jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm up in the air about this. I have done some searches, but can't really find a straight answer. We have lots of raccoons here, I really want something that'll ensure my Parsons wont become an expensive snack.
I have the plastic vegetable screening I plan to use for non-full-time enclosures. But I'd think it could be ripped through by a determined raccoon. Most metals would probably rust fast with our generally high humidity and wet summers followed by freezing winters. I have seen galvanized hardware cloth mentioned, but have also read about toxicity to zinc. Though articles said it's only a problem when heated to high temperatures? Would appreciate if anyone could clear that up for me. Maybe the vinyl coated hardware cloth? Aluminum screening is mentioned often on here, but how would it hold up to the elements and animals?
The enclosure is pretty large(~8ft high, ~6ft wide, 3ft depth) so I don't want to have to keep replacing the screen. It will also sit outside full time, through the winter(of course my cham will be inside).
I have the plastic vegetable screening I plan to use for non-full-time enclosures. But I'd think it could be ripped through by a determined raccoon. Most metals would probably rust fast with our generally high humidity and wet summers followed by freezing winters. I have seen galvanized hardware cloth mentioned, but have also read about toxicity to zinc. Though articles said it's only a problem when heated to high temperatures? Would appreciate if anyone could clear that up for me. Maybe the vinyl coated hardware cloth? Aluminum screening is mentioned often on here, but how would it hold up to the elements and animals?
The enclosure is pretty large(~8ft high, ~6ft wide, 3ft depth) so I don't want to have to keep replacing the screen. It will also sit outside full time, through the winter(of course my cham will be inside).