cage ?

[harleyc]

Hello everyone, I see so many different DIY cages here. Do you make your out side cages different from your indoor cages? I see alot of cages with the backs & bottoms closed in. No screen at all. I ask this because i am building out side cages. I thought the main idea was to get as mush air circulation as possible? But i might be wrong!! The biggest thing i need to ask is, Should i close in the backs of the cages??? I live in FL, and my chameleons will be out in my FL room most of the year. it is a great state to have them in. We all ready have so many wild chameleons, frogs, snakes, birds, gecos, reptiles, and so on here. Thanks again for your time, Harleyc

 

[Julirs]

In Florida you want all sides to be screen.

 

[DGray]

beef them up

Outdoor cages have to have heavier walls to protect you chams from predators like cats, crows, and snakes. I have big problems keeping curious cats away from the cages when the chameleons are outside.

 

[Julirs]

Outdoor cages have to have heavier walls to protect you chams from predators like cats, crows, and snakes. I have big problems keeping curious cats away from the cages when the chameleons are outside.

I do completely agree with this as I had rats eating into Reptariums on my lanai. However, with 90-100 degree heat in the summer you have to have airflow.

 

[harleyc]

Thank you so much for this info. I am going to take off my screen and add the strong stuff!!! I will never leave them out side over night. The cages are on wheels so They will go gack in my FL, room to stay safe and i will wheel them back out in the morning for some sunshine. with shad block on top!!!