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I am ... very happy with your plans, the organization that you have put into it and I am extremely happy with the response I have gotten from you when I have encountered a problem.
It sure does save money. At the same time it allows me and others like me to experience making the cage for our animal (animals) that we care so much about. I think that when someone takes the time to sit down and make something like this for their animal it really shows how much they care for them and respect them.

With your plans you can also alter the cage to each and everyone's specifications, or needs. I think what you are doing is wonderful and I want to thank you again.

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Robert Hansford

 


"This is going to make an 11 year old and his lizard Rex very happy".

 

Spent $108.00 at Lowes, another $65.00 at Home Depot buying things that Lowes didn't have..... Spending time with my son in a hardware store.... PRICELESS!"

 


"Overall, the best thing I have found from the cage designs... is that:
They work!!!!

They allow you to view and touch your Iguana from all sides, This is a must!

Once you have the material list you don't go back to the hardware store.

Just follow the instructions and it comes out perfect.

Your maintenance will be much easier.

Your iguana will thank you

Once again, you will have built something cool. "

Regards and best to all our Green Iguana friends, Lance and Joey Portwood Glidden, Texas ".

 


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Tiling over Heat Mats

Question

I have a question regarding the heat mats... I am in the process of building a ton of cages (too many new snakes at once, LOL)...
The bottom of the cages will most likely be melamine but maybe just plywood since I plan on tiling the entire interior, using the self adhesive 1' x 1' tiles.

Question is, can I tile over the heat mats without risk of fire? I'm also not sure what to do about the adhesive on the tiles.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Thanks so much,
Tina

Answer

Hi Tina,

Yes you can tile over the mats. I'm not sure how you could do both either. I gather the tiles are flexible. I think you will need to secure the mats with something like double sided tape or Silicone and push it down. If the tiles are flexible, it would allow some degree of movement over the top of the mats as they do not sit perfectly flat.

I have even seen people use the heat mats under the cage and also under ceramic tiles, so they are quite versatile.

I just use cheap, flexible floor covering. This is quite successful and can be cut to the exact size of the cage. It can also be easily sealed, making the base more water proof so your heat mats cannot sit in water.

Hope this helps

 

 

Mark Chapple is the Author of "How to build enclosures for reptiles"
Find out how to build these terrestrial and arboreal cages for snakes and lizards. Full color pictures, detailed diagrams and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.
http://www.reptile-cage-plans.com

 

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