first diy cage!

[Sabazerehi]

so i've decided to finally go ahead and get a chameleon. i used to work in a pet store and i took care of a variety, that was a few years ago, but have always wanted one since. been reading a lot online and on this forum and i've already started picking up supplies for the build. I wanted to get your guys' opinion on everything before i start to make sure i'm not making any mistakes that could hard the chameleon.

Parts

Pine Corner Moulding

Fiberglass Insect Netting/ Silver Grey (home depot)

Mixwax Polyuerthane Clear Semi Gloss Spray

Nail/Staple gun

i'm also going to be building a tray that water and waste can fall into below the bottom of the cage out of acrylic.

here are photos of the netting and spray

and here's a crude drawing of what i hope the cage will end up looking like.

let me know what you guys think! thanks!

 

[maxttu]

Can't wait to see the final production! Good luck! Post up step by step pics!!

 

[yojon3000]

Hey quick tip I think the minwax is supposed to be water based. if im not mistaken

 

[kokom05lb]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_164668-24-3...L=?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo= Use this. Also keep in mind that crickets can chew though fiberglass so dont free range them =)

 

[Sabazerehi]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! i'll make sure to swap out the spray for the right one.

as for the netting, is there a better one that you would recommend that i can find at a hardware store? and what do you mean by don't free range them?

thanks!!

 

[kokom05lb]

I meant crickets... You can use http://www.lowes.com/Windows-Doors/_/N-1z13eny/pl?Ntt=screen or http://www.lowes.com/pd_14428-55-30...uctId=3465774&Ntt=screen&Ns=p_product_price|0 or pet screen BUT pet screen prevents UVB so dont put pet screen on top. Or you can use hardware cloth. I mean you can use fiberglass screen just cup feed =)

 

[Sabazerehi]

got it! thanks so much!

 

[RAP66]

I'd suggest hardware cloth over screen. It's harder to work with but looks better in the end. The other reason why is because my chams lost toes because of the screen.