Uromastyx Habitat 1

A short video showing my first involved habitat intended to house uromastyx lizards. Also check out my updated video (shot September 2011) showing the finished setup.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• uromastyx
• lizard
• dabb lizard
• reptile habitat
• reptile enclosure
• rock structure
• diy
• reptile
• cage
• uromastyx setup
• mastigure
• mali uromastyx
• moroccan uromastyx
• Uromastyx maliensis
• Uromastyx acanthinurus
• acanthinurus
• mali

[landofthefreemyass]

real nice!

[AndyMahnFL411]

@landofthefreemyass - Thank you. Nice screen name, by the way.

[Deano75ful]

what kind of tracks for the glass doors,what type of grout,and sealer and color would be nice thank you

[AndyMahnFL411]

@Deano75ful - I used aluminum J-molding for the tracks, but don't need to open the glass doors since the top is mostly open and allows easy access to the inside for feeding, cleaning and handling. I believe I used unsanded grout, available at home/hardware stores. The colors (liquid mosaic colorants) are available at art supply/craft stores and I used Mod Podge as the sealer.

[AndyMahnFL411]

@Deano75ful - I got the grey colored grout and added a combination of earth tone colors until I was happy with the result. Of course, when applying the wet grout, figure that it will lighten up in shade when fully dry.

[Deano75ful]

where can i get supplies to make my habitat

[AndyMahnFL411]

@Deano75ful - Depends what supplies you mean - lumber, glass, grout, hardware at a home builder's/DIY store; grout coloring and sealer at a crafts or art supply store; and reptile substrate, decor, lighting, at a pet supply store...

[Deano75ful]

thank you very helpful

[AndyMahnFL411]

@SmogHouseTradingCo - No, no varnish. I used a grout mix with color blended in (numerous layers) and a Mod Podge sealer coating over the dried grout.