new 4x2x4 build, would like some advice

[Eamon]

my second 2x2x4 is coming Wednesday and I want to be ready to start the build asap. I'm watching the video on how to put them together tonight, but I would like some tips on setting up the stuff inside the enclosure. I'm thinking of using the scaffolding method for the branches, does anybody have experience their willing to share on the matter? I also have had trouble with getting plants in the upper part of the enclosure any tips on that aswell? wish I could use dragon ledges but they are a little pricey, my parents are starting to get pissed with me spending a bunch of my money cuz they want me to save for a car n shit so I would buy them if I could. any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[MissSkittles]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda...ellis panel-_-4-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a
I believe this would provide just the perfect amount. 2x2’ for each side plus 4x2 for the back. You will need to measure though and make sure to allow for the space where they will be butting up against each other. I sand the edges where I cut smooth and dull.



You want to have a couple of sturdy branches hung vertically next to each other on the trellis. These will be primary points used to hang other branches and your plants. You want your plant pots to have at least 2-3 support or anchor points. I drill holes on not quite opposite sides of the pot to zip tie to the sturdier branches and then ideally I have another branch below the pot that it is kind of almost sitting on to stabilize it. I don’t really have any decent pics of it. Oh…using the two pot method is always easiest. You attach one pot that you can then slip the pot with the plant inside of.

 

[MissSkittles]

For the scaffolding method, I only ever did this with small enclosures for baby chams. Thin wire has been one of my main tools.

 

[Eamon]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-2-ft-x-8-ft-White-Classic-Diamond-Vinyl-Lattice-Panel-73004010/100029078?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-Trellis panel-_-4-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a
I believe this would provide just the perfect amount. 2x2’ for each side plus 4x2 for the back. You will need to measure though and make sure to allow for the space where they will be butting up against each other. I sand the edges where I cut smooth and dull.

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You want to have a couple of sturdy branches hung vertically next to each other on the trellis. These will be primary points used to hang other branches and your plants. You want your plant pots to have at least 2-3 support or anchor points. I drill holes on not quite opposite sides of the pot to zip tie to the sturdier branches and then ideally I have another branch below the pot that it is kind of almost sitting on to stabilize it. I don’t really have any decent pics of it. Oh…using the two pot method is always easiest. You attach one pot that you can then slip the pot with the plant inside of.
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thank you!

 

[Beman]

Cross latch your zip ties for stronger support especially if you are trying to anchor in pots with the pot in a pot method. I have pics in my cages media folder. https://www.chameleonforums.com/media/albums/my-enclosures.6672/

 

[Eamon]

Cross latch your zip ties for stronger support especially if you are trying to anchor in pots with the pot in a pot method. I have pics in my cages media folder. https://www.chameleonforums.com/media/albums/my-enclosures.6672/

thank you, I will post photos here once I'm done so y'all can tell me what to change

 

[Eamon]

I've read somewhere that some certain colors can make chameleons stressed or something like that. I have this old American flag and other stuff hanging up on the wall near his cage and I'm wondering if this could cause stress or something?

These are some photos of the area to the right of the cage, I only took pictures of that part cuz the rest of my room is a mess.

 

[MissSkittles]

I've read somewhere that some certain colors can make chameleons stressed or something like that. I have this old American flag and other stuff hanging up on the wall near his cage and I'm wondering if this could cause stress or something?
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These are some photos of the area to the right of the cage, I only took pictures of that part cuz the rest of my room is a mess.

It’s hard to say as each cham has their own ‘things’. I wear bright red pj’s regularly and when feeding my crew and I haven’t noticed any of them seeming upset. The ceiling fans (at least the ones with brown blades) freak them out if they aren’t moving fast enough or at all. It must look like a big bird to them. None of my chams have ever been bothered by being able to see a bearded dragon except one. Lucky will get totally obsessed and do nothing all day except glare at him. You’ll just have to watch and see if it seems to be upsetting.

 

[VeiledMoodRing]

I love how they all have such different personalities, it makes them so unique!

 

[kinyonga]

You said…”I've read somewhere that some certain colors can make chameleons stressed or something like that. I have this old American flag and other stuff hanging up on the wall near his cage and I'm wondering if this could cause stress or something?”…IMHO, it’s not the colours of things around the but colours of things you’re wearing…after all they “talk” partly in colour messages.

 

[kinyonga]

IMHO…at least some species can to some degree sense when another chameleon is nearby as well…this has not been proven by studies as far as I know though.