I'm getting an australian water dragon...and I have the cage almost finished...but I need some sort of liner for the bottom of the cage. What could I use...I was thinking of a shower liner, but i don't know...what works well. It needs to be water resistant, or can tolerate high amounts of humidity. Any answers would help....thanks
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CAGE BOTTOM.....HELP!!!
herpeguitarogist
Jun 15, 2005 10:59 PM
Replies (4)
tegulevi
Jun 16, 2005 08:01 AM
follow your gut.
shower liner is great just caulk around the edges
chris_harper2
Jun 16, 2005 12:20 PM
The thicker wall paneling for showers would work. Is that what you mean?
Make sure you get one actually rated for use inside of showers. Many home improvement centers carry a "shower board" that actually should not be used inside of stalls. You can still use these non-rated products but you may have to replace them every couple of years in a water dragon cage. Especially an Australian.
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Chondubrid
Jun 16, 2005 02:29 PM
Yes, definately make sure it's not the showerboard designed for non water contact. This typically will be a plastic coating over a pressboard backing. I would reccomend maybe FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic paneling), or a solid plastic sheet. These are both 1/8" thick and available from Home Depot or the like.
I built my cage for my green tree python and lined it completely with the FRP, this is a very high humidity cage, and it works great. FRP is used in resturaunt kitchen walls, even behind the oven. It protects very well.
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rainbowsrus
Jun 17, 2005 06:35 PM
another option I have used in my snake cages is Formica and contact cement. Still leaves seams at the corners but a lil caulk and all is good. Best done prior to assembly though.
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