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Custom Snake Condo

So I've drawn up some awesome plans for a snake condo. It will be made out of birch wood for the safety of the snakes. I plan on coating the entire unit in this non toxic epoxy called Pond Armor. So here is my question...... If I plan to coat the unit entirely with Pond Armor, don't you think I'd be able to use pine plywood instead of birch?

The reason I ask this question, I'd like to build two of these units and for the price I'll pay to build one with birch I could build two with pine. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Also, if you're unfamiliar with Pond Armor I have a link attached. TIA.....

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pond-Arm...Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Here is another product I'm researching. I can get this product It larger quantities. Still no VOC and animal safe like the Pond Armor.......

https://liquidrubberusa.com/products...nt=26026277315

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I use to build my enclosures out of laminated pine for my burmese pythons years ago. As long as they are sealed they are completely fine to use. Only downside is pine is fairly soft so can be damaged a little easier than hard wood.

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Originally Posted by Randall Turner (Post 2090587)

Cool thanks for that......what's your opinion on the epoxy products I mentioned? I received an email from Liquid Rubber and here is the quoted email.......
Trevor Labon(Liquid Rubber)

Aug 1, 23:44 AEST

Hello Charles

TheOriginal Black Waterproof Sealantis deemed 'fish safe', and has been used by at least one reptile store, as well as being used in fish ponds.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Have a great day!
Trevor

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Originally Posted by charles85 (Post 2090501)

It did look a lot like the much more expensive baltic birch ply I used before, ... It if is southern yellow pine plywood, it is plenty strong. .... But if there is any concern that the chosen material is not strong enough, I'd rather take ...

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Originally Posted by charles85 (Post 2090501)

So I've drawn up some awesome plans for a snake condo. It will be made out of birch wood for the safety of the snakes. I plan on coating the entire unit in this non toxic epoxy called Pond Armor. So here is my question...... If I plan to coat the unit entirely with Pond Armor, don't you think I'd be able to use pine plywood instead of birch?

The reason I ask this question, I'd like to build two of these units and for the price I'll pay to build one with birch, I could build two with pine. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Also, if you're unfamiliar with Pond Armor I have a link attached. TIA.....

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pond-Arm...Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Originally Posted by Burton Bee (Post 2122286)

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