Exoterra Modification Question

[athena9995]

I have a 3 month old male veiled that is currently living in an 18 x 18 x 24 exoterra. My boyfriend and I have been considering modifying that enclosure as opposed to buying a whole new enclosure. We are thinking about adding another 2 or 3 feet in height with screen that we can construct ourselves. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?

 

[Syn]

It might be less trouble to just purchase a new terrarium - those exo terras aren't cheap!

 

[pssh]

I'd just build a new one or buy a new one. You can keep a gecko or frog or some pygmies in there!

 

[ShaunaLynnA]

Yeah by the time you do the mods it will be just as much to buy a creen cage most likely. I say buy a new cage and you can get pymies or frogs or something to keep in it.

 

[TattooedGecko]

I would add the two feet of screen cage, i did! All my cages were something else at one point.You'll spend 18.00 at lowes verses 100.00 for a new setup...window sreen frames, screen spline, and screen.See my post in the discution forum Advice if any?.?...that cage was a 20 g tank added a top and a door and presto Chameleon paradise...

 

[Syn]

I would add the two feet of screen cage, i did! All my cages were something else at one point.You'll spend 18.00 at lowes verses 100.00 for a new setup...window sreen frames, screen spline, and screen.See my post in the discution forum Advice if any?.?...that cage was a 20 g tank added a top and a door and presto Chameleon paradise...

A 20 gallon tank(~$20) versus a $100+ cage... I'm not seeing where it is cheaper in this specific case.

 

[pssh]

Since it's male, 18x18 may be too small in the long run so I would just build/buy your own. It's fairly easy to do as long as you plan it out before hand. there are even tutorials on here for them.

 

[TattooedGecko]

A 20 gallon tank(~$20) versus a $100+ cage... I'm not seeing where it is cheaper in this specific case.

Try reading it again...Screen cage on top...20g + 20g= ??????$40g....Do ya see it know?

 

[Syn]

<-o rly

Try reading it again...Screen cage on top...20g + 20g= ??????$40g....Do ya see it know?

I think you need to reread my post as well.

Your 20G (the $20 mentioned) plus conversion -or- their exo terra (the $100 mentioned) plus conversion.