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[Kymura]

OK so, needed some cork as I have some slings that will need rehousing and I like to look ahead. Was browsing amazon for cork. Horribly expensive stuff all and all, found this little gem for $10+ free shipping.

Planter dimensions are about 9" diameter x 5" height. This inside diameter is approximately 7" diameter x 4" height. There's also that nice piece of flat on the bottom. Figured I could break or cut it into sections and it's a win win!

 

[Enn49]

That's a great find

 

[kormath]

i thought it was fairly cheap - 1 ft tube about 6" diameter (medium size) for $8.94 on amazon.

Or neherpetoculture has tubes up to 18", about 4" diameter for 20 plus shipping. I'm going to get a couple of those and the 5lb bulk order from them for odds 'n ends - flats, half tubes, etc..

I use "rose cutters" for cutting cork bark and sticks, quite accurate snipping and I'd rather not use a box cutter incase I lose a finger...

For the tubes i use a coping saw to cut off a section of tube, then the rose cutters (i got the large for branches up to 1") to cut that section into the pieces i want for hides.

 

[Kymura]

I use "rose cutters" for cutting cork bark and sticks, quite accurate snipping and I'd rather not use a box cutter incase I lose a finger...

Oh lol, I use my pruners as well lol

 

[Kymura]

With this one piece I can conservatively do about a dozen (12) juvenile enclosures. Last flat I bought locally cost me about sixteen dollars plus the fuel to get there, so about $20. Got far far more this way for half the price. Lol

 

[Phil]

Junior hac saw. job done and can be cut straight if needed to rest against glass or sides.

 

[Phil]

Indeed! I usually start cutting stuff in the middle of the night lol so I don't saw... Lol

I can DIY almost by stealth.....lol ☺

 

[Phil]

You sure we're on the same page here bud?

I did initially, but can see what you mean lmao.....

 

[Redacted]

With this one piece I can conservatively do about a dozen (12) juvenile enclosures. Last flat I bought locally cost me about sixteen dollars plus the fuel to get there, so about $20. Got far far more this way for half the price. Lol

You did very well.