Beginning my chameleon enclosure...work in progress

[Juxocyde]

the screen is staying in the frame and the splines are the right size, im having a problem keeping the screen straight when im placing the splines in cause i get it either pulling materiel from one side or the other and then back again causing it to become crooked when its finished, basically the screen has a curved indention if you were to take off the spline and take out the screen, this causes frame warp that makes it difficult to make the door which has little support when installed because it is only being held down in 2 places most of the time and is hard to align correctly.

 

[Elizadolots]

Maybe you need to brace your corners?

Those ones in the top row are what I'm thinking of. Are you able to clamp the frame to a workplace?

 

[draetish]

Be careful on the type of Umbrella plant you get.Schefflera actinophylla is the one you want in the pic below. The link I posted is under "resources" on the forum and shows the one you don't want.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/pla...browse=scientific&view=photo&order=compatible

 

[formidableone14]

Ahh yeah i ran into that problem but my solution was, to pull a little extra slack to the inside part of the frame when rolling, so when it pulls its pulling form the outside thus keepeing the screen just loose enough not to twist the frames.

 

[formidableone14]

I have my enclosure on a 55g aquarium stand and there are bracings along the edge to keep it from moving left or right.

 

[formidableone14]

I was wondering if this was suitable, it says aboricola. Its used as a bonsai type tree, which i think would allow for very very easy pruning and getting it to fill the cage up nicely. Note the massive amount of possible branches.

 

[luevelvet]

That schefflera will work. Also, be careful what type of "Jasmine" you acquire (if you do). The Pinwheel Jasmine, Tabernaemontana divaricata, isn't a safe plant while other Jasmines seem to be ok.

The cage looks good and provides a great deal of horizontal space, which I and the chameleons are a fan of.

Luis

 

[formidableone14]

I agree and thank you, not sure if i want jasmines,I wanna get something (vine-like)HOYA? for the lower level of the enclosure and eventually move them to other areas throughout. I almost wanted to make a barrier of sorts to keep the cham from getting to the very bottom yet still provding a low level area to roam if wanted. Any feedback?

 

[Leilaskeeper]

That plant you have in your enclosure currently is fine to use but if you notice your cham sampling it often, take it out. It can be toxic if ingested often.

 

[formidableone14]

Well Im still rlly confused about the whole sheffllera actinophyla and aboricola. Could someone let me know what this is for sure, sticker said aboricola, and if so this is the safe one correct?