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Forum: General Enclosure Discussion 04-27-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Safe woods for snake enclosures

I have read that some wood (Pine in this case) is not safe to use for a snakes enclosure because of natural oils. If the wood is dried, and sealed on the inside with .... let’s say Pond Armor epoxy....
Forum: Enclosure / Reptile Room Showcase 03-19-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,243
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Building a new custom enclosure for our red-tailed boss.

I am looking at Pond Shield as a sealer for the inside of a wood enclosure. My concern now turns to the maximum optimal temperature, which as it’s listed in the specifications is 85 F.
Which is a...
Forum: Enclosure / Reptile Room Showcase 01-05-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,243
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Building a new custom enclosure for our red-tailed boss.

Tsubaki that a nice setup.

I am looking a pond sealer as a sealant for the enclosure. What did you use ? What are your thoughts on color ? Is it a matter of preference, or is one better than the...
Forum: Enclosure / Reptile Room Showcase 12-22-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,243
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Building a new custom enclosure for our red-tailed boss.

Tsubaki,

Thank you for the detailed response ! It is great to hear from someone who has experience with both types of enclosures. Everything you mentioned are things I considered, but to this...
Forum: Enclosure / Reptile Room Showcase 12-20-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,243
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Building a new custom enclosure for our red-tailed boss.

I’ve narrowed my materials down to pvc or birch plywood using a pond sealer to waterproof it. I’m leaning toward the wood because I like the look, but I am open to any discussion I can get. Looking...
Forum: General Discussion 06-02-17, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Help i think we have mites !!!

Day 2 of treating Milo's mites. I cleaned the enclosure with bleach and water, throwing away all the mulch and climbs. I even tossed her log hide, that I'll replace with a stone type hide. I treated...
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Help i think we have mites !!!

Thank you for the quick responses. As soon as the local pet shop opens we are running out to get what we need. In the meantime I'm going to put her in a tub to soak. It took a while to fall asleep...
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-17, 11:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Help i think we have mites !!!

Are you saying, sure it can wait till morning ? There is no place open right now. Is this worthy of a trip to a vet ?
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Help i think we have mites !!!

Ethan just showed me these small bugs in Milo's water bowl (she's in it too). Never experienced a mite problem with any of my reptiles before. If she is already soaking in water can this wait till...
Forum: General Enclosure Discussion 04-02-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Converting wood furniture into reptile enclosures

Thank you everyone for the ideas. I am still looking for the right piece to convert, but am considering starting from scratch. I appreciate the feedback.
Forum: General Enclosure Discussion 03-18-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Converting wood furniture into reptile enclosures

I am a carpenter thinking of converting some discarded wooden furniture into a stylish and functional enclosure for my red-tailed boa. My question is what are the best ways to safely seal the wood...
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-27-17, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Here is the 3 year old Milo

Yeah that was my bad. I should have said something sooner. She just ate her first small rat in our care (yesterday)... she grabbed it as soon as it hit the floor ! Ethan just came down and said she...
Forum: General Enclosure Discussion 02-26-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,172
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: DIY Boa Enclosure

How did the enclosure turn out ?
What was your final cost ?
Would love to see a picture of the finished product.
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-24-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: Here is the 3 year old Milo

Sorry to confuse anyone, but Milo is a she snake. My 11 year old renamed her. The previous owners called her Medussa, Ethan wanted a more friendly name.
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-23-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Here is the 3 year old Milo

http://i.imgur.com/pVvS6nn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OwwLniI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Lk8giRX.jpg
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-22-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: 26 years old and still shining after a shed

She has never seen a vet, the most concernining thing that ever happened was a few years back she was raising her head with her mouth open making a gurgling sound. It went on intermittently for about...
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-22-17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: 26 years old and still shining after a shed

It is actually this forum and the interest of my 11 year old son that have "rekindled" what draws me to snakes. My wife finally (last November) agreed to let him have his own snake. We found a good...
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-22-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: 26 years old and still shining after a shed

She's got what looks like a little separation between some scales on her head ( if you look close you can see it), but does not shy away when I touch it, so I don't think it's causing discomfort. I...
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-21-17, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: 26 years old and still shining after a shed

Thank you, every time I walk by her enclosure I can't help but feel lucky. She has been with me since I was 16, I am 42 now. She is like a living timeline, I don't know if chilling with her on the...
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-21-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: 26 years old and still shining after a shed

I am fairly new to this forum, and enjoy the feedback. I will try and update pictures frequently, especially the latest addition..... my sons new red tail boa.
Forum: General Boa Forum 02-21-17, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Eric & Ethan
26 years old and still shining after a shed

http://i.imgur.com/iEGC9gU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QSDaM1i.jpg
Forum: New to the forum? 01-12-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: New from Wentzville, Mo.

Hoorah !!!! Here is my first picture.

Finally figured this out, here she is going for a stroll while I clean her enclosure. Meet Bob (I know, terrible name. When she was given to me I was a...
Forum: New to the forum? 01-07-17, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: New from Wentzville, Mo.

That didn't work.....
Forum: New to the forum? 01-07-17, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: New from Wentzville, Mo.

Click here to view photo. (https://m.imgur.com/gallery/idruM)
Forum: New to the forum? 01-07-17, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Eric & Ethan
Re: New from Wentzville, Mo.

Trying to get some pictures up, but no luck. I have followed steps shown on a thread I found in the "general" forum, but still struggling. Trying to do all this from my iPad, maybe I'll ray the...
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