![]() ![]() Measure your project item, mark cloth, and cut. Selection of to-be floor coverings from a fabric shop (be sure to get heavier material that doesn’t slip and slide).I find it not only makes habitats more attractive but geckos have less hang-up time with their claws or teeth, as compared to repti-carpet. My friend retiring from the auto upholstering business caused me to look into this. That’s right, he gave me lots of his fabric. There are fewer loops in cloth upholstering material and more colors to choose from. Want to put a little color in your habitat? Want to help your critter keep from “hanging up” in the floor covering carpet? Notice I said “help”, not “stop”. It was his first time to use it, so his careful, curiosity, approach was a part of the enjoyment of his meal of “Crickets Under Glass.” It’s possible to cut the original glass with a glass-cutter, but I preferred to go the plexiglass route.īelow is a video of one of my geckos dining in. The hole is drilled high enough to keep bugs in but low enough for the gecko to peek or crawl into the box. The plexiglass was drilled with a 2″ hole saw. I took the box apart and replaced the glass sides with the same sized piece of plexiglass. In the wooden project area where they keep wooden type boxes you should be able to find an item like the one pictured below, complete with glass sides and a hinged top (approximately 7 1/2″ x 6″ x 5″ ). I call it the “gecko’s dining room.” I’m going to describe the easy way to construct it as I did:įind a Hobby Lobby or similar type crafting store. This is an easy project if you have access to the machine which may be for rent at places. Use a power washer to hollow out the underside and you can make the most interesting natural looking hides and decorations for your geckos. They normally have plenty of great shapes to choose from. Nicely shaped fieldstone can usually obtained from a landscaper or the landscaper’s supplier, a sand and gravel business. This project may require some help from someone with a high pressure washer (otherwise known as a power washer that uses a high pressure jet of water to strip or clean a surface). The photos below will give you some ideas as to what I’ve picked up, including items from the neighbor’s yard. (Be sure the rocks are safely stacked so they won’t fall over and harm the gecko.) Some really nice stuff may cost a couple of bucks. Landscaping your habitat is easy and plenty of fun for everyone, including the gecko. Here is a real easy one and sometimes “no cost.” Do you know where there is a landscaping company? Or maybe a lawn and garden shop? A little stream? Be careful on this one…A neighbor’s yard? Poop done in this way is hidden so the tank always looks cleaned out. I find many prefer doing the job inside this way. Set the salsa bowl now as a hide (or outhouse) on top of tile. Take salsa bowl (as pictured, which can be purchased from Walmart or any other similar store) turn upside down and drill a 2″ hole for entry. so they are ready to work for you as you wish. They’re held together by a nylon or other material fabrication.įor the best deals, I look for stock that has been discontinued and I get the remaining sample pieces for a low price or for free. These are counter-top or wall tile strips. They can be found in the tile section and come in many designs to choose from. Purchase these at the Lowes, Menards, Walmart,etc. Project #3 : Hi-ways,sky-ways,geck-ways, you name it. Spray adhesive can also be used, with your choice of cloth material from a fabric store. Once again scrap material may be available. ![]() Another idea, as shown in the photo….material glued to exterior of tunnel may be attractive. You can ask the paint department for materials to use that will work with PVC. Use primer, top coat, sealer and a color of your choice. Prices vary per size, but sometime free scrap is available, just ask. They will cut it in half and to the length of your choosing, not a problem. Get some PVC plastic pipe obtained at any Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, Lumber or Plumbing Stores. The tunnel hide or shedder assistant can not only supply hide comfort, but offers an effective surface inside and out for Mr. Tools needed include a hand drill and a hole saw ĭon’t have them, afraid of power tools… ask your neighbor or guy at Menards or Lowes to drill it for you. The feeder dish is also from Walmart, in the condiment section: $.25 to. If desired a 2″ hole for a feeder dish can be added on top. I use a 1 1/2 ” hole saw for entry holes. These are made from wooden bowls (which I bought from Walmart) turned upside down and holes drilled. This is a good looking wooden hide for your boy or girl: Many useful items to the gecko habitat can not only be easily built by you and me, but it can be a fun money-saving experience. ![]()
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