Affordable enclosures

[Kellerskritters]

Just wanted to reach out, my wife and I have some breeding projects in the works. We have a setup for all of our babies at the moment, but I'm trying to upgrade and look into a more efficient/effective house for all the babies. Currently have 49 babies and the system I have is working but I'm building a whole new room for the future, and wanted some opinions.

Let me know what cages you guys have or dealt with that are cost effective for bulk supply! Thanks in advance! (Photos of some babies just because who doesn't love baby chams... a spicy Cham and a calm one)

 

[Beman]

You might check into DIYcages.com. Call and see if they have a bulk option for buying. But I think these are better enclosures than reptibreeze. https://www.diycages.com/collections/vertical-screen-reptile-chameleon-cages

I have also seen people build their own using the screening kits. Might be cheaper in the end.

 

[jannb]

I just bought Zoo Med Repti Breeze for my babies. Amazon has them on sale.

 

[Kellerskritters]

You might check into DIYcages.com. Call and see if they have a bulk option for buying. But I think these are better enclosures than reptibreeze. https://www.diycages.com/collections/vertical-screen-reptile-chameleon-cages

I have also seen people build their own using the screening kits. Might be cheaper in the end.

I appreciate it!! I'm gonna have to check it out. Thanks!

 

[Kellerskritters]

I just bought Zoo Med Repti Breeze for my babies. Amazon has them on sale.

I've looked at that option, just didn't know if anyone else had other options that were cheaper.

 

[MissSkittles]

@Kaizen had created some nice little baby enclosures. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/helmeted-chameleon-surprise.178822/#post-1612834
They’re super similar to the ones that @JacksJill makes/uses.

 

[MikeyBen]

@Kaizen had created some nice little baby enclosures. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/helmeted-chameleon-surprise.178822/#post-1612834
They’re super similar to the ones that @JacksJill makes/uses.

Those are quite clever bins from the link posted. I started using clear acrylic sneaker boxes. The bins are still more cost-effective.

 

[Beman]

These are @JacksJill baby bins https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/individual-baby-cages-or-caging-during-the-time-of-covid.2465/

 

[Kellerskritters]

@Kaizen had created some nice little baby enclosures. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/helmeted-chameleon-surprise.178822/#post-1612834
They’re super similar to the ones that @JacksJill makes/uses.

That's very similar to the enclosures we started with for our babies. Thank you for sharing!

 

[JacksJill]

My system works short term for the smaller species I breed with a lower birth number. It is great for neonates but may not suite panthers for very long. If you are looking for something to install permanently and expect repeat clutches of 50 then you will want something more substantial. Dragon Strand has banks of breeder cages and there are some others you can buy in bulk but it will be a substantial investment.

 

[Kellerskritters]

My system works short term for the smaller species I breed with a lower birth number. It is great for neonates but may not suite panthers for very long. If you are looking for something to install permanently and expect repeat clutches of 50 then you will want something more substantial. Dragon Strand has banks of breeder cages and there are some others you can buy in bulk but it will be a substantial investment.

Thank you for the input! I have even considered making screen cages. I'm just in the middle of the cost to build vs buy.