What kind of screen to use for DIY?

[Sherlinwed]

Hey Guys,

I'm going to build a mansion for my lil BB who is already growing out of his cage. I originally wanted to use PVC or Vinyl coated hardcloth, but they only carry 1/2" which is way to big. I want 1/8"or 1/4" so the crickets and any new feeders I'm going to start him on dont escape and start their own colony in my house..ha Any suggestions on where or what substitute I can use? I also heard that you can use regular screen on the outside and the pvc inside, but I have no idea how to give the space between to give him enough space to crawl.

 

[DAD3886]

i used reg aluminum screening from home depot/lowes

 

[Rob G]

i used reg aluminum screening from home depot/lowes

I'm in the process of building a cage. I bought regular aluminum screening

 

[OrangeCrush]

Screening

I have just made a cage as well. I just used regular alum screening. It worked out really well and the holes are very tiny so nothing can escape. I bought a 4ft x25ft screening an it only cost about $27 so now I have plenty left over when I need to make another cage.

 

[Carlton]

I have just made a cage as well. I just used regular alum screening. It worked out really well and the holes are very tiny so nothing can escape. I bought a 4ft x25ft screening an it only cost about $27 so now I have plenty left over when I need to make another cage.

Watch your cham for claw damage. They get the tips caught in window screen and can pull out their claws. Some chams do it more than others, but be aware.

 

[Workhorse]

I used the pet mesh at home depot/lowes with great results. No claw damage to a veiled.