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safe sealants / caulk

zillamonster Jun 29, 2009 06:28 PM

Hi all, I'm just wondering if I could get some advice on safe types or brands of sealant / caulking to use in an iguana enclosure. I'm planning to use it along the bottom walls to stop water / pee from leaking under the walls and out onto the surrounding floor.

Obviously I just need to make sure it won't be harmful in terms of odor or if the iguana peels it up with his claws and ends up eating some accidentally.

Thanks.

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zillamonster Jul 02, 2009 07:58 PM

ok, I've found other info that all seem to point to GE 100% silicone I caulking. I've purchased the product, but it doesn't say anywhere on it how long it takes to fully cure.

I have yet to open it, but i'm sure it'll have a noxious odor. I'm wondering, should 12 hours be sufficient time to cure enough to put the iguana back in his habitat? this is not an aquarium or water tank, so full strength really isn't an issue, i just need to make sure the air will be ok for him to breath after 12 hours if i have a fan going on it and keep the room well ventilated.

If you have any insight into this please respond quickly, I'm going out of town for the weekend and would really like to get this sealed first so his pee doesn't leak onto the floor (when i'm home I usually poop him in the bathtub with a daily bath).

Thanks in advance.

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