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Old 12-06-2009, 01:01 PM
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Do you have a driveway? if you do, or an on-road parking space, just don't use the garage for your bike. That way, you can have the whole space for your beasties, and you can address the problem of sealing the door.

I think if you can ensure it will be warm enough etc, it's a great idea. We're converting our big garden shed for my turtle, who has grown to epic proportions! Unfortunately, all we have is a shed shell, so we need to do EVERYTHING to it. It doesn't even have an electricity supply!
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:10 PM
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It should be ok if it is as you explained, just make sure ventilation is a priority, if your garage gets very hot and sticky one day and there isnt any cool air your reps could die
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:32 PM
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I'd go with the rest here, build a well insulated stud wall to make a separate room in your garage.

I know someone that turned there garage into a fish room, they garage sounds similiar to yours in that is was part of the house with a bedrooms above and led into the kitchen, he shut off the front door and insulated it well with no issues, infact it was rather toasty in there.

I think it's a case of dedicating yourself to the cause and not do a half arsed job.
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