Fiberglass Screen?
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xanthoman
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my preference is super pet screen by st gobain fabrics, it is many times tougher than ordinary fg windows screen it is also coated and easy on the toes. if anyone is interested i will be glad to send them a sample (n/c) i have posted pics in this thread https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-prevent-toe-nails-getting-caught-screen-35862/ jmo
Where do I buy it from, and how does cost compare to the coated pvc screen from home depot for $30?
xanthoman
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any place that sells ST. GOBAIN screen products is likely to have it or at least be able to get it for you, for all i know the coated screen at hd may be the same stuff (if its made by st gobain and called super tough/pet resistant, then it is the same thing). i got mine at fred meyer, i paid $18 for 4'x86" it also comes in 3" widths for less but they didnt have any. since i dont know your location, it would be kind of hard for me to figure out where you could get it ? if you contact the us distributor, they can probably tell you. its mesh size (in openings per inch) is 15x11 so it should probably be strung in the vertical direction. the opening size is roughly the same as traditional window screen (usually around 18opi) but its soft silky nature(sort of rubbery like) makes it a lot less snaggy, but because the opening is roughly the size of traditional window screen, it (less snaggy or not) may not be suitable for chams with larger nails. if you are wondering how can it have a different mesh rating but still be aproximately the same opening size ?, its because the coating increases the actual strand diameter (another reason it easier on nails). if you would like to see and feel a sample before you buy (in case you decide to get it off of the internet) just pm me your address and i will send you one www.insectscreen.com
Carlton
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If you don't free range your feeders not really an issue. Superworms will also chew through it, but I found this more likely if insects are in the cage constantly. They are also less likely to chew on it if you have some gutload available inside the cage. After all, they are chewing to get out and find food. One of many reasons I like using a plastic storage box as a feeding bin instead of free ranging.
I am cup feeding, so I decided to just use the fiber glass screen, and on the inside of the enlcosure use the plastic mesh around the windows if he feels a need to crawl on it.
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