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 Posted - 02/02/2011 : 18:35:28
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I've never been a fan of those fiddly metal locks for viv doors. I did try to fit them but gave up in disgust. I've always been worried that a snake might nose at the edge of a glass door and work it open, or that one of my cats, who seem to have had a rapport with the snakes from day one, might bat on the glass and inadvertently slide a door open. So I've relied on strong tape and vigilance.
However, I've now discovered a handy little gadget - a rubber wedge like a miniature doorstop. You wedge it in the glass overlap in the middle, and it really does work. It isn't childproof, but otherwise it's very very good.
I found these at Blue Lizard, my favourite online shop, marketed as rubber cage door wedges, 6 for £3.24. I can recommend them. |
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 02/02/2011 : 18:47:10
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| ye iv got them for my vivs, or if you dont want to pay the prices, buy a rubber from staples, and cut it in half diagnally, they act the same way, just cheaper |
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Kelfezond
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Posted - 02/02/2011 : 20:37:22
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| Might try them myself, I have the fiddley locks at the moment and that screw at the back which is meant to hold the thing to the back pane of glass falls off everytime I undo the glass. |
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GMac
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 00:04:02
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
However, I've now discovered a handy little gadget - a rubber wedge like a miniature doorstop. You wedge it in the glass overlap in the middle, and it really does work. It isn't childproof, but otherwise it's very very good.
think we use very similar things BATS, I use rubber window wedges 25p from our locat hardware emporium |
 
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Royalbob
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 00:29:53
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rubs rubs rubs, come with their own locking handles 
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 10:48:03
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Originally posted by Royalbob
rubs rubs rubs, come with their own locking handles
Don't hit me
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 11:17:11
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Originally posted by Royalbob
rubs rubs rubs, come with their own locking handles
Don't hit me
I know, I know, I know, but, as I've said before, after reading words of wisdom from the Maestro Bob about ambient temps, I now realise that though I can get away with a temporary rub on top of a warm viv, I can't set up permanent rubs in this house as I don't have a room I can shut off and heat to a consistent temperature. So there.
There are loads of things about the design of the average viv that I hate, but I was pleased to find these little gismos. Didn't know about window wedges, GMac. Still at 50p each the viv wedges aren't bad, and I got free delivery because I got a load of bulb guards at only £8 each ... for my viv stack.
ps Bob, twice I've tried to send you a 'thankyou' message, and twice my email's told me it hasn't delivered it ... d'oh. So thanks. |
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Royalbob
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 13:15:27
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| No prob's Lilith, when i used the viv i had one of those locks but it fell apart somehow. ooops. so i was really cheap and just used folded cardboard to wedge the door shut. |
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 16:19:54
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| Ha, folded cardboard was the first thing I thought of with the first viv, but the doors still moved a bit. The rubber wedges are sort of ...well...gummier... |
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Lotabob
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 19:17:37
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| I use viv-locks and have never had any problems with them. If you put a bit of muscle into tightening it to the glass it won't budge an inch. I have mine on the top part of the glass and they stay put. I like the idea of locks rather than wedges, I don't want an escapee and its just habit now, shut door, lock door, put key in draw. |
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 19:25:41
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I use viv-locks and have never had any problems with them. If you put a bit of muscle into tightening it to the glass it won't budge an inch. I have mine on the top part of the glass and they stay put. I like the idea of locks rather than wedges, I don't want an escapee and its just habit now, shut door, lock door, put key in draw.
Urrgh, I bought a load of those things and could I fit them? It was ludicrous! After wrecking one, trying to straighten it and tighten the tiny little screw at the back (whereupon the whole thing just slithered out of place when I let go of it, no matter how tightly I fixed it) I took the rest back to the shop and swapped them for some mice lollies for the snakes.
I admire your persistence, I really do, but I couldn't fix the damn things, honest ... |
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Lotabob
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 19:29:39
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 20:00:39
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LOL, magic touch be damned, those things are determined to outwit me! (In fact I believe they were invented by Photobucket ... ) |
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 21:44:09
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| Blue tack! I used that befor the nasty little viv door lock things and only use that now because my camera cupboard at work has one so i have had to get used to them! |
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GMac
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Posted - 05/02/2011 : 16:26:59
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
LOL, magic touch be damned, those things are determined to outwit me! (In fact I believe they were invented by Photobucket ...)
Bats, don't think I've stopped chuckling since I read that |
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Posted - 05/02/2011 : 16:42:32
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
LOL, magic touch be damned, those things are determined to outwit me! (In fact I believe they were invented by Photobucket ...)
Bats, don't think I've stopped chuckling since I read that
LOL - but WHY? oh WHY? can't I get to grips with photobucket???
Million dollar question, I realise ...
I must have got something wrong with my photographic karma ... |
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Posted - 05/02/2011 : 16:59:13
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
LOL - but WHY? oh WHY? can't I get to grips with photobucket???
Million dollar question, I realise ...
I must have got something wrong with my photographic karma ...
it smells your fear, you have to be confident and persevere.
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Posted - 05/02/2011 : 17:12:51
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LOL - I'm not afraid but it might be afraid of my language lol
Even if I log on to other members' banners - you know the sort of thing, when they invite you to look at pics of their pets, I get thrown off the net ...oh well ...not the end of the world, but puzzling ... |
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