bird cage?

[sdraiders619]

Does anybody use a bird cage to let their cham soak up some sun outside? Nothing too fancy just a cage with a stick and a little artificial plant?

 

[carol5208]

Sure you could do that. I do not personally but I have a cage that has larger holes and you will get some straggling bugs(I get anoles too living in Fla). The only draw back is if you feed prey that can crawl through and get out if you choose to feed in the cage.

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Great idea cheap inexpensive way to get sun

 

[DeremensisBlue]

Does anybody use a bird cage to let their cham soak up some sun outside? Nothing too fancy just a cage with a stick and a little artificial plant?

This would work, but (a HUGE but) you have to be incredibly careful not to overheat your chameleon. With no cover it is frightening how quick they can overheat and die. Remember, they not only get the sun from above, but also reflected from the cage bottom. They get double heated and you don't feel that walking around next to the cage.

It is a good idea. Please be careful in execution.

Bill

 

[carol5208]

This would work, but (a HUGE but) you have to be incredibly careful not to overheat your chameleon. With no cover it is frightening how quick they can overheat and die. Remember, they not only get the sun from above, but also reflected from the cage bottom. They get double heated and you don't feel that walking around next to the cage.

It is a good idea. Please be careful in execution.

Bill

yes, I was assuming with any outdoor cage, that shade would be provided.

 

[SaintJimmy]

i did a whole post on the topic..

https://www.chameleonforums.com/couple-ideas-please-read-121743/

 

[sdraiders619]

Great thread jimmy. I wish I could find a cage that size for $120. My thread was about just buying a cheap cage like a 24x18x24 bird cage for like $20 bucks at the swap meet just so I could get my guy to soak up some sun for like 30 minutes a day. Not a permanent enclosure.