building a viv

[Photograffer]

i am looking into building a new viv to house my boa in.i know all the ins and outs of making things with wood so i would just like to ask what the best wood would be to use so that it doesnt warp with the humidity!!

[Tropic Exotics]

marine ply wood, it can also be treated with yacht varnish if you please, this will give a water tight finish and it comes in various wood stain colours

[Photograffer]

and is this said varnish non toxic to snakes??
im a bit of a n00b!!

[Skamageddon]

Depends how much money you have and stuff.....i made mine out of moisture resistant MDF and coated with yacht varnish

[Skamageddon]

Originally Posted by Photograffer

and is this said varnish non toxic to snakes??
im a bit of a n00b!!

it will be okay as long as you make sure you fully air the tank out before putting anything in it

[cornman247]

depends how much your willing to spend and how big you want it.

contiboard would be a good option and is available in 8' x 4' sheets at b and q for around £25 a sheet

[alan1]

mmm... i thought contiboard was 8' x 2' max?...

[Skamageddon]

moisture resistant MDF is £17.50 for an 8x4 sheet but you would need to get it from a timber place....plus then they will cut it to whatever sizes you need ^_^

[Herpalist]

Another hands down vote for Marine Ply. My bro made my stack using it.