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Old 01-26-2010, 09:56 PM
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Default New Gecko Time article: DIY fake rock enclosure

Gecko Time's newest article has step by step directions with photos for building a naturalistic enclosure for a leopard gecko: Do It Yourself: Naturalistic Fake Rock Enclosure | Gecko Time

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Since lots of folks are viewing and no one's said it yet, I will.

Thanks for posting!
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I am so going to do this. I have already asked my brother to help as he is good with stuff like this. I will be sure to post some pictures when I do. I was thinking of doing something like this for a while, and putting some ledges and hides into the actual backdrop. Would look good.
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I've seen this done several times and several different ways. It looks like no sealant was used on this, I imagine it is safe enough as this guys gecko has been in it for 6 months. I am still probably going to go the grout and GS foam method when I make mine. I do this because I think that it just being foam, the gecko may bite or tear a chunk off. Also not being sealed, and being foam, the foam would probably absorb water in a high humididty setup, causing the paint to soften.
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Thanks I really needed that!!
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is this style of wall easy to clean? i suppose that wouldn't be an issue for leopards I was curious for rachs or other climbers
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is this style of wall easy to clean? i suppose that wouldn't be an issue for leopards I was curious for rachs or other climbers
Why would you need to clean background ?
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My guess would be you need to clean the background when your reptile leaves droppings all over it. That's why you need to clean it.
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Haven't though about that Cheers !
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