Create your own custom enclosure

[tryme]

Hey guys, just wanted to know what would you need to build your own enclosure and is it really worth it?

 

[m1ndless]

I am building this as we speak..

http://chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=61

 

[Tatooineboy]

Good luck!

 

[jack frost]

that's a kick ass cage.

 

[m1ndless]

I am making mine a little taller than the one in the tutorial, it's closer to 24" tall, and I am using a 18" bottom instead of a 16" so I had to do the math and find the circumfrence to figure out how much screen I needed.

 

[Tydis]

If i recall correctly, UVB does not pass through glass or plastic, so the top in that article should be skipped, or glue more screen to it, or anything but use plastic or glass.

 

[DarkRapture]

If i recall correctly, UVB does not pass through glass or plastic, so the top in that article should be skipped, or glue more screen to it, or anything but use plastic or glass.

i am confused as to what you mean. i know that uvb does not pass through glass or plastic, but in the article by M1ndless, it specifically shows that he uses aluminum screen for the top of the enclosure. so my question is: did you miss that point or do you have another explanation for your remark?

 

[m1ndless]

i am confused as to what you mean. i know that uvb does not pass through glass or plastic, but in the article by M1ndless, it specifically shows that he uses aluminum screen for the top of the enclosure. so my question is: did you miss that point or do you have another explanation for your remark?

I think he misread the article, you cut the plastic so you have like a snug fit plastic ring, but you glue screen to the top plastic and cut out the plastic for this very reason, and also so the cham can climb if needed.

 

[Nicodemayo]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/my-new-custom-built-9873/

i made this sucker last week. Looks much better in person

 

[AFH]

I've built three rectangular 2x2x3 cages using the basic materials used to make window screens. Which is exactly what the screen cages you buy are made of. Granted, I saved a few bucks, but it's harder than it looks. You have to get the tension even on all sides or your panels bow. In my opinion, it's more effective to buy a screen cage for the $20-$30 you save. They are squarer and you don't have to worry about escapees.