Bathtub Enclosure

[ChamFinder]

Hello all,
Has anyone ever used a spare bathtub for an enclosure?
They seem to work well for drainage, feces removal, humidity, temp, etc...

 

[xephyr17]

No, but that seems like a pretty good idea! Might want to watch out for bacteria, though. Bathtubs are pretty bad about that

 

[Lathis]

It works as a temporary fix. I don't know that I would do it long term.

 

[jannb]

I have trees and vines for my guys in the bathtub in the hall bath. I've had it for years and it works great for misting and dripping.

 

[Carlton]

Hello all,
Has anyone ever used a spare bathtub for an enclosure?
They seem to work well for drainage, feces removal, humidity, temp, etc...

I know a couple of keepers years ago got stand-alone shower enclosures and turned them in to cham cages by closing in the fronts with a part screen part plexi door, and covering the tops with hardware cloth to support the lights. They raised the unit up slightly so they could plumb the drain to a hose. Worked great for large potted Ficus trees. I knew a keeper who turned a basement bathtub with a surround into a semi-free range as well.

 

[Lathis]

I know a couple of keepers years ago got stand-alone shower enclosures and turned them in to cham cages by closing in the fronts with a part screen part plexi door, and covering the tops with hardware cloth to support the lights. They raised the unit up slightly so they could plumb the drain to a hose. Worked great for large potted Ficus trees. I knew a keeper who turned a basement bathtub with a surround into a semi-free range as well.

That's a pretty cool solution.

I kept Ferds in the bathtub when I first got him while I was setting up his first enclosure. We refer to it as the "chameleon prison" (cuz he can't climb the walls). We use it as a temporary house when having late parties. He hates it.

 

[ChamFinder]

Feedback

Thanks for the prompt replies.

After searching the internet for: chameleon water, this site suggested using a bathtub.

I recently adopted a Mal-nourished common Jackson chameleon. The bathroom was sterilized with steam before his introduction. The room is no longer in use, and is devoted strictly for underfed chams without a home.

When on, the shower head is pointed to the wall on low.

Has anyone experimented with different types of shower heads for bathroom chameleon enclosures?

On the 2nd day in the room, 15 minutes after the water was turned on (68 degrees Fahrenheit), he started to drink from the drain.

On the 3rd day, he reacted immediately to the sound of the water dripping from a tropical plants leaf, and soon after began moving towards the water source.

Today he is now healthy enough, and moving throughout his "cage," while actively pursuing prey food, while at the same time eating off a leaf I was holding. The behavior of following the water, to the drain, continued. Sticks were added to assist him on his way down.

Would a bathtub set up be considered "free range?"

The watering schedule is set up in is set up intervals: 30min on/3times a day. I like the idea of adding plexiglass. Maybe this will increase humidity, while at the same time decreasing the amount of scheduled watering.

Great feedback everyone.

Hope this turn into a productive thread.

 

[junglefries]

Sounds like an easily maintained fun habitat with unlimited possibilities.