I'm planning on getting back into Panther Chameleons and have been doing research on hybrid enclosures as I think that may be the best way to go for living in New York. Dragon Strand seems amazing, probably the best hybrid enclosure choice but is so expensive. I may still opt with this choice eventually if I can afford it as they seem to have everything covered. I came across two other companies though that seem to have nice hybrid enclosures. While still expensive, they are still a much cheaper option, and wanted to know if anyone has these or knows of them, and what you think. One of them is sold by Dubia on Dubiaroaches.com and is just listed as reptile enclosure and has large size options. The other is from Zen Habitats on Zenhabitats.com, model, the Zen Habitat 3.0 and also has some large sizes. If either of these are good I will still need to figure out what to do about drainage and not sure about what options they both have to enable fogger and misting system. Would also need to figure out the best way to attach branches to pvc.
Thoughts on these companies hybrid enclosures
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Lucas00-
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I have a dragon strand hybrid enclosure. I really like it so far. It’s well built and most definitely helps me keep my humidity locked in there due to me living in a desert environment. It is for sure a pricy option but i had the money and i figure it should last me many many years to come. I even dropped in some vinyl backdrop in there to make it more natural looking and not so white. It has a drain tray to catch any water that is produced from misting. Bill Strand was also very prompt in any questions I had about the enclosure, and even some about chameleon husbandry. It comes with dragon ledges so you can attach branches and plants with ease. In my honest opinion I think it’s a great option.
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
If you’re interested, I have a large and a medium atrium clear side dragonstrand enclosures I’m selling. Both are unused. Great enclosures, but since my enclosures now are in a part of the house my cats can access, I have to use glass/thick pvc. Otherwise I’d be using them.
I’m in Pittsburgh, but will be seeing family in New Jersey in early December.
Send a PM if interested.
I’m in Pittsburgh, but will be seeing family in New Jersey in early December.
Send a PM if interested.
Dragonstrand or Tamura designs. This is one of the you get what you pay for situations. You want it to last. Don't waste your money on the ones you mention. They will require a lot of modifications to make them work properly for a chameleon.
If @jamest0o0 Still has his atriums available these are great. It is the dragonstrand I originally bought. I did make modifications to mine as well but it lasted the life of my chameleon.
If @jamest0o0 Still has his atriums available these are great. It is the dragonstrand I originally bought. I did make modifications to mine as well but it lasted the life of my chameleon.
Andrew1283
Chameleon Enthusiast
If they don’t take the large enclosure I will! I am around Philly so right on your route
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yeah I go right by Philly when we head out that way. The enclosure is still in the box even. The box is beat up a bit from getting wet in my garage, but the enclosure hasn’t been used and should be waterproof lol.
Thanks I appreciate it. I’ll message you to inquire more about it.
Thank you, much appreciated
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