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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AndrewFromSoCal
Dec 03, 2006 02:52 AM
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UroTamer
Dec 05, 2006 07:56 AM
My thought would be to make the base out of glass because heating does cause acrylics to release gas. I'm not sure if it would be enough to hurt the reptiles so I don't know if I'd take the chance. The rest could definitely be made from acrylic, and it would be considerably lighter.
Some tanks out there are all acrylic I know, but I'm still unsure about the effects of heat on it. You could find an acrylic company, or pet tank maker of acrylic to ask.
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