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Hey Guys,
Well, the time has finally come that I am able to build my own facility! It's not going to be huge, but bigger than previous rental units would allow. I currently rent a facility renovated specifically for exotic animals but it will be nice to put that rent money toward my own facility!
It will be roughly 16' x 20' which will give me room to expand as things are very cramped in my current facility!
I have a few ideas but I want to find out what ideas you guys have. If you have an awsome spider room or a certain layout that works really well let me know! I'm also open to suggestions as far as insulation and heating are concerned. Keep in mind that I live in the "Great White North" that is British Columbia, Canada so good insulation is a must. There have also been power outages in the area so ideas for a backup heating system or generator are welcome! I deal mostly with arachnids but I do have a personal collection of reptiles and amphibians as well. I am thinking about ways to increase humidity and possibly add some sort of air exchange system.
Ideas for shelving etc? I want to have at least a large laundry type sink for cleaning out containers etc. The building will be alarmed as well, although for most people, a room containing hundreds of arachnids is a good deterrent
Any and all ideas are welcome! I'm not a millionaire so budget friendly ideas are nice!
Thanks for the help!
-Dave-
Well, the time has finally come that I am able to build my own facility! It's not going to be huge, but bigger than previous rental units would allow. I currently rent a facility renovated specifically for exotic animals but it will be nice to put that rent money toward my own facility!
It will be roughly 16' x 20' which will give me room to expand as things are very cramped in my current facility!
I have a few ideas but I want to find out what ideas you guys have. If you have an awsome spider room or a certain layout that works really well let me know! I'm also open to suggestions as far as insulation and heating are concerned. Keep in mind that I live in the "Great White North" that is British Columbia, Canada so good insulation is a must. There have also been power outages in the area so ideas for a backup heating system or generator are welcome! I deal mostly with arachnids but I do have a personal collection of reptiles and amphibians as well. I am thinking about ways to increase humidity and possibly add some sort of air exchange system.
Ideas for shelving etc? I want to have at least a large laundry type sink for cleaning out containers etc. The building will be alarmed as well, although for most people, a room containing hundreds of arachnids is a good deterrent
Any and all ideas are welcome! I'm not a millionaire so budget friendly ideas are nice!
Thanks for the help!
-Dave-
