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    I have thought out ventilation already, I would put several vents around the tank. I have also been told that a healthy Viv smells nice and earthy and I don't mind smelling that. I do not plan to do this currently as I am only 16 though lol
    0.1.0 Pseudacris regilla (r.i.p. Green Beauty)
    0.0.1 Bufo boreas boreas? (r.i.p. )
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    Skin it with marlite... the thin fibreglass/plastic sheeting you see in walk in coolers, kitchens, and restrooms everywhere. Youll need a furnace blower and a water panel that goes on furnace ductwork for whole house humidity purpose. But in a confined space it would work... insulating it properly would be the hardest part i think.

    A basic handful of hvac controls would be a start. Ranco controls is a good brand used widely across the pet trade for temp/humidistats. Most wire up 110 like a switch, just add an outlet.

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    Oh yeah, and an electronic air cleaner, just jackrig a few sterilizing uv bulbs from the petstore to it to garuntee the best air quality.

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    I have also been told that a healthy Viv smells nice and earthy and I don't mind smelling that.l
    True.... but on that scale, when things get out of whack as they almost always do in a closed system, the results could be quite "smelly". Be sure you learn all you can about water chemistry, air quality and handling. At your age, if there is a zoo or someplace nearby with reptile/amphibian exhibits where you can volunteer, you might get some good insights.

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    Ay, she'll be a hurt piece on the wallet that for sure. Still backup power/water too....

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