Looking for Cage Build Plans

[fishcrazy06]

I know there are a ton of different cage ideas, threads, and etc. What I am looking for is someone whom built something close to these dimensions. I am wanting to build a 2 foot wide by 2 foot deep by 3-4 foot tall cage. This will be the home to a single Male Veiled chameleon. I would like to incorporate an easy drainage system if need be. However, I plan on having my live plants utilize most of the water from misting.

As stated above I plan on using live plants as well. The idea now is to use a pothos plant and an umbrella plant. Any other suggestions?

Do I need to screen just the two sides and front and not the back? Anything else I am not thinking of or something else I should consider to incorporate into the stand?

Thank you in advance.

 

[fishcrazy06]

Should have said I don't really need plans as much as I would like to see some pictures of people's setups that are similar or close to the size I mentioned above.

 

[Hoj]

Here is a link to my build
https://www.chameleonforums.com/enclosure-how-pics-pt1-55241/

part 2 is linked to the bottom of pt 1

 

[dcooley08]

If your looking for building plans im sure i could whip something up for you on the computor. i am an engineer and love to draw and come up with new ideas!!!
That goes for anyone that has some interesting ideas. We would work as a team and get shit done. haha

 

[fishcrazy06]

Here is a link to my build
https://www.chameleonforums.com/enclosure-how-pics-pt1-55241/

part 2 is linked to the bottom of pt 1

Thank you very much. This is what I was looking for. Also something I would be inclined to do due to the fact this will be in my living room as well. There any reason why you didn't use a screen for the door? What are the dimensions of this cage? Did you set this up on something or does it sit flat on the ground like in the pictures?

 

[fishcrazy06]

If your looking for building plans im sure i could whip something up for you on the computor. i am an engineer and love to draw and come up with new ideas!!!
That goes for anyone that has some interesting ideas. We would work as a team and get shit done. haha

That would be awesome if you wanted to do something like that. What I would like is a cage that is 2ft wide by 2ft deep by 4ft tall. Would like there to be a spot on the bottom to house a drip container catch to catch the water from misting and so forth. Would like this to be hidden but easily removed to empty. Would also like the top to be finished off to hide the lighting. So all in all the cage would reach upwards to 5-6' or so. This is something that will be going in a living room behind a chair so I am looking for something nice. I know plans don't do nice I do on my end but just letting everyone know.

 

[Slug]

If your looking for building plans im sure i could whip something up for you on the computor. i am an engineer and love to draw and come up with new ideas!!!
That goes for anyone that has some interesting ideas. We would work as a team and get shit done. haha

Got any plans/ideas for drainage on a 18x18x36 Reptibreeze screen cage? I have no idea what to do for this problem. Any help is welcome.

 

[mrfixit01]

I just finished my build and installed it this morning. Bunches of pictures here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/season-cage-builds-82759 This was a combination of screen and wood framing. It measures 27" x 27" x 52 1/2" OD. The idea was to have a full top hood with an upper level to hold the lights. The drip pan is inside the cage and my umbrella plant sits on it's screen top. Tell me what you think.

 

[Hoj]

Thanks. They sit on 24" stands in my living room with drainage below. I went with the acrylic doors do I could have a uninstructed view of my Chams. I think the doors are one one my fav things about them. Here is a pic of all 4 set up at my new place.

 

[Hoj]

Got any plans/ideas for drainage on a 18x18x36 Reptibreeze screen cage? I have no idea what to do for this problem. Any help is welcome.

With the reptibreeze cages I drill a circle of small holes in the middle of the tray and place a heavy plant in the centre to create a dip and put a bucket or tray below.

 

[fishcrazy06]

Thanks. They sit on 24" stands in my living room with drainage below. I went with the acrylic doors do I could have a uninstructed view of my Chams. I think the doors are one one my fav things about them. Here is a pic of all 4 set up at my new place.
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Sorry for all the questions but what were the dimensions of the cages themselves? I couldn't find them anywhere. BTW they look awesome.

 

[Slug]

With the reptibreeze cages I drill a circle of small holes in the middle of the tray and place a heavy plant in the centre to create a dip and put a bucket or tray below.

I may have to test this out. I have the cage sitting in a glass top end table. I may need to remove the glass and put some kind of edge to hold up the cage to get the drainage I need. I already have a heavy pot filled with rocks in the middle, so this shouldn't be super hard. Thanks!

 

[Hoj]

The cages them selves are roughly 23" x 24" x 48". I have some weird measurements as the acrylic was pre cut and close enough to what I wanted that I used that size and went from there.