Homemade (low cost) custom cage

[djfunkshowkid]

I'm off on my lil ventures again, and finally got sick of these pet store cages that I'm keeping my Veiled Chameleons in. Currently, one is a 16"x16"x24" all screened cage. The other one is a 14"x14"x20" glass/screen terrarium. I (personally) don't think that these are adequate for neither the Chameleons' or my own happiness.

Earlier today while walking around Wal-Mart...I saw a multilevel utility shelf that is 36"x24"x72". As I was eyeballing this, I was imagining seeing this unit with only half of the shelves in....and screening in the enclosure. The bottom shelf could be used to neatly organize the RS400, Cool-Mist, food, and drainage.

Sooo, this is going to be my little blog on how I'm going to go about this to create what I would call, an adequate enclosure for my lil Veileds.

Stay Tuned!!

 

[Volta]

Sweet. Im excited to see i made mine from 2x1 aspen now that ive built it im seeing all these potential enclosures that i couldve done exactly what your talkin.. So im interested. In what your going to do my enclosure is 36x24x70 so very similar demensions

 

[Volta]

Here is a picture my enclosure so far still have to silicone and put screen up

 

[ahood]

Great! I can't wait to see how this turns out. I'd like to transform an everyday furniture item into a chameleon cage when mine gets older. Looks nicer and provides them with more room!

 

[werecat]

Any chance you can post the name and brand of the shelving unit from Walmart? I'd like to pick one up too if it's affordable!

 

[SingingShooter]

this does sound awesome!! I have my guy in a glass aquarium right now (but I know he will need something like this in the future) I can't wait to hear how it goes and please let us know what you are using so that some of us can replicate if we like it!!

 

[gs98cobra]

Looks nice so far. Can't wait for updates on how it's coming along.