New Reptile Building Progression Pics!

[nwheat]

I'm all moved into my new building and wanted to share some pics with everyone! The process started last April and I was able to move in last month. It isn't quite finished - there will be a greenhouse attached to the front. Inside the greenhouse will be a sink and space for the bugs. My husband did the work (except the cement and electricity) - with lots of help from our nephew who stayed with us this summer. This was my husband's first adventure into this kind of construction.

I'll start at the beginning - this is the site after the tractor came in and leveled the area. The stumps have been there for over a decade, so we thought the tractor would have no problem removing them.

Wrong!

Here you can see why the tractor didn't work. That root is as thick as the trunk!

Here's the stump after being removed from the ground.

Finally, some progress could be made!

The first wall!

Here comes the power!

Mostly done - still needs some painting and trim. And the greenhouse!

Here's the inside with everyone all moved in!

I'll add pics of the greenhouse when it's finished.

 

[Haligren]

Very, very nice! That's a lot of geckos!

 

[laurlaur12]

can i move in?!?! haha, thats amazing

 

[lytlesnake]

Wow that's awesome Nancy! I need to build one of those.

 

[Jenn]

wow thats just awesome.

 

[Okee Reps]

I have to get one of those. Without all the work though. Very nice.

 

[MSMD]

Very nice, Nancy! I'm sure that's really nice to have!

 

[thekooliest]

That is amazing, and must be a great addition.

 

[paulnj]

Nancy, that is so cool!

As you may know, I am an arborist , and seeing that stump made me cringe

 

[shadowx362]

super cool Nancy! That new building of yours is very nice!

 

[Nigel4less]

It looks great Nancy. So how much is rent?

 

[PacHerp]

That is amazing, Nancy! I bet you are over the moon now that it's all completed!

 

[MSMD]

btw: Nancy, I have to ask about your little 'cleaning cart' (?). Is it a little wheely deal? It looks great with a place for a garbage can and a roll of paper towels! :yes: I'm wondering where you got it?? It looks perfect for gecko clean up!

 

[nwheat]

Thanks everyone!!

I really am excited about it! It's small, but much bigger than my old room. It's a great place to spend time with the animals! Sometimes the kids will come out while I'm working and watch a movie on my computer.

Mari - I got the cart at stacksandstacks.com. I don't think they have that same one anymore, but they probably have something similar. I got the magnetic paper towel holder there too.

 

[Patrick Long]

Your so my hero Nancy!

 

[eyelids]

How cool Nancy?! Good for you!

 

[Kitsune]

That's awesome~ I want one! lol.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

How cool is that!!! It looks great, and it must be nice to get the critters out of the house... especially for Geoff (ewwww, geckos smell!) I can't wait to see it with the greenhouse attached, too! Fantastic job!

 

[Halley]

That looks great!

 

[MSMD]

Mari - I got the cart at stacksandstacks.com. I don't think they have that same one anymore, but they probably have something similar. I got the magnetic paper towel holder there too.

TY! I can't wait to see the greenhouse when it's done!