Cage Stand

[chameeeleon]

What do you guys use for an enclosure stand? I have an XL Reptibreeze and I can't seem to find anything that is 2ft x 2ft! Something like a nightstand with a cabinet would work. Or an aquarium stand, but those are expensive.

 

[chameeeleon]

Also side question: What kind of bendy vines do you use? I saw some at a store recently but the texturized rubber stuff started to come off as soon as I picked it up...

 

[ApachePilot88]

I have a 2' x 2' vivarium that my Cham stays in; I was keeping her vivarium on top of my low profile dresser. I looked at stands for a little while and actually decided to build my own; if you are crafty it isn't hard to build one to fit your needs. The internet is full of build plans. I know Exo Terra sells cabinet stands; as far as pricing, you would have to check there site.

I posted a pic of my stand build currently in progress; I even turned the bottom into a built in hermit crab cage for my wife hermits. But like I said just get creative..

 

[ApachePilot88]

I use exo terra and zoo meds artificial vines. Work pretty well for me.

 

[Big Gulp]

What do you guys use for an enclosure stand? I have an XL Reptibreeze and I can't seem to find anything that is 2ft x 2ft! Something like a nightstand with a cabinet would work. Or an aquarium stand, but those are expensive.

I found a nice stand on Craigslist that measured 24x24.

 

[Ahyriah]

I am having the same issue! I saw a coffee table on Ikea.com that was a 30''x 30'' that could work. But I haven't decided if it was worth it or if I should just try and make my own.

 

[streetmike84]

As far as vines go i use exo terra not seen the zoo med but gess they are just the same
I fold mine in half and twist them looks alot nicer than just staght

 

[chameeeleon]

Thanks for the help everyone, I'll probably just end up building one. I'm going to check out home depot today, I might find something there.

 

[Lathis]

I searched high and low for a 24" square table that didn't cost a fortune. This was over a year ago, but I never did find anything that was quite right. I ended up building a custom enclosure, so it became a non-issue. Tarzhay (that's how fancy people pronounce Target) used to have some 18" square put together tables for about $20. They might do in a pinch or until you find something better.

 

[Ukbasil]

I made one from 18mm ply with drainage tray system love it but the drain base is only 18inch because it's for a baby but the stand is built to house a 24x24 cage

 

[kplatvoet]

I love that drain tray - Where did you get it ? (the stand is nice too)
I went in the opposite direction - I got the stand first (a kitchen cart from Overstock) and then got the cages to match-
The cart I found fit the dragonstrand breeder cage perfectly - I just put it together without the drawer and top - I then had Canvas build me one to the same measurements - I don't need a divider and I'm quite happy with it - I would be a bit happier if I hadn't tried to save 2 dollars and ended up with two different carts - the one I got from Amazon had 1/2 inch less space so I needed to do adjusting and the handles are different. I have a bigger cart and cage that Canvas is now doing.
I use a mixture of different vines but I don't really like the exoterra - they seem shorter and not as bendable I like these better

http://www.amazon.com/Fluker-Labs-S...upplies_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=15BMTJS6X2BAAMNA5ZKV

 

[Ukbasil]

I got the base from a very good breeding/cage company called Muji chameleon in the uk http://chameleonworldmuji.co.uk/ think they deliver to the us

 

[Mike Fisher]

The ultimate in cheap, PVC pipe. Modular, easy to add to as you grow.