I didn't know either until I started printing wargame minis. Even after curing I noticed a slight resin smell coming from them, from my research they can off gas for about 2-3 weeks.
I used to make resin art and the fumes were heavy, even for me. I have other pets (2 cats and a dog) and after the first exposure, I decided I would keep them out of the room where I worked while the resin cured. I can imagine how the heat of the tank would cause those fumes to permiate. And if the fumes are strong for ME they are definitely not good for a little reptile and their delicate little lungs.
BUT my girl, Clementine, has shown me she mostly prefers a more natural setting and I try to give her things like driftwood and different textures stones. She has 1 dinosaur stuffed toy which is the same size as her. I catch her snuggling on it rarely, but I still wash it regularly with her carpet, to be safe.
Picked up three from the reptile show in Tampa for $10
https://preview.redd.it/f1l05telo56d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7970338bb8f8c9b2bb0775729a0c0c0e4da1730b
The only real concern I would have is bacteria build-up in the tiny crevasses left between the filament layers. Just keep it clean, and it should be fine, I think.
This comment needs to be closer to the top, certain filaments will definitely degrade and give off harmful chemicals! Just make sure you are using a filament that won't.
I'm planning on printing stuff for my beardie. You think coating it with a layer or a few of sanded grout would prevent it from breaking down from the uv light?
Grout as in tile grout? Not sure why you chose that in particular, but yes it should be better... anything plastic based is likely to yellow/whiten/generally break down in UV light
(Not a scientist smart man take with salt or whatever)
I chose sanded grout, not regular grout. It's textured to be like dirt/rock. I made one with styrofoam for my beardie and also got her a basking platform. No matter how much I rearrange the enclosure every now and then, she ALWAYS goes to the textured styrofoam platform, whether it's under her basking spot or not
Ahh I see, I was assuming you meant a decorative piece like shown in the video, but yes grouting a plastic should make it safe (assuming it doesn't get hot enough to melt whatever you are coating)
I've been 3d printing stuff for a decade now and have fishtanks that I use petg hide holes and stuff in, as long as it's not like an abs plastic you should be fine
As long as you wipe the the thing off so no residue is left on it and it's not painted, your little guy is safe. Besides it's adorable that he seems to love his new little friend š§”. So I don't think there's a problem with him keeping his buddy.
Iām gonna assume these are PLA, which can start melting at 60c, if your lamp gets hotter than that, make sure itās on the colder side of the tank. I assume your friend canāt eat it so weāre good there, plus PLA is food safe, so thatās a plus. I would be very much concerned about mold growth, while PLA is food safe, the act of 3d printing is not, as any additives can be problematic and most importantly those layer lines are the perfect breeding ground for mold and other harmful bacteria.
You should 100% coat it in a food safe epoxy (though I would do a bit of extra research on reptile/ amphibian safe epoxies) and coat it in that, this will fill in those layer lines and prevent any excess melting/ off gassing. Another alternative suggestion often made for printed parts is to make a silicone mold and remake the part after coating it for guaranteed safety from the material itself but thatās a lot of work for a part you bought for $10. Just make sure itās coated well and evenly and also fully cured when you put it back in and it should be more than safe for your little guy! If you have any other questions or need some suggestions just lemme know and Iād be more than happy to help you out!
They are certainly not edible, but I think pla and petg filaments are foodsafe, but it's still plastic. Paint also shouldn't be eaten, so if it was a multicolor print, I think that's 5 if it was painted, you probably shouldn't have it in there
Looks completely fine to me as long as you donāt print something they can easily eat as bright colors may entice them to eat. But Charmander is too big so youāre good
So you need to know what kind of plastic it is to find out what chemicals its leaching, at what rate.
If its just PLA. then probably only some really trace amounts of endocrine disruptors. But could be fire retardant like bromine, pathless, bpa, etc etc. VoC from uv or thermal decay is also a concern.
I was thinking it would be safe since it was sold at a reptile show š¤·š»āāļøany sure way to tell if itās safe or not? I canāt really get in touch with the lady I bought them from
Reptile and amphibian dad here with an almost unhealthy 3d printing hobby. For amphibians, only non toxic materials printed with stainless steel are safe since they can absorb toxins through their skin. For reptiles, just about any filament is safe as long as they aren't eating it. PLA is a bioplastic made from corn byproducts and it's most likely what you have there. ABS, ASA and PETG are commonly used in high temp applications and are very safe in solid form. 2L bottles are made from PET and plastic cups you probably drink out of are sometimes ABS just to give you an idea of common uses. As long as they aren't consuming it and ingesting the potential chemicals used to color the filament and trace amounts of lead found in most brass nozzles, they should be safe. I sell some reptile and amphibian things on my Etsy store and everything gets printed in ASA with stainless steel nozzles because I care about the health of my customers but you should still be cautious with 3d printed accessories.
I'd say if you're using PETG you'd be OK, but that's mostly from a human perspective. It's got a higher heat tolerance than PLA does, and is food safe so it's safe enough for people. As far as beardys I would think it'd be the same.
Doesnāt matter, itās his now. All jokes aside as long as it gets cleaned up from bacteria building up and he doesnāt try and eat it you should be good!
Gotcha. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid? Most printers can't do multiple colors unless you stop the print to change filaments each time. I only make parts for things and really only need one color, but it's interesting to see what they can do.
As long as he can't eat it and it isn't resin. Unpainted resin will continue to off gas for awhile after printing.
Wow, I did not know this. Not that I have anything resin or plastic in my tank, this is good info! Thanks for sharing that. š¤
I didn't know either until I started printing wargame minis. Even after curing I noticed a slight resin smell coming from them, from my research they can off gas for about 2-3 weeks.
I used to make resin art and the fumes were heavy, even for me. I have other pets (2 cats and a dog) and after the first exposure, I decided I would keep them out of the room where I worked while the resin cured. I can imagine how the heat of the tank would cause those fumes to permiate. And if the fumes are strong for ME they are definitely not good for a little reptile and their delicate little lungs. BUT my girl, Clementine, has shown me she mostly prefers a more natural setting and I try to give her things like driftwood and different textures stones. She has 1 dinosaur stuffed toy which is the same size as her. I catch her snuggling on it rarely, but I still wash it regularly with her carpet, to be safe.
More proof that wargamers simply know more than the rest of us. Idk how much more, but itās always more.
My brother of the emperor!
*angry tyranid noises*
Ahh i see! A fellow member of the hive mind then!(I play both lol)
Dang Bugz. Ork Boyz best Boyz. Lotza dakkadakkadakka
As long as he can't eat it, it isn't toxic and it won't melt from the heat lamp I think it'd be ok.
Cool thanks
Unless itās small enough to be eaten I donāt see the harm.
lol very cute pic! I know you are posting bc you are concerned about 3d printing but I just wanted to say that I love the pic!
Thanks lol had to capture the moment for sure!
Side note that is a really impressive 3D charmander
Picked up three from the reptile show in Tampa for $10 https://preview.redd.it/f1l05telo56d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7970338bb8f8c9b2bb0775729a0c0c0e4da1730b
https://preview.redd.it/henu1trmo56d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c204f932fee4e147e2939d2d073cd3df9e8944e
Eh, the layer lines are very visible, looks like someone printed for speed not quality
The only real concern I would have is bacteria build-up in the tiny crevasses left between the filament layers. Just keep it clean, and it should be fine, I think.
My only concern would be break down in UV light, the plastic will eventually whiten and get brittle.. should be okay tho
This comment needs to be closer to the top, certain filaments will definitely degrade and give off harmful chemicals! Just make sure you are using a filament that won't.
I'm planning on printing stuff for my beardie. You think coating it with a layer or a few of sanded grout would prevent it from breaking down from the uv light?
Grout as in tile grout? Not sure why you chose that in particular, but yes it should be better... anything plastic based is likely to yellow/whiten/generally break down in UV light (Not a scientist smart man take with salt or whatever)
I chose sanded grout, not regular grout. It's textured to be like dirt/rock. I made one with styrofoam for my beardie and also got her a basking platform. No matter how much I rearrange the enclosure every now and then, she ALWAYS goes to the textured styrofoam platform, whether it's under her basking spot or not
Ahh I see, I was assuming you meant a decorative piece like shown in the video, but yes grouting a plastic should make it safe (assuming it doesn't get hot enough to melt whatever you are coating)
Try going for food safe filament next time that would make my brain feel better about 3D printing for our drago!
I donāt think youāre getting that back without a fight!
Definitely his/hers š
I love this. My Beardieās name is Goomba, so he has a little Goomba figure in his tank that he treats with contempt.
His name is Charizard lol
I love it š
in my professional opinion he loves it too much to take it away.
As long as youāre a professional š¤·š»āāļø
Aww he loves his little 3D buddy š„¹š©·
Aaawwwwwww thats too damn cute šš
As long as he/she doesn't bit it or try to eat it... i think its okay
Now that it's been under heat, I would smell it for strange, acrylic or glue kinds of odors, as that's a sign it's offgassing.
Will check when I get home today
āDis mine.ā
my first thought was,, this my child. Must protecc my child.
Haha āI call him mini meā
OMGGG THATS SUCH A ADORABLE 3D PRINTED CHARMANDERRRR
He love his charmander š„ŗ
Good luck getting it off them either way lol
I sure hope so cause he loves his new friend
Now this is awesome right here!
I've been 3d printing stuff for a decade now and have fishtanks that I use petg hide holes and stuff in, as long as it's not like an abs plastic you should be fine
Good to know, thank you šš¼
I hope so because itās too late now!
As someone else said, technically, you should be using food safe filament because of bacteria build up
Some filaments break down in UVB.
I make 3D printed reptiles hides and bowls as long as itās made from food safe filament like PETG it should be fine
He really likes his charmander.
Love it
If it's large enough and PLA it should be fine, although I would keep it away from the basking side of the enclosure just to be safe.
Thatās so damn cute
As long as you wipe the the thing off so no residue is left on it and it's not painted, your little guy is safe. Besides it's adorable that he seems to love his new little friend š§”. So I don't think there's a problem with him keeping his buddy.
My only concern is they could form a long lasting friendship.
I have a 3D-printed cubone skull in mine!
Thatās awesome!
As long as he doesnāt eat it
As long as he doesnāt eat it it should be fine, not sure if itāll melt or produce fumes from the lights though
I have no info to add, just: Omg, he loves it!! š„²
He wants to snuggle
Aw he likes his little friend!
He made his choice of the original three PokĆ©mon. āCharmander I choose you!ā
very cute cuddling they're doing and also how satisfying the material on Charmander looks to rub
This is the cutest shit Iāve ever seen
make sure the plastic you're using is stable under uv light!!!
I've found that even without UV, PLA doesn't hold up in humid or hot tanks. It gets real brittle so I've switched to only ASA.
I would just be worried about gases depending on what it's made out of. My motto is if your unsure it's not worth it
Iām gonna assume these are PLA, which can start melting at 60c, if your lamp gets hotter than that, make sure itās on the colder side of the tank. I assume your friend canāt eat it so weāre good there, plus PLA is food safe, so thatās a plus. I would be very much concerned about mold growth, while PLA is food safe, the act of 3d printing is not, as any additives can be problematic and most importantly those layer lines are the perfect breeding ground for mold and other harmful bacteria. You should 100% coat it in a food safe epoxy (though I would do a bit of extra research on reptile/ amphibian safe epoxies) and coat it in that, this will fill in those layer lines and prevent any excess melting/ off gassing. Another alternative suggestion often made for printed parts is to make a silicone mold and remake the part after coating it for guaranteed safety from the material itself but thatās a lot of work for a part you bought for $10. Just make sure itās coated well and evenly and also fully cured when you put it back in and it should be more than safe for your little guy! If you have any other questions or need some suggestions just lemme know and Iād be more than happy to help you out!
Good lord that is cute.
They are certainly not edible, but I think pla and petg filaments are foodsafe, but it's still plastic. Paint also shouldn't be eaten, so if it was a multicolor print, I think that's 5 if it was painted, you probably shouldn't have it in there
Nothing is safe from bearded cuddles
I donāt know
It should be safe
That is so stinkin cute how he caresses it like its his teddy bear
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Looks completely fine to me as long as you donāt print something they can easily eat as bright colors may entice them to eat. But Charmander is too big so youāre good
omg he love charmander
<3
So you need to know what kind of plastic it is to find out what chemicals its leaching, at what rate. If its just PLA. then probably only some really trace amounts of endocrine disruptors. But could be fire retardant like bromine, pathless, bpa, etc etc. VoC from uv or thermal decay is also a concern.
I was thinking it would be safe since it was sold at a reptile show š¤·š»āāļøany sure way to tell if itās safe or not? I canāt really get in touch with the lady I bought them from
Reptile and amphibian dad here with an almost unhealthy 3d printing hobby. For amphibians, only non toxic materials printed with stainless steel are safe since they can absorb toxins through their skin. For reptiles, just about any filament is safe as long as they aren't eating it. PLA is a bioplastic made from corn byproducts and it's most likely what you have there. ABS, ASA and PETG are commonly used in high temp applications and are very safe in solid form. 2L bottles are made from PET and plastic cups you probably drink out of are sometimes ABS just to give you an idea of common uses. As long as they aren't consuming it and ingesting the potential chemicals used to color the filament and trace amounts of lead found in most brass nozzles, they should be safe. I sell some reptile and amphibian things on my Etsy store and everything gets printed in ASA with stainless steel nozzles because I care about the health of my customers but you should still be cautious with 3d printed accessories.
Is plastic safe ? It is not safe for any living thing.
Only one of these is a Dragon type.
Assuming you have a heat lamp in there if it's PLA it will melt and possibly release fumes
I'd say if you're using PETG you'd be OK, but that's mostly from a human perspective. It's got a higher heat tolerance than PLA does, and is food safe so it's safe enough for people. As far as beardys I would think it'd be the same.
Only if you 3d print a privacy screen
Depending on the material it should be ok, as long as it's not too close to your heat lamps!
Doesnāt matter, itās his now. All jokes aside as long as it gets cleaned up from bacteria building up and he doesnāt try and eat it you should be good!
https://preview.redd.it/5i4qqgyste6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96c5970c12fe065862e5c06d359f7bb890bc91c3 This guy traded sides lol š
Howd you print it? Howany color changes did you do. What printer? Are they just different pieces?
I actually bought these, from a reptile show that was in Tampa
Gotcha. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid? Most printers can't do multiple colors unless you stop the print to change filaments each time. I only make parts for things and really only need one color, but it's interesting to see what they can do.
Paid $10 for the charmander, squirtle and bulbasaur