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[AACblackout]

I'm sure this has been asked but when using an all screen enclosure how do you keep the misted water in the enclosure. My chams are in doors and there about to goto all screen cages.

 

[MelissaB]

Check out this thread: https://www.chameleonforums.com/drainage-systems-cages-get-creative-102038/

There are lots of great ideas and photos of how they did it. I use an LLLReptile water tray on one cage (connected to a hose with a fitting, I have the hose going to a bucket) and a washing machine leak pan under the other hooked up to a bucket with a section of hose.

 

[SSimsswiSS]

I wrap the sides and back of my indoor screen cages, to keep the water and humidity in. I use a blue tarp material that kinda has a waxy coating. Also keeps the chams from seeing one another, so cuts down on visual stress.

 

[AACblackout]

I understand how to make the drainage part but wouldn't the tarp pretty much defeat the purpose of all screen

 

[SSimsswiSS]

I understand how to make the drainage part but wouldn't the tarp pretty much defeat the purpose of all screen

Depends on what purpose your trying to defeat.

Screen allows surface for all things climbing inside. Chameleon and prey purpose

I keep many chameleons so purpose of tarp is a visual barrier also.

I live in a desert, so purpose of keeping humidity and moisture inside the cage longer, before drying up.

 

[MelissaB]

I understand how to make the drainage part but wouldn't the tarp pretty much defeat the purpose of all screen

You could try using a raindome or keep adjusting the nozzle on your mist head until the mist stays where you want it.

I cover 3 sides of my cages. The front and top provide enough ventilation for my cages. Depending on your climate or room that may or may not work for you.

 

[Lpsouth1978]

I, and many others, wrap their cages in shower curtains. I use the inexpensive white ones so it also acts as a visual barrier. Wrapping the cage in the tarp does not defeat the purpose of the careen cage. If you were to seal all of the edges of the tarp to the cage then it would. By attaching just the corners, as I do, it still allows plenty of air exchange to take place while keeping overspray contained in the enclosure.

 

[AACblackout]

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