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1- How long do they last before turning into moths? - You can control growth rate by temperature & feeding. I still have some that are quite small (under 1"), while some in this same hatching have already morphed into moths. Keep them cooler and restrict feeding a bit to slow their growth. 2-...

I did a UVI index check under the mesh and found it has a ~1.4 loss. Here's the mesh I used. It is durable and easy to work with. It's strong, but I was able to poke through the holes with a zip tie. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSK6GS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you all @Tony_S - Hardly. The cage came out exactly as I wanted. I only had to do one last minute addition for something I did not consider in my planning. There is a ~1 cm gap between the 2 doors and 1-3 cm gap at the top and bottom of the doors which insects could get through. I...

The cage is done, I just need to add some more vines/branches and live plant(s).

It was/is a fun project. I bought a slide lock for now, but also considering the hook type of latch you linked above. I just was iffy on how to get that to remain in place being it is a screw going into a hollow tube whereas with the slick lock, I can do a nut + bolt attachment.

Yes, a cardboard box is fine.

My original plan was to use poultry mesh because I liked the idea of letting more sunlight into the cage. But then realized that there are lightning bugs where I live which are poisonous, so I need something that keeps insects out. Also had concerns of his tongue hitting the poultry mesh and...

Here's the parts list, it totaled around $55-$60 from Home Depot Part Size Count 3-way corner fitting 3/4" 8 T fitting 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" 18 T fitting 1" x 1" x 3/4" 4 Elbow fitting 3/4" 4 PVC Pipe 3/4" x 10' 10 I started by building the cage in MS Paint (don't hate)...

Thanks! It was/is a fun project. I will post my full parts list, cost, and helpful hints when I have some time.

I am on the fence with how to handle locking the doors, I want to avoid cutting anything, if possible. I am thinking of maybe installing hooks from the top, one for each door, that I can hook/rest the doors onto when closed, and then use a slide-lock on the doors, locking them to each other, as...

Thanks! I bought 4 T fittings, slightly over-sized (1" to fit over 3/4" PVC) to work as hinges. I had to cut off one arm of the T on each to reduce the gap to the frame, and then dremel out some material to make it large enough to slide over the elbow fitting. There is a slight door-to-frame...

Good to know when you're in a pinch. I'm trying to find a local mulberry tree that I can pick from.

I have no idea why 2 of them are there to be honest, only 1 is in use. Maybe the empty ones are needed to stabilize/eliminate pressure in the house when the heat or AC is on? This floor was renovated after flooding from hurricane sandy, you'd think they would have closed up the holes if they...

Here are some pics of the outdoor PVC enclosure I am working on. Furnishings and mesh are work in progress. 60" tall x 48" wide x 27" deep 3/4" PVC pipe Day 1 - Outside frame Day 2 - The remainder of the frame Day 3 - Doors Day 4 - A happy chameleon

Looks good so far, nice job. What are the dimensions? Where about in NJ are you? I'm in Monmouth county. I am working on a cage built out of PVC pipes. My plan is to use it outside in the summer and bring it inside for the winter. I originally planned on going 3 feet deep but I think it may be...

I forget the last time I cocooned, but read that they do get smaller. I unloaded around 100 worms to my local pet store yesterday. Next time I buy 250 eggs, I am only hatching 30 -50. But, if all goes to plan, I will have my own eggs and I can pull only as much as I need out of the fridge.

If it was me I would put something more comfortable up there for basking and UVB, like a branch he can relax on. And you also want to be careful not to give too much UVB, so if it's a fresh bulb I would space it out a bit, maybe 6-8"? You wouldn't want him within inches of the tube. My 14...

Looks good, I would maybe add some branches under/closer to the UVB, unless you've measured with a Solarmeter and found you are ok with the current branches/vines.

In a shoe box I think you could safely fit: 1000 babies 300-400 juveniles 100 adults I bought this gutter guard on amazon which works well to keep them off of their poop...