Dumpster diving

[count dewclaw]

What a great find. Looking forward to the progress pictures.

[anji1971]

That should make one heck of a nice home for someone! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[Snake lover 3-25]

ooo i see very neat!!!

[Lori P]

VERY cool Steve!!!! I can't wait to see it!!!

[olive oil]

How is it coming along Steve?
What a great find.
Can't wait to see it finished

[guidofatherof5]

I couldn't wait to put this thing into use. Did a quick setup and populated it with my largest group of young ones.
I've decided not to cut any holes in this thing.
Think instead I'll do an above ground pool.
I don't want to ruin the display case in the event I would need to sell it.
The other problem, the bottom wood is so thick my heat mat isn't doing the job it should.
For the time being I've installed a heat lamp.
I don't like them but will tolerate it for a short time.
My Radixs love it and spent hours exploring.
I've been able to put a much larger water dish in and bath time has really increased.

[mtolypetsupply]

You are sooooo lucky! Congrats on those!

[Snake lover 3-25]

glad they like it

[brain]

I couldn't wait to put this thing into use. Did a quick setup and populated it with my largest group of young ones.
I've decided not to cut any holes in this thing.
Think instead I'll do an above ground pool.
I don't want to ruin the display case in the event I would need to sell it.
The other problem, the bottom wood is so thick my heat mat isn't doing the job it should.
For the time being I've installed a heat lamp.
I don't like them but will tolerate it for a short time.
My Radixs love it and spent hours exploring.
I've been able to put a much larger water dish in and bath time has really increased.

Steve
As you do the pool ideas think of the weight of water (8lbs per gal.) sitting on that bottom shelf. You might want to add some 1x2 on the underside in that void. 1x2 actual ¾ x 1 ¾ so place the ¾ side under the bottom not the 1 ¾ side for more strength.

Just a thought

[guidofatherof5]

Michael,

This thing is a tank. I'm guessing it's at least 40 years old. It can handle anything I do to it.
The bottom is 3/4 inch. Using the Heat pad does nothing. Thanks for your concern