How can i make a cage?

meow_mix450 · 07-05-03, 08:54 PM

hi i was wondering if anyone knos how to make a chameleon cage for a few month old chameleon...because i cant aford one of the cages they sell..and i want one that is made out of mesh but if anyone knos a site that shows you how to make a cage for chameleon it would be very helpful or if you kno how to make one by your self hope u can help me out

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Charm_Paradise · 07-05-03, 10:00 PM

meow_mix450 -

My site has a step by step cage plan for a 2x2x4 cage. The plans are not complete yet I just need to add the door plans and how to put it all together. I hope to have that done very SOON! My plans are for the cages I use for my breeding stock, and since they are larger/older chameleons I used large 1/2" PVC coated hardware cloth (no toe problems or sores to worry about from the screen). However you can use the plans and just use a different screen (must be aluminum or shade cloth screen) don't use fiberglass screen. Also another idea is to use window screen and window frames to make a cage, I have made a few of those for indoors (no plans don't ask). I have not found any sites that have FREE step by step cage plans this is why I am publishing my plans for free. My cages, and setup is part of my back yard landscape so it must look good. You can make cheaper cages for less, buy the time I finished making my cages they cost about $50 each. You can opt to make a simple cage frame (one piece) and then staple the screen on to it and add a door for about $30. All prices are USD and rough estimate. I think morgana AKA Reptayls has cage plans to on her site, or available via email. Hope this helps! Hope this helps!

meow_mix450 · 07-05-03, 10:14 PM

Hey i wanna thanks again for the help and the other time u helped me thanks a lot

Collide · 07-05-03, 10:56 PM

There is also a enclosure section here where u can get more ideas as well if you check out the gallery you can see some pics as well. here is a pic of my setup's the 3 big ones are for my veileds and the little one is for my pigmys, but my panther cages are the same as the vields. Mine are no really based on looks at the moment mor for function. When I move one day Im makin a series of bueaty cages LOL.

JeffT · 07-05-03, 11:49 PM

Reptariums! You can buy them at any petstore. They are VERY easy to assemble and are cheap and mesh. Only thing is that they dont keep humidity too well.

Only thing is I dont think the come in 5 foot tall versions, try and look anyways.

PS Is this your first lizard?

meow_mix450 · 07-06-03, 09:29 AM

well this is not my frist lizard but if i get a chameleon it would be my frist.
Collide--
WOW that is awesome...i was wondering did u make it, if you did thats a really good job.