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Hello everyone!
I've recently brought home a lovely new bearded dragon friend. He's the first one I've ever had, and I'm so excited to watch him grow and give him the best care I can.
He's in a temporary 20 gal. glass tank until my SO and I build him a large wooden enclosure we have planned to complete in the next month. I have a few questions from anyone who uses a wood enclosure or has built one!
What is the best way to go about cleaning the enclosure being as wood can collect quite a bit of filth easier than glass paneling can?
What is the best wood you would suggest using?
I was thinking a ply wood with a coating of some sort would be easiest for cleaning purposes while more cost efficient than glass paneling (we have to work within our means), but I'm worried some of the coating would either be bad for my lizard or dangerous in the presence of heat. Any suggestions?
Also, if anyone knows any good guides for building a wooden enclosure links would be great. I've been looking at tons of other people's builds today and gathering ideas so we can get to work asap.
We are going to the hardware store tonight to scope out our options, any input would be much appreciated!
I've recently brought home a lovely new bearded dragon friend. He's the first one I've ever had, and I'm so excited to watch him grow and give him the best care I can.
He's in a temporary 20 gal. glass tank until my SO and I build him a large wooden enclosure we have planned to complete in the next month. I have a few questions from anyone who uses a wood enclosure or has built one!
What is the best way to go about cleaning the enclosure being as wood can collect quite a bit of filth easier than glass paneling can?
What is the best wood you would suggest using?
I was thinking a ply wood with a coating of some sort would be easiest for cleaning purposes while more cost efficient than glass paneling (we have to work within our means), but I'm worried some of the coating would either be bad for my lizard or dangerous in the presence of heat. Any suggestions?
Also, if anyone knows any good guides for building a wooden enclosure links would be great. I've been looking at tons of other people's builds today and gathering ideas so we can get to work asap.
We are going to the hardware store tonight to scope out our options, any input would be much appreciated!