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Old 19-02-2008, 01:00 PM
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Im after setting up a new viv for a royal from scratch, have seen a few sites online but was wondering are there any that are particularly good/cheap. Need viv, heat mat, hides, substarte etc.

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Old 19-02-2008, 01:02 PM
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In my experience vivs can work out more expensive online than locally because of the high delivery charges (I won't post vivs because TNT always smashes the glass too!)
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Old 19-02-2008, 01:09 PM
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Whats your location......
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Old 19-02-2008, 01:11 PM
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Hmm good thinking, everywhere local is a right rip off so i might make one, im a fussy bugger anyway and alot of the ones i have seen dont look to well put together. I want it to look nice afterall
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Old 19-02-2008, 01:13 PM
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Just updated my profile, im in Macclesfield, cheshire
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Old 23-02-2008, 03:50 PM
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I worked out the cost of making a one-off and it came to not much different than buying a good quality flat pack. As usual, I then built that with plenty of wood glue in the joints to 'firm' up the final viv.

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Old 25-02-2008, 09:24 PM
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www.888reptiles.co.uk

free delivery on all orders over 30 quid. that incldes frozen foods
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Old 26-02-2008, 04:25 AM
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check out this site, really good value

Hemswell Fish Farm Stocklist - Reptiles
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:26 AM
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Ebay... seriously. Spesh for vivs. ive got two beautiful glass tanks from there... one 30x18x12 for £15 and one 36x18x12 for £19!!
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Old 26-02-2008, 11:27 AM
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Thanks again peeps
ill have a look. Getting all my setup at the start of next month.
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