/r/HerpHomes

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Welcome to HerpHomes! For everyone who thinks plain tubs are boring, this is a subreddit dedicated to the design of your reptile friend's home. We love to see enclosure pictures, step-by-step builds, and any other aspect of creating their homes that you'd like to share.

Welcome to /r/HerpHomes! For everyone who thinks plain tubs are boring, this is a subreddit dedicated to the design of your reptile friend's home. We love to see enclosure pictures, step-by-step builds, and any other aspect of creating their homes that you'd like to share.

/r/HerpHomes

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Exploring the upgrade!

Nanaki has been upgraded from their tub to a 12x12x18 until they're ready for a larger tank. What a cutie!

2 Comments
2024/11/01
06:40 UTC

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how do i make a background weight bearing?

i’m working on setting up 2 pvc enclosures for my 2 ball pythons, my concern is that a spray foam background won’t be able to hold their weight, is there an alternative to make the spray foam weight bearing? i would really like the background to be 3d and install some branches as well and was curious if anyone has any experience with this and could shoot me a few tips, i’ve been trying to do research but there’s just so many conflicting opinions

7 Comments
2024/10/24
04:04 UTC

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Children’s python

Trying to get a good cage set up for my Children’s python if anyone has any advice or tips anything would be great, if it helps I’m in CQLD in a fairly humid and hot climate.

5 Comments
2024/10/19
11:25 UTC

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Safe adhesive?

Hi all so I’m planning on getting my first reptile, a little crested gecko and just have a question. I can’t find any reptile safe expanding foam locally or that can be delivered to me so I thought I might use this and stick on a jungle mix and coconut fingers since I’m not a massive fan of the rock look. Any recommendations for a safe adhesive to stick the mix onto the background ? Thank you :) also basically any other advice about setting up a space for a crested gecko is always appreciated!

8 Comments
2024/10/07
19:47 UTC

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Finished it part two

3 Comments
2024/09/28
14:10 UTC

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Is this foam safe to use as a background for my crested gecko?

3 Comments
2024/09/21
15:03 UTC

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Hey guys this is my enclosure for a bredli I just got

looking for some advice on plants ive got to rush type plants and iam about to put in a pony tail palm bonsai buy just want yo know if these are okay plants for the snake and it 6%uvb tubes will be good enough also any advice or tips of personally experiences that u could share would be muchly appreciated p.s I have red sand coming to mix it with the decomposed granite and sand

7 Comments
2024/09/17
21:10 UTC

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Could this be used for a habitat?

I am thinking of buying this and would like to convert it into a habitat. My main question is how to seal it so that the humidity doesn’t ruin it? Am I able to do that with this cabinet? I read if I apply polyurethane it should be okay, but I’m just wondering if anyone has done this and how it’s turned out. Or other advice in regard to this!

2 Comments
2024/09/15
16:23 UTC

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Faux rock vs cork background for 4'x5' space

Has anyone done a cork background in this large of a space? Currently building out a 4x2x5 foot enclosure for an arboreal gecko and I'm torn between these two options. I plan to either buy a bunch of cork tiles and fill in the space or make a faux rock background with drylok and insulation foam.

I couldn't find very many examples online with spaces this size and I worry the cork might be a bit much visually. However it's also going to require significantly less labor on my end if I do it this way. Any input from those who have been through the process?

3 Comments
2024/09/13
17:50 UTC

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Plastic sheet for DIY lizard enclosure.

Where does everyone get their plastic sheets / plastics boards for their large DIY enclosures, and what thickness do you use?

1/2" 4'x8' PVC and HDPE have become insanely expensive.

1/2" Plywood + Pond Armor or Drylok is cheaper, but it looks so much easier to start with a waterproof material....

FYI, I'm planning to build a 5'L x 2.5'W x 4'H enclosure for an Ackie monitor.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

3 Comments
2024/09/13
07:06 UTC

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Thought?

This is an extremely rough draft of the layout I’m thinking for my 4 x 2 x 2 any thoughts or criticisms welcome I want to make sure if this is the best I can for my bearded dragon

3 Comments
2024/09/10
14:10 UTC

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suggestions!

hi guys, this is my first attempt at a bioactive tank. I just set it up the other day. it's for my crested gecko Crouton (try to spot him) and I was wondering how the setup looks. I have a UVB, and a full spectrum light for the plants and UVB for the gecko. I have a daylight timer on for the lights. I have four different plans in there, I can't remember what their names are my stepdad got them for me. I have isopods and very few springtails. I have a new order of springtails coming in soon. I went to Petsmart to get some and didn't have any in, the box I purchased. if you have any suggestions please let me know!!

2 Comments
2024/09/09
20:52 UTC

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Freya - Open Source Vivarium Control System

I've published the Freya Vivarium Control System on GitHub!
I was wondering what control systems you're using these days for managing your terrariums/vivariums/...?

0 Comments
2024/09/09
13:17 UTC

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Topsoil Recs?

Thinking about switching my tank out to a topsoil and play sand mixture. Anyone who does that have recommendations for safe brands of topsoil? This is the one at my local Lowe’s.

2 Comments
2024/09/07
15:31 UTC

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