Basilisk vivarium help

[kaseysfan22]

Hello. I just recently bought a glass display case that I would like to turn into a vivarium for a pair of green basilisks. The case is 5'x5'x18''. I had to get rid of the back of the peice so right now its open. I was thinking of screening in the entire back, but I know that basilsiks need high humidity. What if I treated a peice of ply wood with poyurithane and used that on the bottom half of the back, and screened in the top half? Would that be ok? I also plan on having live plants. Any suggestions? Thanks

[beckdg]

i'd use pond coat, permadri, epoxy paint for pottable water sources, etc., not polyurethane. probably wouldn't screen the top half in either.

[kaseysfan22]

It needs some kind of ventilation right? Even if I just screen the top 10 inches or so would that be ok humidity wise? Also here is a list of plants that I was hoping to get feedback on. I like these guys, but am weary of using them. Some sites say they are non toxic and others say they should not be used. Anybody have expeirence with any of them? Thanks!
-Croton
-Birds nest fern
-Prayer plant
-Zebra plant
-Lipstick plant
-Tropical hibiscus
-Rubber plant
-Canna
-Dracaena

[beckdg]

most of those plants are fine. 10 inches should be fine, i'd think. might want to check through the stickies in the plant section. dangerous plants should be covered pretty good over there.

[kaseysfan22]

Thanks. What about air movement? Should I install a small desk top fan, or is that needless? Any thoughts?

[beckdg]

six to one, half dozen to the other....

just make sure any fan you put in doesn't dry it out too much.

[Reptile Vivarium]

Listen to Beckdg. He knows his stuff.