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Hello,

I already posted this in the Tegu and Cage forums but it was suggested to me that i post here as well. I am building ym first ever homemade enclosure for my female red tegu. I am wondering what i should do to make it waterproof?

It was suggested to me that i paint it and then cover it with epoxy, does this sound like a good idea? If so, is there a specific kind of epoxy?

Any other idea's about how to treat the inside of the enclosure would be greatly appreciated. I have never done this before and i really dont want to mess up for my little girl!

TIA
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frp board............fiberglass reinforcement panels....laminate them with mastic or the like using a v notched trowel....caulk the seams with a neutral base caulk...i would say..don't use paint..and use sliding doors up off the bottom of the cage so you can provide substraight...also keep in mind how you are going to change the water....and of course you need to make sure the humidity is adequate...good luck....billy

Hi there! I've have worked with numerous tegus over the years.
Most of my enclosures inside have been coated with a water-based polycrylic (by Minwax-blue can). This allows for rapid drying times, low odor and quicker usability times, like only 2 days to air out for safety, versus weeks for oil-based finishes.
Also, I have utilized 100% silicone calks for the seams. Cures rapidly and low odor residues. I have also placed vinyl flooring on the bottom (just layed/cut to fit) to add durability, etc. Then cypress mulch / soil mixture for the substrate on top off the vinyl.

Good luck!!!

Greg