Hedgie safe adhesive?

Hi everyone,

I am getting ready to build a viv (scary!) and i got a great background for it but it doesn't have a sticky back on it. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a nontoxic adhesive that I could use? The background has a plasticy feel and i will be sticking it to contiboard.

Thanks!

Thanks Charlie! i was thinking of the aquarium adhesive but with the post strikes i've run out of time to order it in time for this weekend -while my dad is visiting and can help me!

Double sided tape sounds good- I will look into that.

do you think any of the spray mounting adhesive would be safe?

I personally wouldnt use the spray as they are always stronger and it could fall onto the floor of the vivs. I think the best bet for the contiboard is the double sided tape.

Do you have any pet shops near you that sell fish as they might have the adhesive?

i'm going to bournemouth this weekend to make it so i will try to find a pet shop down there. But, as a back-up, double sided tape sounds good and it would probably be a lot easier to use!!

Thanks Jackie!

Your welcome xx

pets at home sell the aquarium stuff if you need it , but as charlie says it does need to air dry 48 hours is advised , that is what i have used , but a good tape would do a good job as long as you make sure both surfaces are really clean


cheers col

Thanks Col. I've built the viv but have actually put off putting the backing in it so maybe i will go for the aquarium adhesive stuff...i didn't realise you could buy it at pets at home!

Will do. i'm pretty impressed with it-i have absolutely no diy skills so i was imagining that it would probably end up being really lopsided!

but it looks pretty good-if i do say so myself! thank goodness my dad helped!

Can't wait to see it! I need to start mine, a trip to B&Q this weekend is in order I think!

when i went to get everything from B&Q i spent almost 2hrs there!!

Yes, I'm often the same! Mostly because I can never make a decision though!

I cant tell you how many trips I made when hubby was building the viv for mine, gawd and the amount of sample backings as well could have opened a wallpaper shop of my own from them

Col, is this the adhesive you used? I couldn't find any at pets at home, but this is what i found on ebay:

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Thanks

How's the viv coming along?

i've come to a stand still as i am still debating about the best type of closure for it!

but i'm planning on finishing it this weekend!!