Melamine Reptile Enclosure (Pros and Cons) 

Exactly what I was thinking the whole time

What about taping down the cut line, would that work?

@@Mailletdm1982 tape should help, but do both if you can.

I do not have a video, but that is a fantastic idea!! My d.i.y. reptile enclosure kits come with very comprehensible instructions showing how to install the heating/ lighting kit. So far I haven't gotten any of my customers to ask me how to install them, so the instructions must be thorough enough. 😁

Welcome!!! One the exterior has been stained and sealed properly. I would wait a few days at least. You certainly don't want any fumes on the interior of the reptile enclosure. Personally I let my stain cure for 5-7 days.

@@talkingserpents thanks bro 👍

Glad you're enjoying your 4'x2'x2' pvc reptile enclosure. Alos I definitely agree, I wouldn't sit on the pvc either. They're not as strong as the wood.

@@talkingserpents your enclosures are nice especially the ones on your home stained with moldings very classy . Videos are very cool 👍

@@tomjones448 Thank you for your kind words and support! I appreciate you!

Really! I'll have to go double check my messages. Is it an Instagram message?

@@talkingserpents it's on Facebook to the profile talking serpents Kyle

@@Reaper_Metal That makes scense. I don't go on Facebook very often.

@@Reaper_Metal I don't see the message 🤷‍♂️ I usually try and avoid Facebook like the plague haha! If you have a Instagram account send me a message on there, or you can email me at talkingserpents@gmail.com

@@talkingserpents cool I'll send one now

Yes, perfectly.

Probably a heat mat under whatever your substrate is, hooked up to a thermometer

In plywood I'm using marine sealant and flex seal on top... Just to be sure, I'm melamine I would use silicone for the corners and maybe flex seal too in case the melamine film breaks

Chappell Outdoors depends on how big! Home Depot and Lowe’s has it!

I have found no difference in holding heat between birch wood, and melamine.

@@talkingserpents Really?! That's good to know - thank you! Do you guys ship 4x2x2 birchwood kits, or is that too expensive, cumbersome etc.?

@@MsAdreaL Yes, we ship all kind of sizes and variations on my website talkingserpents.com

We are located in North Texas, but we can ship our reptile enclosures anywhere. Check out our website talkingserpents.com We have many different sizes and variations.

I agree. I have a comparison on my website that I send my local customers that want custom reptile enclosures. Some people just don't want to spend a few extra bucks. Some just need to live and learn. 🤷‍♂️ I still don't want to build PVC enclosures. I prefer and stick to my craft.... wood. Also the earth has more than enough plastic to deal with, I don't want to contribute haha! It works put better this way since there aren't too many people building wood enclosures 😎🛠

@@talkingserpents Fair enough I can understand that. I get the whole impact on the environment side to it but considering that reptiles across the world are losing their natural habitats due to deforestation which is having the bigger impact on the planet. Plastic can always be recycled in most cases and unless something changes to preserve these natural habitats once they're gone we're going to lose many species of not only reptiles but many other species as well. Just something to think about since you brought up the environment. Anyways keep up the good work and as always looking forward to seeing your next video. How about an update on your collection.

@@michaelskrip4674 Yes plastic can be recycled, but unfortunately most people do not do so properly. Unfortunately people act as if plastic is biodegradable haha! 75% of deforestation comes from animal agriculture ( live stock) The deforestation is not so much from cutting down trees to make wood for lumber mills.

@@talkingserpents I agree with you that not enough people recycle. Not so sure if 75% of deforestation is due to agriculture but a vast majority of it is. With the human population continuing to grow and expand into these habitats I'm sure that a good portion of that lumber is finding its way to the mill to go towards new construction or housing for the growing population. There needs to be a better solution to both the garbage problem and the deforestation, both are byproducts of mankind. Maybe people shouldn't reproduce anymore that would certainly help the environment.

@@michaelskrip4674 "many people should not reproduce anymore" 😂 Agreed!!! As always I always enjoy your comments. 😁 But on a searious note if you're interested check out the animal agriculture deforestation issue. Most of that deforestation is done by controlled burns, that can grow into massive wildfires.

I have an 8ft long d.i.y. reptile enclosure kit on my website talkingserpents.com

I do have a facebook, but I don't go on there very much. You can message me on Instagram as well as send me an email at talkingserpents@gmail.com

@@talkingserpents awesome I'll send you an email. Thank you

We're located in the north Texas area, Weatherford, Texas to be exact.

Haha! No bracing needed. I design my reptile enclosures to be stacked as high as you want. Any reptile enclosure over 4' wide gets a center support in the front. I have lots of examples of this on my website talkingserpents.com

@@talkingserpents Can melamine enclosures stack on top of each other? Or is it too much weight.

@@chubchubs7684 if the reptile enclosure is built properly, they can be stacked as high as you need them.

@@talkingserpents That’s what I figured. Thanks

Hahahaha! That sounds like a VERY appropriate name! Thanks for sharing.

@@talkingserpents No problem, great channel, awesome job with the Vivs :)

@@C4rL72 Thanks for the support! 😁👍

Well then it sounds like we're new best friends haha! Yes that is my wifes Cr85. 😁

Haha! 🤣

Sorry if that bothers you. Lol 🤷‍♂️😂 I've been using it for years, and have hear people say it a few different was, but in all honesty I could care less how I say it.

Nice.. no need to be an ass about it. Most people would like to improve themselves.

@@userwatttt I'm not trying to be an "ass" all I spoke about was my point of view. If that bothers you then you might be sensitive, or it could simply be that information can be misinterpreted on the internet v.s. in person.

talking serpents just trying to help someone saying the wrong word is all.

@@talkingserpents It's probably because melamine is wood but melanin is a pigment in people's skin

Never! 😂