See now that could be really nice. Casters are always a good idea on a larger cage, easier to manuever and work with. Good luck can't wait to see the finished project!
So your design sounds like it just might work and be really nice, but I'm with Will, using the glass will be heavy. You know we all have opinions, like they say opinions are like assholes everybodies got one. I would like to think that we all learn something from each other's skepticism and...
"The way Justin is talking about doing this enclosure is actually quite safe with the precautions I made to him and typical monitoring that would be required in either case so you shouldn't be so fast to brush with broad and unfortunately naive strokes claiming recklessness with the wellbeing of...
I have a friend that wants to build a cage the same way but use plexi-glass and drill air holes in it. Thats why I commented the way I did on this thread. I just think it's more time and more work, and more cleaning when that time comes.
So Justin you know that glass can be bad. You gave someone a hard time in one of the other topics for using glass. I say why even take the chance whether its free or not. You MAY put your Chams health at risk and besides you can build a cage for under a $100. I say nay and think what a waste of...
You can use Scheffelera and Benjamina ficus for live plants as well as many others. Hibiscus are great too, when they start to bloom in my Chams cage she eats them. They are a real treat for her! Good luck with your new Cham! I would take the advice of the others and get rid of the GLASS...
Man I wish I lived closer to you as I am in Houston trying to breed my female veiled that is just about a year old. I have posted with no luck on finding a breeder. Too bad :( your male would be the perfect age.