates in anyway  |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2009 : 14:16:23
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Bit late now Kaz, I've started.
Im not sure what I want Lee, looking into getting a japanese rat snake. If I do, I wont be using this viv anyway, I will get a 4ft. |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 14:17:33
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Aren't they nasty?
Ask GP |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2009 : 14:18:16
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| Yeah, I have spoken to her already, I dont want another "friendly" snake. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2009 : 16:48:24
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Originally posted by matty18714
Yeah, I have spoken to her already, I dont want another "friendly" snake.
i know what you mean,thats why i like my kings,they behave most of the time but they keep you on your toes.They had a nice rat snake at blagdon water gardens,ever been there matty? |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 18:02:09
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| No I havent, but I've heard of it. Is it worth a visit? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 18:05:25
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Go for a JCP...they are great... |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 20:22:10
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Originally posted by matty18714
No I havent, but I've heard of it. Is it worth a visit?
yes if your out that way,it's a bit like cadbury but better snake selection |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 20:25:26
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Originally posted by dazb
Go for a JCP...they are great...
Liking yours then?
I will do Lee, it sounds good. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 21:54:25
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Originally posted by Kazerella
Aren't they nasty?
Ask GP
he asked me weeks ago lol |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2009 : 21:54:58
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Originally posted by dazb
Go for a JCP...they are great...
you like your new girl then babe?  |
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Waste damage
