Cage size right?

[SimonTheCham]

Hi, I'm planing on getting a female panther that's about 6-10 months. She's fairly big, and I was wondering how to add more plants that she can climb on. Her cage is 18x18x28, and I can't afford another one, since we just bought a big one (18x24x48'') and we could always go to that one, but we don't have enough plants to fully house it. I'm saving up some money to buy an umbrella tree and hopefully move her there if this cage is too small. Any cage setup opinions are greatly appreciated, and if you think we should shift some stuff around we won't hesitate to. Thanks! (Btw we have a dripper and fogger, but they don't fit on the cage)

 

[Juliaf3]

I have an idea for you..... Hang a pothos. I have one in my panthers cage which is pretty close to the same size as yours. It's 18x18x36.... Pothos are excellent plants for them too. They hold water on the leaves nicely. This would help with some of the empty space at the top of your cage. I would add a lot more sticks, and put some rocks over your plants soil so she doesn't accidentally eat some.
According to the panther care sheet, your cage is a little short for a juvenile/adult female, but I think you may be alright....




Also, what kind of lights do you have up there?
Dang my photo is sideways.... You get the idea though

 

[CarlC]

Here's an idea- wait to buy her until you do have the money to provide proper caging.

Carl

 

[KatiLemons]

Yes, I agree that you should wait to buy her until you have the proper cage and setup for her.