Vivarium help
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kdc5019
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You want to get a 24x24x48 cage and lay it on its side? and then put a piece of wood in the middle of the cage as a divider?
What species are you keeping?
Unless your housing a small chameleon species a 2'x2'x2' cage is too small for any of the typical chameleon species. With a majority of chams, the larger the cage the better!
Also what is the best way to attach lighting to wooden vivarium to ensure the chameleon doesn't come In to contact with it
kdc5019
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Sorry for misunderstanding.
Yes you can have a cage that size with a divider in between. We make custom cages like that all the time. The only thing I would recommend is to not use wood as the divider. As it would eventually warp and rot from continual humidity and moisture from constant mistings.
I would recommend some type of plastic like PVC as a divider. You can get 4x8 sheets at Home Depot or Lowes.
Yes you can have a cage that size with a divider in between. We make custom cages like that all the time. The only thing I would recommend is to not use wood as the divider. As it would eventually warp and rot from continual humidity and moisture from constant mistings.
I would recommend some type of plastic like PVC as a divider. You can get 4x8 sheets at Home Depot or Lowes.
kdc5019
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Lights typically get out on the outside of the cage so they simply lay on top. It is not recommended to put lights on the inside of the cage as your chameleon could come in contact with it and burn itself.
How would I do this on a wooden vivarium
kdc5019
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So as an example. If the total length if your double cage is 4', buy a 4' linear light fixture. Ide recommend a double or quad fixture so you can provide UVB and 6500k.
Then you simply lay it on the top of the cage. Then provide a basking spot for both of you chams on either side.
Then you simply lay it on the top of the cage. Then provide a basking spot for both of you chams on either side.
Top of cage is wooden how would I achive this or am I being dumb lol
kdc5019
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If the top is solid then obviously the lights have to go on the inside. I have no experience with lights inside cages. However I would assume you would want to create a barrier (screen or something similar) so your Cham could not go up and get to the light and burn itself.
Is you Vivarium solid wood on all sides besides the front?
Maybe a picture would help us visualize what you have.
Is you Vivarium solid wood on all sides besides the front?
Maybe a picture would help us visualize what you have.
ZiggyStardust
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I would have some reservations over air circulation and adequate ventilation in a setup of all glass/wod.
My Viv is glass on all four walls, but the top is mesh and this does give a decent level of air circulation, without having to worry about keeping a decent temp in the UK or misting damage due to having mesh on all sides. I have an 8 month old male Veiled and he does seem to be thriving.
My Viv is glass on all four walls, but the top is mesh and this does give a decent level of air circulation, without having to worry about keeping a decent temp in the UK or misting damage due to having mesh on all sides. I have an 8 month old male Veiled and he does seem to be thriving.
MelissaB
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Here's alink to the Viv the OP is talking about.
http://rsreptilesupplies.co.uk/epag...Wooden_Vivariums/VivExotic_Arboreal_Vivariums
There does seem to be vents built into the design. I believe another member here has this type of setup. I think they cut out some of the top and screened it to get more airflow, though.
http://rsreptilesupplies.co.uk/epag...Wooden_Vivariums/VivExotic_Arboreal_Vivariums
There does seem to be vents built into the design. I believe another member here has this type of setup. I think they cut out some of the top and screened it to get more airflow, though.
