Custom Enclosure

[MatthewGregory]

After my first chameleon, Wenzty the Jackson's, passed it made me even more passionate about chameleons. I have begun making a custome cage for my next chameleon, Wentzy jr. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[MatthewGregory]

Added some support/ DIY dragon ledges

 

[brownie64]

looks like a good start.

 

[Decadancin]

I love a good build!

 

[vtcowgirl]

Nice! I did something similar and am very glad - my only advice when doing the front, make sure that one of the cross pieces isn't exactly at your eye level! I didn't realize I had done

 

[MatthewGregory]

Nice! I did something similar and am very glad - my only advice when doing the front, make sure that one of the cross pieces isn't exactly at your eye level! I didn't realize I had done View attachment 170428View attachment 170429

Thats a great build and will definitely be much more professional than mine!! I will keep that in mind when I continue building.

 

[MatthewGregory]

Nice! I did something similar and am very glad - my only advice when doing the front, make sure that one of the cross pieces isn't exactly at your eye level! I didn't realize I had done View attachment 170428View attachment 170429

What kind of paint did you use?

 

[carol5208]

Those set ups are gorgeous vtcowgirl!!! Lucky chameleons!!!

 

[vtcowgirl]

What kind of paint did you use?

Just regular paint. It was on the returns shelf at the local hardware store so was a whooping $2.00. The screen is all on the inside so they cant chee it or anything.

 

[phantomchameleon]

How do you even attach the screen to the frame?

 

[MatthewGregory]

How do you even attach the screen to the frame?

Staple it to the wood

 

[phantomchameleon]

Staple it to the wood

Thank you

 

[MatthewGregory]

Put the walls and fencing up. Will continue tomorrow.

 

[MatthewGregory]

The guy at reptile store said i should not paint the cage. Does the wood need waterproofing or will it be fine the way it is. I have a mistking that will go off several times a day.

 

[Replife]

The guy at reptile store said i should not paint the cage. Does the wood need waterproofing or will it be fine the way it is. I have a mistking that will go off several times a day.

I would use a water sealant for things like deck's and dock's give plenty of time to cure then paint over it as long as your cham is not eating the enclosure there will be no problem with it

 

[MatthewGregory]

I would use a water sealant for things like deck's and dock's give plenty of time to cure then paint over it as long as your cham is not eating the enclosure there will be no problem with it

Did you just use paint or did you waterproof also? I already bought some zero voc low odor paint.

 

[Replife]

Did you just use paint or did you waterproof also? I already bought some zero voc low odor paint.

It's up 2 you do you want a enclosure that will last the life span of one cham (just paint could last 3-5years ) or one that could last 6-10 year's (water lock then paint)

 

[MatthewGregory]

Gotta get some more plants and add branches. Still have to make the drainage layer and setup the mistking. Im still not sure if im gonna paint since half of people tell me not while the other half does.

 

[Stinger]

Almost Completed. This is second build. I still need time for paints to cure.
Made the Background and foam planter. I'm very please with suggestion from someone here on using pond liner, that worked great . I still have my doors Screened top ones ,and bottom ones to do. Have another Mistking coming, and Todd @lightyourreptiles gave me suggestions on Lighting such a Big enclosure.
Habitat area not the full cabinet size . 50" X 30"X 52". I also had the option of dividing it into two enclosures with dividing wall. For now I'll leave it full size.
When using your imagination anything is possible , that's why I love seeing others work here. Let your thoughts go wild. Besides it's not that costly check out Used furniture places . This is my second build. Yes I have lots of power tools. Will be finished in the next couple of weeks . Planted and all.
The Bigger the Better.

 

[MatthewGregory]

Thats a really nice build!!!