Reptile room project
 

Hi all

This is going to be an on-going project for the next few months,

With my reptile collection getting bigger and now i have started breeding cornsnakes i have decided that im going to build an 8ftx20ftx8ft Reptile room in my back yard (others may call this a shed)

It is going to be insulated and have 240v along with a backup power supply (generator)

it is going to have an incubator room to one end. which will be temperature and humidity controlled.

i makeing my first purchase of the battens to make the frame for the reptile room next month which will cost £223.92

In the mean time im getting some breeze blocks and a door and door frame for the reptile room

then the month after i will be buying the shiplap cladding which will cost £239 for 220mtrs

If you like the idea please let me know, i will be taking photos along the way if i get any intrest

Sounds cool, I'll keep an eye out for the updates!

Sounds awesome. Best wishes. When you get underway, pictures would be appreciated!

I have built sheds in my backyard for my hobbies. You can save a lot of money by building them yourself. I built one 8X24X8 and another 8X16X8. You will love it when it's complete. I don't know if you will make enough money to pay for the building by selling reptiles, as I am happy selling enough hatchlings to pay my rodent bill. LOL.

I know what you mean, this will be my dream come true once its built, im not fussed on how long it takes i would rather take my time and get it right than rush it and not be happy with the end result im already packed full in my bedroom with reptiles, mum and dad have let me use part of the kitchen for my hatchlings for now, but once my "Reptile room" is built i will be able to get more snakes to breed im looking to breed snowcorns and morphs in the motley strip area e.g anery stripe and so on.

My main problem with selling the hatchlings is getting my rep up and getting my site known in the reptile community, im willing to put the effort in, im not looking to make a fortune im just wanting to breed corns, because of my love for reptiles, i hope it gose well only time will tell ;)

thank you :) i will put some up when the time comes :)

well there has been some progress i didnt take any photos of the old shed except the pile on the floor
To the bottom right
http://i.imgur.com/NSPHJ7x.jpg


I have put the posts into the ground and cement (yestarday)
Today i screwed all the beams to the posts and cut the posts flush with the top of the beams and painted with Red Ceder.
(i have missed a few bits but i will be doing 3 more coats tomorrow)
http://i.imgur.com/bGEWTFa.jpg

I have also painted and screwed the plywood floor ;) (Both sides gotta do 2 coats tomorrow)
http://i.imgur.com/zQSyZ2T.jpg


Sorry for picture quality and lack of images

No, don't be sorry. Those are great. I'm very impressed by your progress!

Thank you!

Im going to be building an incubator room inside the reptile room but i need help finding a device than can control the humidiy and temp.

Any ideas people ??

Its been a few months and i have made some progress. sorry for the lack of photos the weather hasnt been to good and i have just wanted to get on with it but heres the most up-to-date photos

https://i.imgur.com/NNEHPbQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jtc9y4a.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DO7s1P2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Nxc4xAL.jpg

Any questions please ask

Looking good. Thanks for the update!

Looks great!


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You are doing a great job. I built a few buildings like that for animals and reptiles, and it costs quite a bit to do a really good job. I did build one that was for lizards and tortoises and instead of using wood for the walls I used what I think was called double sided polycarbonate. It came in sheets and the sun's rays heated the interior like a greenhouse. If it was too hot in the summer I had a screen shade that I pulled over the roof, plus an exhaust fan. I could even grow plants and flowers inside and the chameleons loved them.

Looks great!

thanks for your replys, there has been some more progress, will upload photos tomorrow

(My Next door neighbours who dont like me)- Reported me to the Building inspectors

so a Building inspector came round today. which i was un-aware of but i was expecting a visit due to how sad the neighbours are and wanted to see what all the complaints were about.

(so i took him through the house and explained the plan to him) - all fine

we then went out side so he could have a look and get some measurements, needless to say the building inspector was very understanding and understood the reasons as to why im building a shed. he said everthink is within the limits of hight and ground space used and dose'nt seam tobe more than 50% used (50% is the limit of ground space that can be built on) and said im fine to continue with the build, he said i should get the planning permission as he see's no problem with the (Building) and also said once the shed is complete to get the building regulation inspectors in just to give it a go over and make sure everythink is A-OK then i should get the certificate

(if they tell me to take it down then i have already said that the older shead and the cat run will be taken down instead but it shouldnt come to that)

Finger crossed

I would love to see your project all the way through! My boyfriend and I had not considered building an outbuilding for our babies, but that may be just what we need! Thanks for the idea!

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There has been some more progress will put some photos on tomorrow, hope i can help in some way.

Ty

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Why can’t people leave you alone there is nothing to moan about
It looks great so far


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I’m glad the inspector was so nice. Neighbors can be so crazy. Probably afraid you will be holding noisy parties in there.

If do hold party in there can I come ha ha
Pat


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Amazing build. I’m sorry your neighbors are difficult. Maybe THEY need productive hobbies of their own.

Update
 

Hello all, thanks for your reply's i have some updates

(Sorry for the bad lighting with the photos i need a new camera)

I have now painted the shed with 2 coats of Red Ceder and also finished the roof
https://i.imgur.com/HMd5D2y.jpg

This is to the right hand side when you walk through the door, i have the tools i need for finishing the shed stored inside along with the insolation for the roof that wont be going in till i have got the paneling to cover the insolation

i have also been adding some stronger beams on the walls and roof to the hole structure stronger i have two more to put in for the roof and walls.
https://i.imgur.com/Zs7fZXF.jpg

This is the other end of the shed, all the walls will be insolated and have paneling to make it like nice, i have got to sort wall sockets out first and get the wiring done by my dads freind who is an electrician,
https://i.imgur.com/6kBU7as.jpg

Hope use like the progress so far sorry for the bad image quality once the shed is finished i can get a new camera, as every peny has to go to my reptile and the shed along with my reptile website.

this is the 4 month of the build i plan to have it finished before christmas if the money keeps coming in. i would start a patreon thing be i wouldnt know where to start or if there would be any intrest, and i dont like asking for money!!

Looking good. Awesome progress!

Your snake shed is coming along so quickly. It’s going to be so nice!

I guess within a month or so it'll be ready in full. Correct?

It may take a couple more months as i need to buy a lot of things for the inside, and alot of it has to be ordered offline....

Thank you all

Context is everything. I really had a bit of trouble comprehending DLena’s comment about your snake shed. I was picturing something entirely different, lol.

It’s looking good can’t wait to see it finished
Pat


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Well First off i would like to say Happy New Year!

And im going to give a quick update on the reptile room Project

I have now got a door fitted a lockable one, and i have painted the support beams which you can see in the photos above

I have also now got electric installed along with breakers and consumer box, (which is a big step)

I have put the insolation into the roof cavity,

Next thing happening with be, getting the insolation for the walls along with paneling for the roof and walls.

then i will be buying Fake grass aka plastic grass for the floor along with underlay.

I have also been updating the website and will have the addon for the shop in a month or soo

then it will be time to start kitting the inside with reptile supplies and enclosures
(I am thinking of doing a series YouTube videos when it come to equiping the inside if theres any intrest)

Thank you all for following me on my project, please check back as there will be more to come.

once again happy new year!!!

Happy new year to you hope you have a great next year
Your snake house is coming along nicely
Pat


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This project is so fantastic! It would be great if you made some YouTube videos. I’d definitely watch them! HAPPY NEW YEAR

Well heres some updates with photos

Last week

i got the electric put in :)
https://i.imgur.com/KJ4mNVV.jpg

New light put up
https://i.imgur.com/2a3kDMS.jpg

Fitted a Door
https://i.imgur.com/23eiDd3.jpg

Today i bought the insolation for the walls along with the hardwood sheets to cover the walls these will be painted Heres some photos

first part
https://i.imgur.com/rq66MYP.jpg

Carrying on with the insolation
https://i.imgur.com/hrNzEO3.jpg

More insolation
https://i.imgur.com/q0cpsNB.jpg

Sorry again for bad image Quality i need a new camera but at the momment the reptile room is taking every penny im more than £900+ into the build now

I will be starting to upload the youtube videos (Raw uncut) when i start todo the reptile based things like building Vivs, setting them up and stuff like that il also do a Q&A if anyones intrested

Heres my link to my youtube channel (Sorry if not allowed) Youtube

Hi that’s really coming along lovely
Can’t wait to see it finished
What are you putting in there ?
Pat


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Thanks same here :)

I Breed cornsnakes, so cornsnakes, Bearded Dragon, Crested Geckos, and any other reptiles i end up keeping :)

my first clutch of corns will be up for sale soon Here

Don’t tell me that I love corn snakes I’ve got to
I can’t get another viv
I would love to fill my lounge with vivs I don’t think my husband would agree
Good luck with your project
Pat


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thanks pat, Get your Husband into the hobbie :)

theres a saying i once heard "a happy wife is a happy life" :)

sounds like you need a reptile room lol

Thanks I have tried to get him involved but no
He will hold the snakes at a push
He dose help me clean the vivs
I’ll tell him about a happy wife
Thanks pat


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My wife has "tolerated" my snakes for over 47 years, but wants nothing to do with them. She even went along with my hair brained idea to add a greenhouse onto my snake room so I could raise more of them. I had a hard time controlling the temperatures in it, so ended up growing flowers and vegetables.