DIY Redrock and moss double hide for Neo the Leo

[LzzrdBoy]

I've spent the last 3 weeks working on a new double hide idea I got from Lizard-Landscapes.com. Note the actual double hide part was my idea but the basics supporting the process were all Lizard-Landscapes. This guy really knows his stuff and with video tutorials outlining the entire process it was nearly idiot proof. Obviously, this is a good thing for folks like myself. Anyway...here are a few photos I took during the process up and leading to the finished product. Feel free to post your questions or positive comments. Thanks!

1) Shape and carve out the polystyrene as desired

2) Using liquid nails or alike, put all the pieces together

3) Apply first layer of non-sanded grout

4) Apply first layer of non-sanded grout

5) Apply second, & third layers of non-sanded grout

6) Apply fourth layer of non-sanded grout

7) Apply non-toxic all-purpose clear sealant and allow to dry

8) Add moss or other accessories as desired

9) Add Leopard Gecko and enjoy!

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

Is that spinach that you put on it at the end???:coverlaugh:

 

[spiderdude60]

nice

first let me jus say lmao riverside after that i had to go back and take a look.

but thats is very good man you did a great job on that would you by chance be making them for sale <<<<< not very good with such task :sad: but lemme no what size cage is that and very good with it man

 

[LzzrdBoy]

Is that spinach that you put on it at the end???:coverlaugh:

Hee Hee...sorta' looks like it doesn't it? Actually it's your standard run of the mill Flukers Moss. Some prefer not to use it due to the dye but there are no recorded incidents resulting from its use. This project was more of a "test" to see how well it turned out. The main idea was to familiarize myself with the process and then move on to an entire habitat. I'm working on the plans for the big boy now and will hopefully get started in the coming week or two. For that project I'll be using several different types of moss (undyed).

 

[LzzrdBoy]

first let me jus say lmao riverside after that i had to go back and take a look.

but thats is very good man you did a great job on that would you by chance be making them for sale <<<<< not very good with such task :sad: but lemme no what size cage is that and very good with it man

Had not actually thought of selling them but that could be a possibility. Takes about 2 weeks to do it up right given the necessary drying time but if the price was right I could certainly make it happen.

 

[spiderdude60]

Had no actually thought of selling them but that could be a possibility. Takes about 2 weeks to do it up right given the necessary drying time but if the price was right I could certainly make it happen.

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[Will3]

Looks good but waaay to colorful for my taste also you cound "deform" the styrofoam more to make it look more like real rock, i really recommend getting a hot wire cutter and heatgun to work with the styro, just remember, do it OUTSIDE and with a gasmask since the fumes are toxic and might give you cancer.