underground hide

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:54 am

so today i stared my hide building an im make a under ground level out of stayer foam ii will have lots of hides under ground do u guys think this is a good ideal anyone?

by **Kodieh** Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:31 pm

My local reptile shop has the foam ones Zoo Med or Exoterra sells, and the geckos seem to like it. Just make sure you take all precautions against accidental ingestion.

by **Kermit** Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:17 pm

Not only do you want to avoid parts your leo could ingest but also make the tunnels large enough for an adult sized leo to be able to turn around in and seal the insides of the tunnels so that he can't scratch off the styrofoam bits.

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:40 pm

what should i seal it with im going to grout it

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:42 pm

an think you guys miss understood me there hides lol kinda like this but for a 20 long the hole floor space https://youtu.be/mS7-vPGWv4U

by **Kermit** Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:44 pm

Usually these home made things are coated with grout then covered with modge podge to seal them. You can find that at most craft stores. Also you want to use sanded grout. It works much better in moist environments and won't crumble like regular grout.

by **Kodieh** Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:50 pm

Modge Podge or watered down PVA glue is a good non toxic sealer for these projects.

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:51 pm

so sand is the best right cus i got sanded an for the modge podge i can use this http://www.michaels.com/Mod-Podge%C2%AE-Matte/cp0371,default,pd.html?start=10&cgid=products-generalcrafts-modpodge

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:54 pm

will this stuff help stop my leo from tearing the foam up an eating it cus i really don't want that

by **Kermit** Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:56 pm

Look in the diy forum, karrigain (becca) had an awesome post on how to do one of these p projects.

by Drip55 Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:59 pm

i think i seen it im just worried that my little stubs will get at the foam

by **Kermit** Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:05 pm

Several people have made these for their leos with out issue. Just follow the layout becca did in her thread and you'll be fine.

by **kathstew** Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:52 pm

I did mine that way and it worked fine. They haven't been able to scratch at the foam at all. You grout it with a good thick layer or two, and then seal the whole thing with modge podge (or watered down PVA glue). Works great (and makes it nice and shiny). Also paint the whole project after grouting but before modge podging it if you want.