Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
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Beardies
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Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thank you @Ares05 we just ordered the girls pink polkadot wings to .
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Here's mine (the little turd... 
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This is the highest he's ever climbed up his cork log. I think he's trying to hide because he just destroyed three of the plants in his enclosure, while ignoring a perfectly delectable bowl of veggies & dusted supers.
)This is the highest he's ever climbed up his cork log. I think he's trying to hide because he just destroyed three of the plants in his enclosure, while ignoring a perfectly delectable bowl of veggies & dusted supers.
AmandaS
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What kind of enclosure do you have?Here's mine (the little turd...
This is the highest he's ever climbed up his cork log. I think he's trying to hide because he just destroyed three of the plants in his enclosure, while ignoring a perfectly delectable bowl of veggies & dusted supers.
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I have been looking at Zen enclosures, i think it is called. Not too many really good beardy enclosures out there, huh??
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Zen enclosures look really nice and are big enough for a mature beardie. They are priced a bit out of what I can currently manage, so I took a chance on Repti Zoo. I have to say I’m pretty pleased with the Repti Zoo and impressed with the quality, considering it’s a Chinese company. Packaged & shipped very well and super easy to assemble.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
I designed & built my own based on the basic Crossfire design (similar to Talking Serpents below). I knew I wanted a tile floor, but I didn't have access to a large enough tile saw, so I designed the enclosure around the tiles. I used baltic birch instead of standard plywood to avoid any VOC issues from pine (and because it's a better material in general), and since baltic birch comes in 5' x 5' sheets, I made the enclosure 5' long instead of 4'. Fewer cuts & less waste. It's extra tall (36") to accommodate a storage area above (which also conceals lighting & wiring).
I have some tiles (24" x 12") left over that will go on the bottom of my cham enclosure. Design-in-Progress. ?
There are quite a few 4x2x2s for beardies now.
Zen Habitats is a popular one. I know what they use and where to get most of it, but they have purchasing power I can't match.
Critter Condo
Carolina Custom Cages
Talking Serpents (Kit)
There are more, but I don't have links handy, and I see many are out of stock (corona?)
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
That was my first stop when shopping for my beardie’s enclosure. He’s a glass surfer though and can’t risk him tearing up screen and escaping with my predatory cats and dog around.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Here he is in his Repti Zoo. He’s a messy little guy so a couple of things are out for cleaning at the moment.
Ohhhhhh ok nevermind...
AmandaS
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Oh, it is nicer than I thought it would be.
AmandaS
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Would you post a picture of your enclosure...Just to amuse me. I do not have the handy capabilities to be building my own. Lol.
Ill probably just wait a little until I can afford the zen habitat i want ?
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
I caught him in this spot yesterday. He spent most of the day there, and slept that way all last night (he's still there). I assure you, he is not stuck or pinned—he just likes it there. When he gets hungry, or cold, or has to ? he'll come out. This is like the 3rd time he's done this.Here's mine (the little turd...
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
He just likes to stand around
ryavanzandt
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Does everyone think that a 4x2x2 enclosure is big enough? Was thinking about a beardie after I build my Russian his new home this fall. Currently in a 4x2x2 critter condo. Empty cage syndrome.
Is that hole thing an ear? And she is adorable!
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
From what I gather, that is recommended size. I feel like beardies deserve more space tho, cause they get so large.Does everyone think that a 4x2x2 enclosure is big enough? Was thinking about a beardie after I build my Russian his new home this fall. Currently in a 4x2x2 critter condo. Empty cage syndrome.
AmandaS
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Pi11ow
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We have 2 that are 48x24x24 and one that 68x26x34 that our 4-5 year old is in. Honestly it’s been our experience that the older they get the less active they are and so she mostly hangs out on one side. Very rarely travels the whole length of the enclosure. We’ve even adjusted temps thinking she was cold and that’s why she doesn’t go to the cooler end often. She’s just lazy. We may end up building another 4x2x2 and repurposing the larger enclosure
