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05-03-04, 03:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec-2003
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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chameleon enclosure
What do you guys keep your chameleons in? Is it possible for them to live in cages? It would be nice to see some pictures of your enclosures
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05-03-04, 05:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan-2003
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I keep my chameleons in custom built screened enclosures. What exactly do you mean by cages? If you mean a tank / aquarium, then no. I don't have any pictures, lacking a digital camera, but I am sure others on the site will have some photos for you.
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05-03-04, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec-2003
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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i mean those cages you keep your birds in
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05-03-04, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb-2004
Location: NJ
Age: 36
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i think a bird cage might work, but there might be a couple problems. first off, unless you cup feed him/her, all your crickets are going to get out. secondly, if the gaps between the bars are large enough, and your chameleon is still small, it might even be able to get out.
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05-03-04, 03:13 PM
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Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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I know thats the only problem is feeding....i wont put it in if it is too small...i am gonna have to think of a way...
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05-03-04, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar-2003
Location: St. Louis, MO
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If Neo didn't come with his cage i would have made my own screen enclosure. I house him in a 260 gallon repterium, there are pics in my gallery.
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05-03-04, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec-2003
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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What would be the best and cheapest way of making/buying an enclosure for a chameleon
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05-03-04, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb-2004
Location: NJ
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well, definately making one is cheaper. i made both of mine from 1x2's, which are very cheap. for the screen i used this fiberglass screen, which is sturdy and smooth. the best way to go about making one is to draw a few pictures of what you want it to look like, and then get to work.
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05-03-04, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec-2003
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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How much do i need to make one?
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05-03-04, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep-2003
Location: windsor,ont
Age: 64
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I wanted to build my own cage.but with the lack of tools and time I ended up buying one online from Chameleon Condo.Com they made the exact size I needed to fit on the stand it sits on[25in wide,20in deep by 48in high].It took one week from the time I ordered it to delivery.It`s a very nice enclosure.Total cost under two hundred Canadian.So thats one way you could go.They will custom build what ever size you need.
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05-03-04, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr-2004
Location: York Region
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Keep an eye on the classifieds.... good deals are coming.....
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05-04-04, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec-2003
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C
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Lets see some pictures
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05-04-04, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb-2004
Location: NJ
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well, my one cage that measures 2x2x4 cost me about 45$ to make, but that is because i had to buy a 25 foot roll of screen. the other cage i built (2x3x5) only cost me about 25$ because i had enough screen left over to screen that cage also.
hopefully ill have some pictures by this weekend.
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05-04-04, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul-2003
Location: Toronto
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haha, o.k well i just posted one not long ago, so chekc out my post. The total cost of that was around 40 bucks. Thats just for the wood, wood glue, screws and staple's. Mesh cost around 15 bucks, i had a lot left so i enver got any. It took me a day to do none stop. I didnt make a door on my cage, so i used velcrow(sp). In total i guess it would cost around 100 or less, its pretty big, it can fit 2 chams, if they got along. Its taller then me and im around 5'8. ill get measurments once im home
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05-16-04, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: May-2004
Location: toronto
Age: 49
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i have hear that if you use screen get the pvc coated mesh
don't use fiberglass screen
it is bad for chameleons (fiberglass splinters)
i am using aluminum screening(which i know is not the best, butit is what i got for now and is better than fiberglass)
go to home depot wood is cheap and let your imagination soar
i had fun doing mine
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