How Do You Make A Reptile Tank Out Of A Dresser?
Large reptile enclosures can be both difficult and costly to come by, and oftentimes present enthusiasts with the added challenge of finding a visually pleasing way to display their pets in the living room. A popular trend in the herpetological society is in cages modeled after large pieces of furniture, meant to be placed centrally in a home. Unfortunately, the costs of purchasing many of these cages can be extremely prohibitive for the average buyer. Luckily, with some creativity and elbow grease, you can easily convert an old dresser into the perfect display case and home for your reptile. Remove the drawers and the drawer dividers from the dresser, as well as any hardware and internal dividers, to leave a bare box. You will also most likely need to remove the bottom of the dresser, as many low to mid-quality dressers use thin pressboard for the bottoms, which will not support the internal structure of your finished cage. Measure the bottom opening of the dresser, and cut the ½” ply
