I'm planning to make an enclosure and was wondering if duct tape would let out any toxin if i want to use it to waterproof some parts.
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I Highly doubt it would, you can read the warning label on it if you are scared that it will give of any toxic fumes etc.
There are so many better things, cheaper things to use. What are you going to put the tape on?
emysemys said:
I'm not sure, but on another thread, the person used duct tape to water proof the enclosure.
there are better things you can use.. what kind of enclosure are you making?
Check out AquaGuard Liquid Rubber, it is safe to use with reptiles.It has been around for years but for some reason could not be sold in the US, but is available now. Duct Tape will slowly come apart in moist conditions.
Layers of duct tape will not stop water either. It will seep through the edges. And when it starts to separate and or peel up the torts might try to eat it.
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Skip the duct tape. I know it is heresy to say this, but the stuff almost never works as well as you want it too in any situation.
For a cheap, safe, easy, and effective barrier, just line it with heavy sheet plastic like a shower curtain liner or heavy plastic tarp. I used a blue tarp for a big enclosure indoors and was 100% happy with it.
Just don't cut or puncture it in the area you need waterproofed- 'hospital fold' the corners and staple, tack, or tape it above the waterproof area.
You can also use various waterproofing agents, paints, rigid waterproof material and caulking, etc., but the liner seems to work the best overall for most people.
For a cheap, safe, easy, and effective barrier, just line it with heavy sheet plastic like a shower curtain liner or heavy plastic tarp. I used a blue tarp for a big enclosure indoors and was 100% happy with it.
Just don't cut or puncture it in the area you need waterproofed- 'hospital fold' the corners and staple, tack, or tape it above the waterproof area.
You can also use various waterproofing agents, paints, rigid waterproof material and caulking, etc., but the liner seems to work the best overall for most people.
Thanks for the replies.
I was going to use some duct tape to put around the bottom of a hide, at the part where it touches the substrate, because last time i bought one of those half log hides from Petco, and after a few months, these little grey hopping bugs appeared on the edges and infested the enclosure. I'm assuming that it was because I made it too humid. But nevermind now. I think I'm going to use some sort of waterproof paint or sealant, and shower curtain for the rest of the enclosure.
I was going to use some duct tape to put around the bottom of a hide, at the part where it touches the substrate, because last time i bought one of those half log hides from Petco, and after a few months, these little grey hopping bugs appeared on the edges and infested the enclosure. I'm assuming that it was because I made it too humid. But nevermind now. I think I'm going to use some sort of waterproof paint or sealant, and shower curtain for the rest of the enclosure.
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