New outdoor enclosure, in progress

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New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Lea » Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:52 pm

I've just moved house and for the last week the lizards have been slumming it in a small enclosure, their temporary holdings until I had time to sort out their new outdoor space. Well, I managed to build the framework today, giving them room again to stretch their legs. I haven't put the catproofing over the top, which I'll do later on, but since I'm outside all day I let them have an explore anyway.

Kiah got so excited he started to shed and Nippy looked kind of bored with the picture taking when he rewarded me with a big yawn, but all in all, they look settled and inquisitive in their new surroundings.

It's a corner area, about 9 by 5 by 5 feet, which is ample room and has plenty of hidey holes amongst the plants and hides. Hopefully they'll be very happy in there.
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Scotts1au » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:03 pm

Looks like a happy bunch. :-)
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Lea » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:16 pm

And here they are enjoying a treat of banana and blueberry mash!

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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Jeff » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:17 pm

It looks great Lea! I'm sure they are looking forward to the waterfall and pond though. When will you be getting that built. :hehe:
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Lea » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:23 pm

Oh, it's not quite the Hilton I had in Mount Torrens, but I'm sure they'll get used to it. They have a middly sized pool already, which I'll probably be able to link up to a slightly drippy hose to have it filled with fresh water all the time. Water restrictions mean I can't keep the hose on, but if it's a drippy connection :whistle:

If they want the jacuzzi and steam room, they'll have to high-tail to your place and check out your new pads!
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Richard.C » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:24 am

That looks great lea,im sure they will love it,which reminds me,wasnt i sposed to be making outdoor enclosures,had about 3 differnt cold and flus the last 6 weeks and cant seem to shake them but close enough to pull finger out
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Lea » Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:28 pm

I'm sure yours will look more professional than my girly put together, Richard. At least my skinks don't seem to care much for aesthetics :roll:
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Richard.C » Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:07 pm

Mine arent anything fancy,as long as it keeps them in and nasties out,lol
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Merriann » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:12 am

That's a really lovely enclosure area they have there and they look so happy in it. I think I'm developing a case of shingleback envy :o
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby mark_w » Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:43 pm

Very nice group of shingles you have there and lovely to see them out in the sunshine life that.
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Seadation » Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:19 pm

Looks Beautiful!
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Re: New outdoor enclosure, in progress

Postby Toria Dawn » Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:22 pm

That looks awesome! So jealous!
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