Jeanbag
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Hi folks!
I wanted to share a really lovely bit of woodworking with everyone, but I am also looking for feedback and tips for snake safety!
This "Barrister Snakecase" was made for me in about 2 weeks by my fiancee's grandfather. He said he wanted a woodworking project because he was bored, so I tentatively asked if he would make me a book-shelf style snake rack. I drew up a design, and within 3 days he had the basic unit built.
Over the next week and a half he stained the outside but left the inside natural color for fear of toxicity to the snakes. He also applied numerous coats of polyurethane inside and out to aid in waterproofing.
- I intend use clear silicone to seal the inside seams between wood pieces to prevent a spilled water bowl from ruining the wood.
There are large ventilation holes drilled in one side, covered both inside and out with screen which is glued to removable covers.
He attempted to compensate for the snakes' love of escape by adding child safety latches.
- I need to find a more secure way of keeping my lady balls in as I am fairly certain they will figure out how to push the doors open.
The doors are held up with brass chains so when one swings open, it doesn't smash into the door below it.
He made a small raised platform with a lip to accomodate a 12" x 12" tile, to the underside of which I will affix flexwatt heat tape. The idea was that the tile will spread the heat and provide a nice basking area. The raised platform will keep the heat tape from coming into contact with the varnished wood, as well as keeping it up out of potential water spillage.
- I'm hoping this idea will work, let me know if it seems flawed
There is a small 1/2" hole drilled in the upper mid-rear of each case to allow lighting of the units.
- Any ideas what I should use?
The glass is held in with small strips of wood nailed into the door frame.
- I will put silicone over the tiny nail heads to protect noses
Please let me know if there are safety issues I have not addressed! I'm hoping I will have a safe and stylish new home for my female balls within a week or so of tweaking.
Also - best birthday present ever!
I wanted to share a really lovely bit of woodworking with everyone, but I am also looking for feedback and tips for snake safety!
This "Barrister Snakecase" was made for me in about 2 weeks by my fiancee's grandfather. He said he wanted a woodworking project because he was bored, so I tentatively asked if he would make me a book-shelf style snake rack. I drew up a design, and within 3 days he had the basic unit built.
Over the next week and a half he stained the outside but left the inside natural color for fear of toxicity to the snakes. He also applied numerous coats of polyurethane inside and out to aid in waterproofing.
- I intend use clear silicone to seal the inside seams between wood pieces to prevent a spilled water bowl from ruining the wood.
There are large ventilation holes drilled in one side, covered both inside and out with screen which is glued to removable covers.
He attempted to compensate for the snakes' love of escape by adding child safety latches.
- I need to find a more secure way of keeping my lady balls in as I am fairly certain they will figure out how to push the doors open.
The doors are held up with brass chains so when one swings open, it doesn't smash into the door below it.
He made a small raised platform with a lip to accomodate a 12" x 12" tile, to the underside of which I will affix flexwatt heat tape. The idea was that the tile will spread the heat and provide a nice basking area. The raised platform will keep the heat tape from coming into contact with the varnished wood, as well as keeping it up out of potential water spillage.
- I'm hoping this idea will work, let me know if it seems flawed
There is a small 1/2" hole drilled in the upper mid-rear of each case to allow lighting of the units.
- Any ideas what I should use?
The glass is held in with small strips of wood nailed into the door frame.
- I will put silicone over the tiny nail heads to protect noses
Please let me know if there are safety issues I have not addressed! I'm hoping I will have a safe and stylish new home for my female balls within a week or so of tweaking.
Also - best birthday present ever!
