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basking materials

PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:23 am
by angie11
I am making an in tank basking area for my red eared slider.
I was just wondering if there are any materials that should not be used and that are dangerous?
at the moment im thinking of using shelving like this: Image
as I have tons of it around. I'm just not sure if it will be safe for my turtle or will rust.

PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:56 am
by jozzep
Well that's metal covered in vinyl....It will rust eventually.
I would use plastic,plexiglass,or non treated wood.

PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:49 pm
by steve
In tank? I'd try cork bark first, it'll look great and is natural.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:20 am
by theturtlekeeper
You could put a crate in there from the hobbie shop and cut out a door and just attach a ramp or a slanted basking for going in and out