Ventilation question, Plastic Vivarium.

Elle&Frankie on May 16th 2009, 4:11 pm

Hi all,
Just bought a new vivarium, but I was wondering whether it has adequate ventilation for a hedgie, it is 3ft long by 2ft, and has several layers of small holes drilled, along the whole length of the 3ft. 4 small vents that were as standard are on the back aswell. I've tried to take a pic so you can see the holes with the light on inside the Viv. Also, it has a few holes to the roof. What do you guys think?
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clt74 on May 16th 2009, 10:07 pm

I would personally say this is not enough ventalation for a hog.

dexnos on May 16th 2009, 10:22 pm

They will need more ventilation. Is there any way you can change the front e.g glass for fly netting. I think some others have done that? Or put in extra vents etc.

Hopefully someone with a viv will come along and be able to advise you big smile

SonicBorg on May 17th 2009, 10:23 am

I would just make a couple/four of holes in the back mid-high height couple of inches in diameter. May need more but that's just careful watching for a while i guess.

Elle&Frankie on May 17th 2009, 12:35 pm

Thanks for the replies, I did think it might need more free flowing airflow, I was thinking of getting the jigsaw and cutting a strip about 3 inches wide across the back where the little holes are, of the whole length of the viv. Does anyone know if that would be enough?

Elle&Frankie on May 17th 2009, 6:36 pm

Well.. I've got the drill out, and put a hole cutter thingybob on the end, and cut 6 holes all the way accross the back. All the holes are about 2.5 inch in diameter, so i'm pleased with myself now and I think it now has enough ventilation - yay big smile

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