Anyone have any ideas for lifting cage higher?

[canzoman]

Does anyone have any ideas for lifting cage higher off the ground? I am talking like another foot or so higher?

I have a LLL reptile cage 2x2x4 and currently on bed lifters that are 6 inches high but I want to get my cages higher because I know the chams like being higher up.

I looked around for like end tables but can't find anything that can hold a 24x24 inch cage.

 

[draetish]

Can you build one out of 2x4s? That's what I would do.

 

[canzoman]

Can you build one out of 2x4s? That's what I would do.

Yeah and just prob it up long ways? I probably would need to fasten it to the cage bottom somehow though.

Actually can just make like a box out of it.

 

[kongchi]

My dad built a stand for me using about $4 worth of materials. I keep my supplies in a box beneath it and there's support beams underneath so I can keep heavier plants.

 

[canzoman]

My dad built a stand for me using about $4 worth of materials. I keep my supplies in a box beneath it and there's support beams underneath so I can keep heavier plants.

Ah sweet thanks for the pics!!

 

[hondataeg6]

I made one with pvc pipe and fittings it works great and it was cheap and easy to make

 

[VeiledOwner87]

order something like this mate.
http://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Organization-Garage-Storage-Freestanding-Shelving-Units/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zb9pd/R-100095394/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

its 48'' long and 24" deep which means. it will perfectly fit two cages side by side. it is also adjustable shelving which can easily have room made for the height of 4'. and some extra shelving for supplies.

 

[canzoman]

order something like this mate.
http://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Organization-Garage-Storage-Freestanding-Shelving-Units/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zb9pd/R-100095394/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

its 48'' long and 24" deep which means. it will perfectly fit two cages side by side. it is also adjustable shelving which can easily have room made for the height of 4'. and some extra shelving for supplies.

Its nice but $76 is alot. I like the $4 idea and I will build it myself.

 

[joshualoomis]

i'm at work so i can't post any pics, but i bolted a cheap (nine dollars each) ikea end table on top of another, did this a second time, and slid the two stacked tables beside each other. this adds over three feet and allows for drainage to run between the stacked tables and gives shelves for feeders, supplements, sprayers, and anything else. hope this gives some inspiration to raise your cage...

 

[canzoman]

i'm at work so i can't post any pics, but i bolted a cheap (nine dollars each) ikea end table on top of another, did this a second time, and slid the two stacked tables beside each other. this adds over three feet and allows for drainage to run between the stacked tables and gives shelves for feeders, supplements, sprayers, and anything else. hope this gives some inspiration to raise your cage...

Yeah later if you can email me pics that would be great. Sounds cool.

PM me for my email address.

 

[VeiledOwner87]

Something in those lines of course not that expensive. They have some as low as 40$. They're spacious and neat looking, and can fit multiple supplies and or misting and drip buckets. Just an idea

 

[summoner12]

I use wire racks similar to the ones you'll find at Home Depot, Lowe's and Target.

 

[KingJulien]

I use wire racks similar to the ones you'll find at Home Depot, Lowe's and Target.

I think wire racks are a great idea. I'm afraid to use wood, since the excess water can damage/rot it.

 

[canzoman]

I think wire racks are a great idea. I'm afraid to use wood, since the excess water can damage/rot it.

Are they they ones where you have to drill the back into the wall?

 

[lisagr07]

i'm using an aquarium stand... they're built to hold a lot of weight!

 

[KingJulien]

Are they they ones where you have to drill the back into the wall?

I was thinking he was talking about these: http://www.target.com/Seville-Classics-Chrome-Mobile-Storage/dp/B001A0XP0Q/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=shelf&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-20&qid=1282611447&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Seville%20Classics%20Chrome%20Mobile%20Storage&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

 

[reptimom]

I actually use a large plastic storage container - they come in all sizes and colors - You can also store supplies in it too!

 

[canzoman]

I was thinking he was talking about these: http://www.target.com/Seville-Classics-Chrome-Mobile-Storage/dp/B001A0XP0Q/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=shelf&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-20&qid=1282611447&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Seville%20Classics%20Chrome%20Mobile%20Storage&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

Yeah maybe but if the top row cannot be removed then it may not work. I am thinking of just building something with 2x2's and 2x4's.

I will post pics with instructions after I do this for the forum to use as they like.

 

[radstusky]

This is what I did: https://www.chameleonforums.com/check-out-my-cage-modiication-45550/

which makes it higher and also adds space to the inside by getting rid of the pots in there. I'm loving it. Mine was free though, and a friend of mine did it for me.