A word of warning I tried pvc table cloth as a liner for my Viv and it off gasses VOC's when heated, vinyl blown flooring like you're using did the same, luckily I found this out before a lot my Python in it. The fumes were unbearable once the heaters were on.
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
This is linoleum, not vinyl, but thanks for the heads up. Is is odourless once heated (I’ve tried it).
@JohnHi6
4 жыл бұрын
Oh ok, it looked like it had a vinyl backing that's all, actual lino is pretty inert, some people in different parts of the country call all floor coverings lino lol, I had to have the vivarium fans on full for a day to get rid of the vinyl smell after removing the liner, luckily I always run new Viv's empty for 48hrs before introducing it's inhabitant. Great video!
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Still, it’s a great bit of info for incase anyone were to make that mistake. I’ll pin your comment so that people can heed your warning!
@stevem9529
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnHi6 what about floor protector, Do you think that would do the same? I've seen it recommended on a different chsnnel
@JohnHi6
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevem9529 Hi, do you mean the polythene drop cloths used for protecting carpet etc while painting? If so I found that although it didn't give off any fumes when heated to Viv temperatures you found that condensation formed under it. What I ended up doing is sealing the base with RTV silicone ( the one without mould inhibitors) let that cure for a week to lose the vinegar smell then I lined the bottom with disposable salon towels (50 for £10) and as they are biodegradable they are ok to have a substrate of your choosing on top and they wick away any moisture from the bottom and from the top. ( I've actually washed them out if not soiled and add an extra layer for warmth under my reptile carpet. Hope that helps! John
@NeanderthalDogma
Жыл бұрын
Do you think i could use flooring underlayment like pergo wetproof padding? Usa product
@CelticRewilding
4 жыл бұрын
So excited for this!
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! I can’t wait until the whole thing’s done and I can just sit back and enjoy it.... Or carry on tinkering with it as the case may be!
@gabrielgrace8533
3 жыл бұрын
Hi celtic
@Leescreaturefeatures
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really informative
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@kodavulpedrius6712
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed I must thank you for this video, as vivariums in South Africa are christly expensive, and I want a 60x40x60 cm vivarium which is not cheap, so I plan on building my own, either with glass and acrylic or wood and glass. The wood would be the cheapest, but humidity obviously affects the wood, so water proofing is needed. I don't like the appearance of wood vivariums really, but it shouldn't be a problem if I make a foam background.
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Do hold out for the next episode about the background - it should plant the seeds of a few ideas, I think 😉
@adrian9ng
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the background making Joe. Looks like no water is getting through that bad boy ;)
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
The background won’t be much longer in the works!
@danielleb.7055
2 жыл бұрын
Won't the silicone easily start breaking down? Also is the paint waterproofing the wood? Also, would it better to keep the material your using longer so you could just put it up the sides of the enclosure so that way there is no additional seams that need to be filled other than the seams that run up the sides? Just curious as I've never done this before. Thanks for the video and sharing. Have a great day!
@Stephen-jw8ci
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try linoleum next time I make one, I used a piece of pond liner for the bottom water area but because I heard silicone doesn’t stick to it what I did was staple it into place along the top and then spray foam along where it comes into contact with the wood to seal up any small gaps, then i trimmed the foam back and covered the whole thing in flex seal from below the staple marks to the wood above the foam. what do you apply to the side panels to keep it water tight, is it just waterproof paint? I’m trying to decide if waterproof paint will be enough for my side panels or if I should give it a couple coats of flex seal. the pond liner is old so I don’t have to worry so much about shrinkage
@kjjeffrey8363
3 жыл бұрын
What is the wood plank for In the front of enclosure? Also will the bugs get through the vents ?
@JTBReptiles
3 жыл бұрын
The plank will stop soil collecting in the runners - soil in runners scratches against the glass when you slide it, and it makes an awful noise! Small inverts can get through the vents, yes, but woodlice tend to stay in the nice humid substrate rather than go wondering, and feeder insects are generally much to large to escape.
@TheJezhawk
3 жыл бұрын
Hi buudy what was the black paint you used to coat the wood ? thanks in advance
@jujucattys156
Жыл бұрын
hi m8 what black paint is safe to use on inside of my wood viv
@denizyildiz8157
3 жыл бұрын
So what do i need to look for for this flooring just plastic tablecloth or any special things
@JTBReptiles
3 жыл бұрын
Whatever material you’re looking at, make a little prototype tub and fill it with water to check it isn’t water permeable. Then, try heating it up - you don’t want anything which produces a bad smell when heated. So long as these criteria are met, it should work OK 🙂
@denizyildiz8157
3 жыл бұрын
@@JTBReptiles i found pvc pond liner online is this safe?
@JTBReptiles
3 жыл бұрын
I have used pond liner in five of the six wooden enclosures I have, and although it does work well, it peels away after a time. I much prefer the more rigid lino I used in this build.
@denizyildiz8157
3 жыл бұрын
@@JTBReptiles whats lino so where can i find this on amazon!
@JTBReptiles
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know, it was leftovers we had from years ago when we had a new flooring put down in the bathroom. I’d suggest going to a local shop that sells flooring and asking for an off-cut to experiment with, then buying a roll of whatever you settle on. Buying online will just end up being more awkward, I think.
@josephunderwood8054
3 жыл бұрын
Can u keep high humidity in the wooden enclosure?
@JTBReptiles
3 жыл бұрын
You don’t want to have it really humid, no. You could seal the sides with glass if you wanted, but then you might as well just get a glass viv.
@ulf5202
2 жыл бұрын
@@JTBReptiles would the wooden viv rot?
@JTBReptiles
2 жыл бұрын
Depends how humid it was and how well sealed but possibly, yes.
@flamingbridges1649
3 жыл бұрын
People keep telling me I have to seal my new vivarium. Do I have to? I've never done it with previous vivariums and have never had any issues
@MrJkfixe
4 жыл бұрын
OMG I was seeing the video with headphones, and was hearing your crickets. Well, I am by the tip of my hair with crickets singing and started screaming to my crickets for them to shut up. Only when the music started I realized I just made myself dumb
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@katandiefiddle9657
4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of Bio Dude? It’s an American company that I think you would approve of.
@JTBReptiles
4 жыл бұрын
I have heard of it, but not having had the opportunity to try for myself any of their products, I wouldn’t like to pass comment.
@dmc3489
3 жыл бұрын
BioDude’s was formerly Genesis Exotics. He’s been in the game a very long time and is extremely knowledgeable.
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