Hot Glue In A Terrestrial Sal's Tank

[frogman]

I haven't done it yet

, but would it be safe to use hot glue in a terrestrial salamander's tank? It's just to hold pebbles together for a cave.

If so how long should I let it "cure"(so to speak)

THANKS for the info!!!

 

[jennifer]

Hot glue is, to my knowledge, completely non-toxic. The cure time is a matter of minutes (until it cools). The only disadvantage is that it is not very strong.

 

[frogman]

OK thanks

, because I have alot of ideas that need it.

 

[matt]

Sorry I don't know what hot glue is but given the job you have in mind isn't the natural candidate Silicon sealant (allowed to dry away from animals and water), of the sort used to make and repair aquariums?

 

[jennifer]

Aquarium sealant is another good option. But the hot glue needs no curing time, and it's cheaper if you need to use a ton of it (assuming one already owns a glue gun). The big disadvantage the hot glue is poor strength, especially in wet places.

 

[chris]

Well it's going to make a cave, made out of pebbles, for my breeding redback salamanders. Their tank has a lot of caves and artificial burrows.

Thanks Jennifer!!