New cage plz let me know what you think :)
- Thread starter LILSTAROFLOVE
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pretty nice! few questions...
-what lights do you have up there? its hard to tell from the pics
-the wood is uncovered? i'd recommend considering a waterproof stain or paint otherwise it will mold/get damaged very quickly from misting
and its obvious but just in case, make sure to remove your cham before you paint
Not sure what the little plants you have in there are, but you should consider getting some good live plants for him as it will maintain humidity and make him feel much more secure. A good big ficus or schefflera (or hibiscus) all work great and are nice strong cheap plants. I like to use pothos to wrap around the wood and it vines out pretty fast and easy too
-what lights do you have up there? its hard to tell from the pics
-the wood is uncovered? i'd recommend considering a waterproof stain or paint otherwise it will mold/get damaged very quickly from misting
and its obvious but just in case, make sure to remove your cham before you paint
Not sure what the little plants you have in there are, but you should consider getting some good live plants for him as it will maintain humidity and make him feel much more secure. A good big ficus or schefflera (or hibiscus) all work great and are nice strong cheap plants. I like to use pothos to wrap around the wood and it vines out pretty fast and easy too
KarmaChameleon1337
Avid Member
Is there anything covering the lights? It seems open and close so she'd get burned.
Elizadolots
New Member
I agree with Karma....it seems like she can get to the lights and get burned.
I think people assume they won't do that, but it's like assuming a human would never get a sunburn...obviously most of us have gotten sunburns.
I think people assume they won't do that, but it's like assuming a human would never get a sunburn...obviously most of us have gotten sunburns.
LILSTAROFLOVE
New Member
I have screening over them that's whats holing them up there and I have a day light and they one that gives vitamin D and the wood is stained so it won't rot
LILSTAROFLOVE
New Member
I and I have fake plants on the Walls would like to get a real hanging soon but in the 2nd last pic Thows are all the real ones I have there on the bottom 
Thanks for all your imput guys
Thanks for all your imput
guys
Texas Panther Man
New Member
The cage looks nice but you need more approp sized vines. The should be big enough that her feet can close aound them 3/4 of the way when shes gripping them.
Also just becuse you stained that wood it wont keep it from rotting. You need to seal it with a sealer to keep water from being absorbed by the wood. Buy a good boat sealer like for wooden boats or for wood decks. You will have to do that outside and it will take at least 4-5 days for the sealer to cure and all noxious fumes to disapate.
And its my personal preference to do a double flourescent light setup with a reptisun or reptiglo 5.0 & a 6500K daylight flourescent then a seperate dome fixture with a 60 or 75 watt household incandescent for heat. That way you get the 6500K for plant growth & uvb for the cham and heat from the dome.
Also just becuse you stained that wood it wont keep it from rotting. You need to seal it with a sealer to keep water from being absorbed by the wood. Buy a good boat sealer like for wooden boats or for wood decks. You will have to do that outside and it will take at least 4-5 days for the sealer to cure and all noxious fumes to disapate.
And its my personal preference to do a double flourescent light setup with a reptisun or reptiglo 5.0 & a 6500K daylight flourescent then a seperate dome fixture with a 60 or 75 watt household incandescent for heat. That way you get the 6500K for plant growth & uvb for the cham and heat from the dome.
just to clarify, there are strong weatherproof stains that (ime) suffice for simple projects like this...I have personally used Behr Weatherproofing Deck Stain (rated for blizzards and snowstorms) and it is going ~1yr strong without any signs of damage. However, it still isn't a "permanent" fix and a sealer is a better long-term solution.
What light that gives Vit D? I'm assuming you mean a UVB light? I'd also recommend a 5.0, and remember that those bulbs have to be changed every 6 months (they will still give off LIGHT, so you can NOT visually tell when it is time to change them...but they will not be giving off much UVB after 6 months)
I generally agree with Texas Panther Man, although the 6500K isn't necessary for the chams it does aid in plant growth nicely.
What light that gives Vit D? I'm assuming you mean a UVB light? I'd also recommend a 5.0, and remember that those bulbs have to be changed every 6 months (they will still give off LIGHT, so you can NOT visually tell when it is time to change them...but they will not be giving off much UVB after 6 months)
I generally agree with Texas Panther Man, although the 6500K isn't necessary for the chams it does aid in plant growth nicely.
tago
Member
This is her new cage that me and my bf built tell me what you think
Does the habba mist work good? Im thinking on getting one. Nice set up btw!
LILSTAROFLOVE
New Member
It works great the only thing you can't set it four every two hrs it Gose from one to three to 6 to 8 and the longest it sprays
Is a mint so I have the dropper going with it
But it works great other then that
Is a mint so I have the dropper going with it
But it works great other then that
