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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
 Posted - 22/05/2011 : 16:37:59
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I have been looking everywhere for a larger bowl. The largest dog bowl I could find is still too small if one of the adults wants a bath.
Has anyone looked at building one out of resin or similar? I would love to build a corner pool that was big enough for them to curl up in. |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
437 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 18:33:49
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Maybe a cat little tray
Not as nice but does the job ;) |
  
2.4.0 Royal python
0.0.2 Cornsnake
1.1.0 Extreme red Albino Hognose
2.2.1 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 19:03:57
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| Cat trays do not have enough weight to them, my girl at 1.86gb would soon have it toppled over leaving a gallon of water on the viv floor. I know in general it would work, but I am looking for a solution that not only does the job, but looks the part also. thanks for the reply though. |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
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sandi
Sub Adult
787 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 20:34:15
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I have made my own but I'm lucky enough to have ceramic clay kilns etc at work. Although i just planned to make a water bath for Boris, designed it and decided on the glaze, only to discover that it contained lead and other poisonous minerals and wasnt safe for food use....back to the drawing board!
There are alot of casting resins available, not sure of their safety. Also you can get a non firing clay, (air drying) but i suspect it wouldn't hold water.
I use a glass oven dish as a bath for Boris (boa) an earthenware one would be fine but glass ensures that i can see any mites if there are any! These come in a huge choice of sizes, ones designed for quiches or pies are great! |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Florence
1.0.0 Boa Constrictor - Boris
1.1.0 Alaunts - Willow & Brochan |
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 20:42:01
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| I did look at some pyrex dishes as they have the required wieght and strength, I could I suppose find a large pyrex and use air drying clay around it to improve the look. |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
Bromley. SE London |
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Margwar
Yearling
United Kingdom
211 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2011 : 21:27:41
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| We use an old biscuit tub. It's got a lid and two holes in it, with water in it's heavy enough for our 1800g Male to get in and soak and not tip it over. |
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sandi
Sub Adult
787 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2011 : 08:20:22
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When boris gets in his pie dish he looks 'oven ready' lol!
You could make a dish holder from clay, if you used enough coats of acrylic varnish or paint, it should seal it well enough. Then the dish could be lifted out for cleaning etc. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Florence
1.0.0 Boa Constrictor - Boris
1.1.0 Alaunts - Willow & Brochan |
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Posted - 24/05/2011 : 15:39:15
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There is a large corner dish on the market - the Zoomed repti-rock corner bowl (XXL size.) One one website it gave dimensions of 14" x 14" but with only 3" depth - if a royal got into that, the water would probably get out, alas.
Cheapest price I can find is Blue Lizard, £25.53, free delivery if you buy £50 or over of equipment. |
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 24/05/2011 : 16:00:24
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| thanks BATS, I think I love you :) this could be what I need, not as deep as I would like but certainly a step in the right direction |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
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Posted - 24/05/2011 : 22:07:12
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LOL - happy to help!
Also there are charity shops - stoneware casserole dishes can be had for a few pounds, and look good.
Also, as to water dishes, the last time I went into my local Instore (Poundstretcher) they were selling large ceramic doggy water bowls in a pleasing plain pale blue with ivory inner, no horrible decoration, and cheaper than Wilkinson - think the one I bought was 2 or 3 quid. |
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 24/05/2011 : 22:33:07
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I have a large plain doggy bowl, just over 3 inches deep and about 10 inches across, but once my girl gets out theres about 5mm of water left lol. I called blue lizard and they dont stock them, only the small sized ones, I would have to order them.
BUY, I am back on the idea of a self build, looking at using OASIS blocks to build a rougth casting mould, coat it and fill with a resin+natural dye. I have emailed the company about the resins to ensure they are food safe, so lets see :) |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
Bromley. SE London |
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SaltyTurtle
Yearling
155 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 22:30:32
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| So what happened? I'm intrigued! |
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2011 : 03:04:09
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| nothing, they didnt reply, gits :( |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
Bromley. SE London |
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SaltyTurtle
Yearling
155 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2011 : 03:22:55
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**ck em eh!
I'd just go to the zoo (at night) brain a gorilla, angle grind the top half of his scull off, wash it with Swarfega and Dettol for 12 minutes, then invert and "voila" une sexy dish! |
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Posted - 06/08/2011 : 12:39:20
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Originally posted by SaltyTurtle
**ck em eh!
I'd just go to the zoo (at night) brain a gorilla, angle grind the top half of his scull off, wash it with Swarfega and Dettol for 12 minutes, then invert and "voila" une sexy dish!
What are you ON, Man??
Can I have some? |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2025 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2011 : 21:41:23
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quote:
Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
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Originally posted by SaltyTurtle
**ck em eh!
I'd just go to the zoo (at night) brain a gorilla, angle grind the top half of his scull off, wash it with Swarfega and Dettol for 12 minutes, then invert and "voila" une sexy dish!
What are you ON, Man??
Can I have some?
Thats alot of work,Just for a water dish. |
1.0.0 pinstripe Royal Python
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal Python
1.0.0 Normal corn
1.0.0 Extreme red Hognose
0.1.0 Extreme red tiger Hognose
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
1.0.0 Piebald yemen
1.0.0 Tamatave panther
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SaltyTurtle
Yearling
155 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2011 : 23:12:58
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Originally posted by boomslang
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
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Originally posted by SaltyTurtle
**ck em eh!
I'd just go to the zoo (at night) brain a gorilla, angle grind the top half of his scull off, wash it with Swarfega and Dettol for 12 minutes, then invert and "voila" une sexy dish!
What are you ON, Man??
Can I have some?
Thats alot of work,Just for a water dish.
Back in my day we used to.....(5 hours later) ...and that was just to give a hamster a drink! |
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