repltile/invert safe sealant

[snappleWhiteTea]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but this place looks ok.
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any way, say perhaps some one was to make there own hides, and then wanted to paint them, what kind of sealant is safe? i googl'd a little but i didn't get any info. ne of you guys have experience with this stuff?

t.y for check'n this out.

 

[Jmugleston]

There are a number that should be safe. I've used 100% silicone to seal numerous cages for reptiles, inverts, and frogs. Also, the glue from hot glue guns can be used. (I'm not sure what that material is to be honest)? There is a third glue you can buy from the hardward store. It has a three letter acronym for it, but unless I dig up the name from one of my "how to" tutorials I have bookmarked somewhere I can't be sure on the name. Any of these should be safe though provided they have had ample time to dry completely.

 

[Mack&Cass]

We use aquarium silicone for everything. We have heard that the fumes can be toxic, so we let it completely dry before putting anything alive in there. We haven't had a problem yet.

 

[snappleWhiteTea]

alright t.y guys i kinda found something...

"Seal it.
This is a very important step. Use a safe, low fume sealer such as Water Based Polycrylic sealer if possible. Shellac also works well but will leave it shiny. I actually ran out of polycrylic so I used shellac inside the cave and on the bottom where it wouldn't be seen. Use your other brush and apply 3 coats of sealant, once again, making sure to get into every crack and crevasse. Sorry, no pictures here, cause there's not much to see while sealing. Once you've finished, let it air out for a few days, preferably with a fan blowing on it."

is that ok to use? i seen it on a tutorial for reptile caves.

 

[BorisTheSpider]

I generally use Perfecto 100% Clear Silicone Aquarium Sealant . It does a great job .