slate in a viv?

[Catherine896]

Hi, just wondering if natural slate could be used in a viv? as substrate? Its roofing slates.

Thanks.

[cjreptiles]

Originally Posted by Catherine896

Hi, just wondering if natural slate could be used in a viv? as substrate? Its roofing slates.

Thanks.

Yes it could.

[Captive Herps]

there is know problem there yah i would say it will be fine!

[damo]

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizar...-new-vivs.html

heres my viv with slate in...from the beaches of sunny devon!!!!

freebies...nothing like them!!!!!

[Catherine896]

Wow that looks really nice!
Get my OH to buy some slate now

[muckypup]

Originally Posted by damo

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizard-pictures/48688-my-new-vivs.html

heres my viv with slate in...from the beaches of sunny devon!!!!

freebies...nothing like them!!!!!

Wow that looks excellent.

did you stick the tiles to the floor and were they grouted. I'm building a viv and planning to use slate tiles too.

Was also thinking of applying a thin layer of varnish as slate seems porous ? Would make it easier to clean, any thoughts on this anyone ?

[Catherine896]

Some people use varnish, others dont. I know people use yacht varnish but I think thats just on the wood to make is water proof.
Hopefully someone else will reply, I want to know if it was grouted too!
And if so was it just norma grout that we use for bathroom etc? Is it not toxic?

[damo]

we just cut them to size,because our viv's up stairs and we live in rented hse,which we dont stay in one place to long so i was thinking about the weight when moving,but they are a tight fit tho,wont hurt ozzy in ant way...looks good tho...