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Old 10-08-13, 03:40 PM   #1
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Re: 4ft Boa enclosure design (PVC)

I can tell you from having both big boas and having built a similar shapped enclosure you need a taller substrate wall where the hinges are mounted. I built a viv for my boa and only used a 3" tall wall in that spot. In retrospect I should have gone with double that. The amount of substrate that gets into my hinges and between the door and jamb is just wrong. Just my $.02
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Old 10-08-13, 03:58 PM   #2
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Re: 4ft Boa enclosure design (PVC)

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I can tell you from having both big boas and having built a similar shapped enclosure you need a taller substrate wall where the hinges are mounted. I built a viv for my boa and only used a 3" tall wall in that spot. In retrospect I should have gone with double that. The amount of substrate that gets into my hinges and between the door and jamb is just wrong. Just my $.02
fair point

the front panel at the bottom, is attached to another panel directly behind it, currently the same height, it could rise above the hinges, to form a guard, the hinge bolts will be a bit of a pain, but nothing to difficult to deal with...i'll have a think about that, was contemplating an acrylic guard behind the door aswell, in that case the bolts wouldnt be an issue, and the viewing ratio wouldnt be reduced
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