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Q: DIY Styrofoam backgrounds?
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Krymsan

I keep seeing these really amazing cage backgrounds which I assume are made out of some sort of styrofoam, does anyone know of where I could go to see how this is done?  Be it books, internet, etc.  I'm really interested in them, and I think I would like to do this in the future.
http://z.hubpages.com/u/103122_f520.jpg
(like that, I think?)


I appreciate your help!

Points: 100
Topics: Caging , Caging Plans
Tags: Background, Caging, Carved, Decoration, Safety, Styrofoam
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Accepted Answer 10/3/2008 3:58:05 PM

GarbrechtRE
This design uses foam and driftwood but I love the site and I have personaly tried this tecnique: http://www.blackjungle.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=2108
 
Assisted Answer 10/3/2008 11:12:19 PM

Riain
Wow, that is an incredible looking enclosure, I prefer the greatstuff method myself aswell.

This is a link about how to build a vertical tank, but it has some info about using an expanding foam as a backround.

http://www.vivariumforum.com/community/construction/68-about-build-my-first-vertical-tanks-update-page-2-a.html
 
Member Comment 10/4/2008 12:00:39 AM

REPTILEN1NJA
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/vivarium-foam-inserts/ 
 
Member Comment 10/5/2009 11:21:02 AM

dalvers63

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Member Comment 2/8/2012 3:13:46 AM

LaGardienSerpent

I believe that is made of styrofoam and grout, then painted and sealed.  We have just used the same technique to make a circus tent and background for our curly tailed lizards.  The site below has LOTS of information on building basking ledges, hides and elaborate habitats.  You can watch a few videos and get the idea of how to build a background - that's how we did it.  Very cheap too.

http://www.lizard-landscapes.com/

 
Member Comment 7/8/2015 4:25:00 AM

princeskeeper

Theres a how to on a different forum . Try this link 

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/enclosure-reptile-room-showcase/109590-1st-3d-background.html

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