cage mesh screen

[Jakedn]

I am planning to build my own chameleon cage and was wondering if you guys think that this screen will work well. I just want to make sure I don't get something wrong and have it melt or have crickets chew through it or something. Here's the link.

http://super-screen.com/

Thanks,
Jake

 

[Malicious]

Jake,

I'd be more concerned about it's UV blocking properties. The smaller guage screen says it will block 50% of the UV rays that try to pass through, and the larger is rated at 30%. Now any screen is going to block some of the UV but what amount will vary from screen to screen. There are several members with UV meters, and I'd like to know what kinda numbers were dealing with, using the manufactured cages we all own. Kevin (Summoner12) is really up on his UVB, I'm curious to see what he has come up with for numbers. I wish I had a meter, but I don't as of yet.

-Jay

 

[Syn]

Jay beat me to it.

If you are willing to cut a hole in the screen for the UVB to pass through, go for it!

Super Screen now comes in two mesh sizes

The 16/14 mesh which means in every square inch of screen there are 16 holes in one direction and 14 holes in the other. This mesh size offers the clearest viewing when sitting on a porch or balcony and looking out at the landscape, while still protecting you from flies, mosquitoes and other small insects. The 16/14 mesh blocks out 30% of the harmful UV rays and lets the good rays in that lets your plants flourish.

The 17/20 mesh has 17 holes in one direction and 20 holes in the other for every square inch of screen. The openings are a little smaller so it keeps out some of the smaller insects. Yet, it allows you to view your landscape with little to no distortion. The 17/20 mesh blocks out 50% of the harmful UV rays and still lets in the good rays to help your plants grow.​

 

[Jakedn]

Thanks for the replies. Maybe I could use a different screen for the top to allow the UV in?