Feeder Cup design 3.0...
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guanagator
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I like it, may have to build a few myself.
maryanne27
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What is that you are using for the actual dish part? I need to make one of these! I'm going to probably start using dubia roaches for my next cham... They won't be able to climb that dish, right?
maryanne27
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jpowell86
Chameleon Enthusiast
Lol, at first I thought your base mount was the entire microwave platter!!! I was thinking there is no way a chameleon could knock that over.
Then I started using my brain, HA!
Nice design....well done!
It's hung from screen ceiling
The microwave plate is glass.
So I use it as a release medium when I secure the mesh cylinder to the pvc dish
jpowell86
Chameleon Enthusiast
Right on...I love the idea!!
It's nylon(plastic) screen canvas from any craft store. I roll into a cylinder with 4 grid overlap
Then I sew it together with phone/data wire
I place the cup on glass surface and place the cylinder and attached mesh disc inside then flow hot glue around edges.
Glass allows release
Find my previous version and you can see the stitching
JGuinan007
Avid Member
and Crickets don't escape?
The majority of the crickets stay on the cup those to jump off her quickly devoured .
I was worrying far too much about escaped crickets
Reed7786
Member
I like it! I just worked up a new feed cup also, works great to get some roaches room to move and and get your Cham's attention!
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/meet-grimlock.139568/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/meet-grimlock.139568/
Another few points
The mesh is #7 and the piece is 32 units wide with 4 grid overlap
Smaller diameter results in gridwork cracking.
Next time I will use heavy nylon fishing line and a curved needle to stitch.
Though it's possible the thinner diameter may "cut" through the mesh.
Dino_
Member
I'm not sure if it'd help the cracking in the long term, but before you roll it and stitch it up you could try throwing it in a turned down oven (the lowest mine will go is 170º which works well on vinyl tubing) for 5-10 minutes. Soften it up a bit and make it easier to roll.
I really like the design, I'll probably steal it with a couple modifications for my own purposes when I finally get a cham in a few months
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I really like the design, I'll probably steal it with a couple modifications for my own purposes when I finally get a cham in a few months
.Hot water would work....I'm not sure if it'd help the cracking in the long term, but before you roll it and stitch it up you could try throwing it in a turned down oven (the lowest mine will go is 170º which works well on vinyl tubing) for 5-10 minutes. Soften it up a bit and make it easier to roll.
I really like the design, I'll probably steal it with a couple modifications for my own purposes when I finally get a cham in a few months
Calval24
Member
Looks awesome! I will have to borrow your idea lol! Would you happen to have a pic of your whole set up?
Virgil1972
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That is very nice.
