Backgrounds...

[Bushmaster11B]

I have several questions about backgrounds.

1. Does anyone have a good online source to buy backgrounds?
2. Is there a certain type of background I need to buy?

The reason I ask is I don't want something that will absorb (needed) UVB. For example, I know white reflects UVB the best, but Aries seems to be getting bored white the sheets of white paper in there (I have an enclosure).

 

[Bushmaster11B]

suggestions?

 

[MattRVN]

Am afraid I only use the white backgrounds.

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[gilliesexotics]

Hi, sorry i do not have any experience with buying prefabbed back grounds to give any good references. I would say LLLreptile has a good reputation, though and have bought many other supplies from them. I dont believe the naturalistic rock or wood backgrounds are going to rob your dragon of useful rays.

 

[Bushmaster11B]

OK, Thanks guys. I guess it's just a matter of what I find now. Probably going to tape or glue a tropic rain forrest or desert theme background inside the enclosure.

 

[CMahoney]

I made my own out of styrofoam following a tutorial on youtube. It actually came out pretty well but it was definitely a process. And it can get fairly expensive depending on how realistic or nice you want it to look. Just search how to make a rock background on youtube.

 

[gunkle]

I have a dessert scene background in Ord's current cage. Actually its taped to the outside so the crickets i was feeding at the time I bought it didn't hide behind it. Bought it at my local Pet Smart... Attaching to the outside means no cuts and scrapes from claws and no special cleaning.

 

[cold blooded]

I was looking into these when I was setting up my vivarium..

See very nice, but pricy

I wouldn't worry too much about UVB. I think you are splitting hairs. I possibly can't imagine it making a difference. Go with what you like.

 

[PatsyB]

I would just go with a wrap around the outside background. Feeders will get behind a background even if it's siliconed down. Also, feeders will climb the background potentially escaping from the top.

 

[Bushmaster11B]

OK, I hand feed and if I leave any feeders in their, they are in a Pyrex glass bowl that no bug can climb out. I have an Enclosure, not a tank. So the only glass is on my doors. Whatever I use would be glued to the laminated wood of the old entertainment center.

 

[cold blooded]

I would just go with a wrap around the outside background. Feeders will get behind a background even if it's siliconed down. Also, feeders will climb the background potentially escaping from the top.

I second that regardless of feeders situation. I think it will just look better. BTW that slate looks really nice in the enclosure.

 

[gunkle]

Did you decide on a background yet? If your gonna glue it or adhere it in any way stay away from paper so it can be cleaned easier.

 

[Bushmaster11B]

Not yet. I'm going to take the paper out this weekend when I replace my UVB bulb. Thinking about makings a wall with all this left over foam I have from my previous attempt on this cabinet I used to have. I could paint it with acrylic paint and then mod-podge it.