Clay's Giant Enclosure Build!
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etclement
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Wednesday, June 21st
Wow, already this far through June. The bottom is going to be plywood with pond liner (thanks @Extensionofgreen) but the rest will be polywall. Forgot to update yesterday, but the framing is all worked out and half installed for the polywall and bottom.
Wow, already this far through June. The bottom is going to be plywood with pond liner (thanks @Extensionofgreen) but the rest will be polywall. Forgot to update yesterday, but the framing is all worked out and half installed for the polywall and bottom.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Post some pics when you have a chance
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etclement
Established Member
Thursday, June 22nd
Today has been a great day! My parents decided they wanted the enclosure done asap just as much as I did, and said they could pay me in advance for everything I needed! So expect some major updates in the next week! Clay doesn't seem to know this though. He got taken outside, showered for the first time, and the his cage got moved. Big day, but now he's very timid.
Today has been a great day! My parents decided they wanted the enclosure done asap just as much as I did, and said they could pay me in advance for everything I needed! So expect some major updates in the next week! Clay doesn't seem to know this though. He got taken outside, showered for the first time, and the his cage got moved. Big day, but now he's very timid.
etclement
Established Member
Friday, June 23rd
I went ahead and got two 22' arcadia 12% bulbs and a MegaRay for UVB, and I went to home depot and got the rest of the materials for the cage. Unfortunately, the fixture I got wasn't even the right proportions! It was about an inch too long for the bulbs. Now I have to go back to home depot or lowes and get a new fixture
I went ahead and got two 22' arcadia 12% bulbs and a MegaRay for UVB, and I went to home depot and got the rest of the materials for the cage. Unfortunately, the fixture I got wasn't even the right proportions! It was about an inch too long for the bulbs. Now I have to go back to home depot or lowes and get a new fixture
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Looks really good . I can't wait for it to be complete .
etclement
Established Member
Saturday, June 24th
I finalized plans for the cage back and put in the pond liner in the base (didn't get a picture). Unfortunately, the staples I used for the plywood aren't strong enough so I have to get screws later. The cage will probably be finished by tomorrow, the door put in, lights tested, and Clay put in by Monday!
I finalized plans for the cage back and put in the pond liner in the base (didn't get a picture). Unfortunately, the staples I used for the plywood aren't strong enough so I have to get screws later. The cage will probably be finished by tomorrow, the door put in, lights tested, and Clay put in by Monday!
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etclement
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Sunday, June 25th
The cage is, for all intents and purposes, done! All that is left is to add paneling to the sides and drainage, the door, then once the lights are here, Clay will be ready to go! I also shot myself in the leg with a staple gun, but it didn't go in far and I'm fine, don't worry.
The cage is, for all intents and purposes, done! All that is left is to add paneling to the sides and drainage, the door, then once the lights are here, Clay will be ready to go! I also shot myself in the leg with a staple gun, but it didn't go in far and I'm fine, don't worry
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Veild Cham Owner
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I am guessing his new cage is going to be screen?
etclement
Established Member
Yes it is mostly screen
etclement
Established Member
Sunday, July 2nd
It's already July! I am back from my trip and I know now what I will do to finish the cage. I will add the substrate in so the cage is complete, but not the micro fauna, so the substrate can get settled a bit. I may or may not be able to get the cage done by Saturday, which is when I leave for a Colorado for a week. Even if I do get it done, Clay will not go in it until after the trip, because I want to make sure the soil is properly functioning in the cage.
It's already July! I am back from my trip and I know now what I will do to finish the cage. I will add the substrate in so the cage is complete, but not the micro fauna, so the substrate can get settled a bit. I may or may not be able to get the cage done by Saturday, which is when I leave for a Colorado for a week. Even if I do get it done, Clay will not go in it until after the trip, because I want to make sure the soil is properly functioning in the cage.
OldMillXxX
New Member
Looks like a great design. Building one myself, but taking my time.
