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Cages (Multi-Forum Post)

AndrewFromSoCal Dec 03, 2006 02:52 AM

Would it be possible to make a cage out of acrylic? Would a heat pad melt it? I've been trying to find information online, but I can't seem to find anything about fumes or melting heat. If anyone has news, i'd appreciate it. Acrylic would be easier to make a cage out of, lighter, and sturdier.

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SnakesAndStuff Dec 03, 2006 12:54 PM

Since acrylic has a melting point of about 266F I don't think you have much to worry about. I've seen acrylic cages for snakes etc that didn't have any problems. Just be sure to let everything cure out and make sure all fumes from manufacturing are gone before introducing animals to the cage.

garweft Dec 05, 2006 02:52 PM

You would get a lot better response to this in the caging forum. There are a few really good people over there (especially bighurt & chris_harper2). Here is a link to that forum:
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