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HaydenK
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/07/2012 : 01:28:58
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| hey guys, I have started making reptile things using polystyrene, grout and varnish but the layer of varnish at the front can be dangerous to aquatic animals. (I don't know if this includes reptiles) but will it be ok if I then add some Reptile-safe varnish over the top in 48 hours or so? |
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Edited by - HaydenK on 08/07/2012 02:15:01 |
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Dixon
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
28 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2012 : 14:04:13
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I noticed that no one has posted any help with this and i don't have the answer myself. On you Tube there is someone called Becky Wheeler who makes a lot of vivarium set ups for reptiles and I am sure a PM to her may give you the answers that yoou need. The link below is to one of her clips to get you on your way......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkJFp-9qYo4 |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2025 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2012 : 18:58:18
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| I have no idea either,I know some varnish will crack and come off,if used on polystyrene. |
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Cookie
Yearling
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2012 : 22:14:04
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| If you find out dude be sure to feedback here, I,ve just made my own poly hide with grout, and now am stuck as i dont know what varnish to use either?? :/ |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/07/2012 : 23:54:56
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AT the front of what?
Not heard of reptile safe varnish either. Varnish in liquid form is harmful to all life not just aquatic life, I ended up higher than a space man varnishing my vivarium.
If its is waterproof and dry then it will be fine. I used ronseal diamond hard clear waterproof varnish, once dry its solid and waterproof. |
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HaydenK
Yearling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2012 : 01:53:12
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| thanks guys! |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2025 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2012 : 05:17:23
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Originally posted by HaydenK
thanks guys!
Just don't use varnish if you make any water bowls etc,pond sealant is better for that  |
1.0.0 pinstripe Royal Python
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal Python
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1.0.0 Piebald yemen
1.0.0 Tamatave panther
1.0.0 Quadricornis
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Question about varnish
Google "good varnish for reptile hides" comes up with people asking the same kinda thing.