hello everyone,
I will be building an enclosure for my tegu Jazz after lot's n lot's of research and keeping an eye on other peoples progress on there own builds (i thank all who keep up on there progress with pics for others). i will be doing the same and make sure to post lot's of pic's as well as detailed explanations. i hope this thread helps some with there builds
Now, i will be going to the Home Depot tomorrow and pick up ALL of my needed things. its supposed to raain tomorrow so if it does, wed will be the day i pick up my stuff.
the enclosure will be 7'L x 4'H x 3.5'W
my list of items im buying are:
-enough sheets of plywood (settled with poplar wood)
-enough 2x3's for frame and support beams
-enough 2x2's for second level support/seat and stairs
-3 sheets of plexiglass for front window's (doors will be normal hinged double doors with large windows), and a side window in side wall.
-door hinges
-door locks
-enough tubes of sealant caulk
-caulk gun
-some wood glue
-screws (box of 2 1/2", 1 3/4", and 1/2" wood screws)
-3 vents (1 for each side of enclosure and 1 for the back wall).
-some tools
-light stand because garage lighting is terrible and i kind of need to see what im doing :P
-some extension cords
-some electric timers
-water based exterior paint
-water based exterior primer
-paint supplies
-some slate rock or flat stones for basking
-some small hooks with a screw end for hanging lights on the roof (called cup screws lol)
-some cyprus mulch if they have some
-anddd probably some lunch because ill be hungry after all this shopping lol.
for everyone who has built an enclosure, or knows alot about the process, please be helpful and give me some advice. if something didnt go as planned on your build, please share, id like to hear what you have to say so i wont have to deal with the same 'mistakes'. thank you
If i forgot something on the list you may find i could use, or need, please let me know. im on the forums daily and will respond with a thank you real quick
thank you in advanced for your comment's or suggestion's.
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