Outdoor Keeping Season is Here!

[DonKeesh]

I am so excited to setup my planter box enclosure for the summer! I got super lucky and found a nice mandevilla that should fill out the cage instantly once planted. The clematis is going crazy this year and is growing over the top of the cage for more sun protection. More photos to come once planted.

 

[Brad]

I love the planter box cage bottom. Very nice!

 

[Ayden]

I like the concept of an outdoor setup, great job. It looks amazing

 

[kinyonga]

Is the mandevilla safe?

Love the cage with the planter bottom idea!

 

[DonKeesh]

Is the mandevilla safe?

Love the cage with the planter bottom idea!

Not sure if I would recommend with a veiled... But worked like a charm the last two seasons with a male panther. Apparently the sap can be a mild irritant.

Bill uses them... https://chameleonacademy.com/mandevilla-chameleon-psychology/

 

[DocZ]

I second the planter box. It looks great
I’ve been toying with idea of moving my empty all screen cage outside for my willsii to enjoy some this year

You’re definitely giving some inspiration

 

[bruce the cham]

not for me in arizona it would be way to hot

 

[Thatcher]

Virginia probably wouldnt work either

 

[Thatcher]

It's like 50s at night

 

[DocZ]

It's like 50s at night

That’s perfect for some of the montane chams

 

[DonKeesh]

Yes in northern Kentucky anything above 55 at night and below 95 in the day is good to go for Panthers (USDA zone 6A). Usually mid may to end of September is fine.

 

[Thatcher]

Yes in northern Kentucky anything above 55 at night and below 95 in the day is good to go for Panthers (USDA zone 6A). Usually mid may to end of September is fine.

Oh cool!

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

That is a nice outside enclosure design. Your choice of plants is great too for a Furcifer pardalis.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Randallsparents]

I am so excited to setup my planter box enclosure for the summer! I got super lucky and found a nice mandevilla that should fill out the cage instantly once planted. The clematis is going crazy this year and is growing over the top of the cage for more sun protection. More photos to come once planted.

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What did you use to attach the vertical branches like the one holding up the nursery pot? I'm thinking of doing the same with my indoor setup. I've used zip ties and jewelry wire for smaller branches but haven't installed the larger ones yet. Love this enclosure btw!

 

[DonKeesh]

I took sturdy branches about 2 inch diameter and drilled a hole through the branch at one end. Then I loop a zip tie over the cage frame, through the screen, and then through the hole in the branch... Diy dragon ledges. That's how I do my indoor cage too.

 

[takisxx]

it is very beautiful! I would like to do the same but I have cats in my yard!

 

[OldWorldChams]

Virginia probably wouldnt work either

My chameleons have thrived outside in Virginia part of the year. Usually May-August.

 

[DonKeesh]

Got the mandevilla planted. Perfect fit.

 

[Randallsparents]

I took sturdy branches about 2 inch diameter and drilled a hole through the branch at one end. Then I loop a zip tie over the cage frame, through the screen, and then through the hole in the branch... Diy dragon ledges. That's how I do my indoor cage too. View attachment 324050

Super cool! I'll probably add some of those to mine next time I deep clean

 

[DonKeesh]

Geranium and sunpatiens added.