My prospective enclosure

Chase said:
Have you looked into what plants you will get to fill this in?

Chase
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Yes, I have looked at all the plant species that is posted and recommended by you guys but I just haven't made the decision yet, I plan on getting a sub adult - adult Panther so I'm looking for sturdy vegitation, I also want to create many climbing areas and levels for him. I want to run some type of climbing/wandering plants to the back and or sides also, I will head to my local Nursery soon to look around.

Do you have any suggestions?
 
Look for a thick Schefflera aboricola. I've had the best experience with them.

However being that it's so big, I'd look at some Pothos to fill in the extra space.

Chase
 
Chase said:
Look for a thick Schefflera aboricola. I've had the best experience with them.

However being that it's so big, I'd look at some Pothos to fill in the extra space.

Chase
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Let me ask this, they both look fragile, will they be sturdy enough to hold an adult and, should I get a "main" type of tree for the center like a Rubber Tree or Fichus as the focal point and then surround that with others
 
SolidSnake1 said:
Let me ask this, they both look fragile, will they be sturdy enough to hold an adult and, should I get a "main" type of tree for the center like a Rubber Tree or Fichus as the focal point and then surround that with others
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I've used them with Veileds, Verrucosus, and Quadricornis with no problem. Personally I'd use a ficus (between the two choices you gave). But once the Schefflera get fairly large, they're sturdy.

By the way when you go to the nursery ask if they'll replant them. I don't now if they're like the nke I work at, but we load up the plants with fertilizer.

Chase
 
Usually I have just one plant in my screen enclosure, but that's because it fills the enclosure. In your case I would get a couple different plants to fill it up. If you have proper lighting, a hibiscus is a good choice too.

Chase
 
Chase said:
Usually I have just one plant in my screen enclosure, but that's because it fills the enclosure. In your case I would get a couple different plants to fill it up. If you have proper lighting, a hibiscus is a good choice too.

Chase
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Awesome, I'm sorry that I'm picking your brain so deep but its my nature to do things right the very first time. Its an ARMY thing I guess.
 
I have my temps good, I have my UVB lighting set. My Dripper is bought, Ill hand mist until I buy a Auto Mister.

Heres my plants, I have a Scheffiera Aboricola, a Ficus and a Pothos in here.

Too much? Suggestions please.

I will be adding other vines and perchs for him later today or tomorrow.



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Heres by boy (not home yet) 7 month old Panther

 
Just make sure you have several perches at various heights below the basking spot so he can choose his height. I usually have one about 8-10" below and then a couple below that
 
UPDATE

I have the drip system in, Ive put it on top (outside) of the enclosure rather than inside, I hope that's ok, I added a dowel for him to use and vines and perchs are coming.

 
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