Custom build

[Tonystandman]

So after making several aquarium stands and canopies I want to make a chameleon enclosure, I do have a mist king and a dripper quite possibly want to use some glass for the sides of the enclosure, and screen for the top and front doors, it will be 30 inches wide 2 feet deep 36 inches tall.
I will do a Styrofoam back panel carved to look like rocks. Is the glass panel a bad idea? I will have a drain I just want to keep the humidity where I want, our house is very dry.
I will make it out of three-quarter hardwood stained with a canopy to cover the lights,

 

[eli]

im not to sure since im new to owning chameleons as well but i do think that would be okay , will the back also be screen ?

 

[Tyaeda]

Check out the build I just completed: https://www.chameleonforums.com/new-cage-build-124285/

It has a custom 3d rockwall made of styrofoam.


My only suggestion, depending on the species of chameleon, you'll want to go as big as you can fit in the space you're putting the cage. The cost difference isn't much - so if you're willing to spend it and build it - you might as well go all out. Your cham will love you for it too.

I would go all screen to start. You can always cover the sides or get a humidifier if levels are too low later on.

 

[Tonystandman]

Yes, that's nice! Real nice ,
I'm going to make a canopy for the lights , open on top .
I wanted to know if the back panel is solid foam rocks , can the two side panels be glass?
Screen front and top