adult cage size

[rango87]

can a male panther fit into a 3ft wide by 3ft tall by 1 1/2ft deep enclosure for life?

 

[mcanham]

I guess the answer is yes they can. But not the best option. They need at least 2x2x4 and bigger would be better. They like to get about and check things out. That would be too small for them to move comfortably.

 

[carol5208]

They can fit in any size enclosure and survive if you have the correct temps and lighting. The question is what quality of life are you providing with the size habitat you are providing?. They will grow, regardless of the size of the cage. 2 X 2 X 4 is the standard recommendation because it is about the tallest ready made cage out there without doing a custom build.

 

[rango87]

the thing is i want a wooden vivarium.the biggest they sell in the vivexotic range is 4ft wide by 3 ft tall by 2 ft deep.would this be better?

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Agree 2x2x4

 

[mcanham]

4x3x2would be better for sure. Vertical is better than horizontal climbing space but this will be good.

 

[rango87]

ok thanks.

i just wanted to ask first as im not a person to dive right in and buy what i think.

 

[Olimpia]

I think losing a foot of height but gaining 2 feet horizontally is a good compromise. Chameleons like height, yes, but given the chance they would rather walk horizontally vs. Vertically. So I think that sounds good.

 

[rango87]

il go with that one then.thanks
im not sure why they only make them 3 ft tall tho??

 

[xcrystalx]

i have this in the medium.sullys still small atm although he spends most of his time out of his home lol.but im upgrading to the large in 5/6 months.ive seen it and its a really nice size.