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Old 05-03-04, 03:17 AM   #1
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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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Old 05-03-04, 05:54 AM   #2
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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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Old 05-03-04, 06:20 AM   #3
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i mean those cages you keep your birds in
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Old 05-03-04, 07:00 AM   #4
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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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Old 05-03-04, 03:13 PM   #5
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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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Old 05-03-04, 04:06 PM   #6
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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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What would be the best and cheapest way of making/buying an enclosure for a chameleon
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Old 05-03-04, 06:54 PM   #8
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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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How much do i need to make one?
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Old 05-03-04, 08:52 PM   #10
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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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Old 05-04-04, 01:18 AM   #12
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Lets see some pictures
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Old 05-04-04, 07:04 AM   #13
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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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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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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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