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JohnR
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Looks good. I have a couple of questions though:
I read where lights, especially basking, shouldn't rest on the top of the cage in case the chameleon crawls up there. Perhaps someone else with more experience can chime in, but just a thought.
Also, it looks like the top mesh is wet, probably from the mister. I would think that you would not want water to hit the light bulbs?
How is that ladder staying in place? Where did you get it?
and lastly, is that the hygrometer on the right side? I have been trying to find out where to place mine.
I read where lights, especially basking, shouldn't rest on the top of the cage in case the chameleon crawls up there. Perhaps someone else with more experience can chime in, but just a thought.
Also, it looks like the top mesh is wet, probably from the mister. I would think that you would not want water to hit the light bulbs?
How is that ladder staying in place? Where did you get it?
and lastly, is that the hygrometer on the right side? I have been trying to find out where to place mine.
Dday
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I made the ladder out of dowel rods from local craft store...3$ i attached everything to the cage by drilling a small pilot hole through each end and using fishing line. And my hydrometer is on the right side.
JGuinan007
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What are you using as a drain tray?
Dday
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I made this tray out of a large sheet of painted aluminum and glued some plastic risers.
JGuinan007
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Nice I like it I might make the same
Dday
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I feel very comfortable being away from home with my dripper and mistking going on knowing my drainage is 100% leak/flood proof
Nicholasdeaan
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You can have your lights sit on top. It's almost better with the dome lights, more UVB will get through that way. Only way they can get to them is if you leave the door open. That's perfectly fine. And some water hitting the bulb is ok. Now if you dumped it on them, then you'd run into problems.
JohnR
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Nice! Ok, so how did you bend the edges so straight? Where did you get it and the risers?
JGuinan007
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I think they are talking about basking bulbs so you don't burn your cham if it is too hot
JGuinan007
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I'm interested in also pnc more info on that drainage tray too I need some good ideas for one having a lot of trouble finding somthing that doesn't cost 100$ the dragon strands are nice but way too expensive add shipping and it's just ridiculous
Dday
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Well i work in a metal fabrication shop so the aluminum was around the shop and i used a large brake to bend the material.....really alot of material works you just gotta get a little creative
JohnR
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I was wondering if you worked in a shop. That looked too good to be hand done.
Dday
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Tha
Thanks. Im happy with the turn out as well. With chameleons being a bit expensive when the enclosure is done right im all about saving money
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