dragonbreeder
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Hi everyone. I finally completed my new chameleon enclosure. Additional pics can be seen at http://dragonbreeders.com/parsonii/enclosure/
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for looking.
Prototype Eclosure Completed
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dragonbreeder
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Thanks much! For the wood I used Minwax water based stain and sealer. Completely safe once dry.
It really was not hard to make, just far more expensive in that I thought in the end...
It really was not hard to make, just far more expensive in that I thought in the end...
dragonbreeder
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Thanks! There's lots of room in there for some ; )
Will Hayward
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Very nice. One apparent flaw is that there is no reflectors behind the florescent bulbs. Reflectors can add incredible amounts of UV utilisation from the bulbs. But thats an easy fix with some metal flashing.
dragonbreeder
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dragonbreeder
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Yes, I agree and am considering your suggestion. Can you please give me some examples of what type of metal to use? Originally I thought that the white plastic above the bulbs would reflect enough light but I have not been satisfied with the current levels of light. Any suggestions would be great and thanks.
Will Hayward
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Polished metal roof flashing is the first thing I'd try. buff it till its a mirror and bend it into a smooth 90 degree bend.
Will Hayward
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I was just wondering about that, but there appear to be plexiglass on the outside of the mesh sides. As seen here:
dragonbreeder
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Thanks Phatturk!
Yes, there is removable plexi panels on the sides. Like the Titanic, this cage is supposed to be cricket-proof.
I used to go free-range with crickets when I first started, but found that since they can hide for long enough periods of time to become un-gutloaded, I moved to cup feeding. I used to use a long, rectangular flower box hung at mid-level in my previous parsonii cage so that the crickets could move back and forth, which enticed the cham to get some exercise, and provided a way to keep track of how much the cham was eating (and verification that the animal was getting appropriately gut-loaded food).
The only thing left now is to find some sort of reflective metal to install above the reptisun tubes...
Yes, there is removable plexi panels on the sides. Like the Titanic, this cage is supposed to be cricket-proof.
I used to go free-range with crickets when I first started, but found that since they can hide for long enough periods of time to become un-gutloaded, I moved to cup feeding. I used to use a long, rectangular flower box hung at mid-level in my previous parsonii cage so that the crickets could move back and forth, which enticed the cham to get some exercise, and provided a way to keep track of how much the cham was eating (and verification that the animal was getting appropriately gut-loaded food).
The only thing left now is to find some sort of reflective metal to install above the reptisun tubes...
SeanCJ
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Lou,
You can buy mylar sheets and simply glue/tack the mylar on the top of the enclosure above your lights. Its very easy to work with and almost as reflective as a true mirror. Here's a link to a supplier. It generally isn't sold in smaller sizes that this roll, so you'll have a ton extra, but its pretty cheap.
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=47435
You can buy mylar sheets and simply glue/tack the mylar on the top of the enclosure above your lights. Its very easy to work with and almost as reflective as a true mirror. Here's a link to a supplier. It generally isn't sold in smaller sizes that this roll, so you'll have a ton extra, but its pretty cheap.
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=47435
dragonbreeder
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Cool and thanks for the link! I purchased some tonight, looks like this will do the trick.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
talvarez527
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when making the floor of the cage, how did u get the water to go to the drain? it looks flat and like it would puddle up
Sarahcwilson
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That is amazing! I wish I had those skills!
StonewallJackson
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Awesome cage, I might have to visit the local hardware store and start a build myself!
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