Anyone ever connected 2 reptibreeze together?

[jandlweston]

In a few months my lil guy will need a bigger home...was thinking of buying another 16x16x30 (med) reptibreeze... cutting out the screen on the side and connecting them together...anyone ever tried this? Thoughts?

 

[LetmegrowSTL]

I fail to see the reason as to why you would mutilate two enclosures to make one. If you do proceed, just make sure feeders don't have access to crevices or any gaps made by joining two cages together.

I'm all about innovation, but this seems futile or backwards. Two unmolested cages are better than one Frankenstein cage.

 

[LetmegrowSTL]

Also the vertical axis would remain 16", if it's an arborial species - would appreciate more height than width/length. I sound kinda harsh, not trying to be, just critical thinking out loud.

 

[Lizardlover]

There's actually no need to cut the screen. I've done this in the past by removing the side panels and fastening the two cages together. The door is what can be tricky. If you double hinge it, it works like a charm. The extra horizontal space is definitely appreciated and utilized. Although chams are arboreal, they aren't constantly moving vertically.

 

[jandlweston]

thanks for the input Letmegrow... Im on a budget so rather than spending over 100 for a cage large enough for my male panther I thought I would try this....the height is 30" so the dimensions would be 32Lx16dx30h...just the right size I think...and yes i would make sure there were no gaps as well. and thank you also Lizardlover..was the cage study enough without the side panel frames? thats my big concern.

 

[distortionz]

Molested Frankenstein cages haha

 

[frankpayne32]

I have done this with two 18x18x36 cages. Like lizardlover said previously, you don't have to cut the screen. Just pull out the rubber twine that holds the screen in. Then, I use metal brackets to connect the two cages. This way you can always go back to two cages in the future if you have the need. Definitely a cheap way to give you cham more horizontal space.

 

[freddyf385]

Done that as well for a fishers cham I rescued. Saves money also if you have the cage sitting around might as well put it to good use. I think it would be a good idea.

 

[odduc748]

Just my opinion, here. But, it seems kind of silly to mutilate two cages to get one. Especially when you consider after buying 2 cages you've spent more than you would on 1. You could get a 18x18x36 for about $10-$15 more than a 16x16x30 and a 24x24x48 for $25-$35 more. Plus, you're limiting your cham's available vertical space to only 30", which is not enough for most species.
Again, just my opinion and I'm not trying to put anyone down. I'm merely trying to help.

 

[frankpayne32]

Just my opinion, here. But, it seems kind of silly to mutilate two cages to get one. Especially when you consider after buying 2 cages you've spent more than you would on 1. You could get a 18x18x36 for about $10-$15 more than a 16x16x30 and a 24x24x48 for $25-$35 more. Plus, you're limiting your cham's available vertical space to only 30", which is not enough for most species.
Again, just my opinion and I'm not trying to put anyone down. I'm merely trying to help.

People tend to overvalue vertical space with chams. I think available horizontal space is just as important. It especially makes sense financially if you already have the two smaller cages. It can be done without "mutilating" the cages and they could be returned to two smaller cages easily.