Mesh cage

[Kazza]

I've been searching for a mesh cage for Shiver and couldn't find any in local stores so i extended my search to the internet.

I've found a site selling them, there's a 22 gallon and a 38 gallon, here's the link to the 38 gallon......

http://www.bitsforpets.com/product_info.php?cPath=12_328&products_id=1312

Could i please have your opinions on this enclosure before i order it?

Many thanks

Karen
xxx

 

[joseofsa]

wow $60+ usd(unless the sign means euros then its an ok price)!! we can get them for $22 usd about 10 gbp. if thats a good price in the uk go for it i have them(22 gallon) for my chams.

 

[Kazza]

Hehe, it'll be Euro's, it £22.99 GBP which would be roughly $35??? ( UK is always more expensive than USA )

Do you think the 38 gallon will be too big?

 

[blood4eva69]

i think that would be too big for you 8 week old chameleon. i my honest opinion u need one around 20''tall18''wide 12''deep

 

[Kazza]

The 22 gallon is 14.5" x 14.5" x 25", that's about the same size as what she's in now - i'll be better with that one then

Thanx

 

[blood4eva69]

sorry kazzai just read the pm. yea that one will be good just make sure she has enough plants and vines to me her stay away from the mesh.

 

[Kazza]

Cool

I'm going to buy lots of real plants when i get this cage, should i get the tray for underneath too?

I've got the reptile carpet, another lamp with a 60w bulb and a nice big selection of bugs - just bought some indian walking sticks

 

[blood4eva69]

yea u will need to set up a drainage system that works for you. what i do is i drop water in the leave (like rain) and i have a dish covered with mesh to catch the water and i empty it out every day with a hose. but like i said to wat works for you

 

[Julirs]

I started my Veiled out in this cage at 2 months with the breeder's blessing. It has worked out fine. I have the plastic liner that has good and bad points. I am wiping up water with paper towels, but it is easy to clean once a week with a hose. I hand-sprayer mist my guy 3X daily for 5 minutes, and even that produces alot of water. You will need a good UVB light because the mesh is dark and blocks light. I use a Zoomed 10.0, and because of the dark mesh, it is not easy to see into the cage unless it is well lit.

 

[Kazza]

Great advise, thanx guys

I've got a good supply of paper towels lol - using them in my stick insect tank, much easier & cheaper than substrate.

Now ( please don't shout at me ) i was thinking of putting my mealworms in the same tank as the stick insects - is this a good idea or will the worms eat them? It's just a space saving idea

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Why not contain the worms to a small plastic container that you can set in there. I have 3 types of worms in one drawer but they are seperated this way

-Brad

 

[Kazza]

That's i good idea, i can put all of my bugs in there like that - there's plenty of room.

Thanks Brad

 

[joseofsa]

( UK is always more expensive than USA )

Thanks bush!

yup yup good cages

 

[nbhs_lauren08]

Go to
www.lllreptile.com They have lots of mesh cages for pretty good prices and they range from about 10 gallons to 260 gallons I think.

 

[beni]

i think that would be too big for you 8 week old chameleon. i my honest opinion u need one around 20''tall18''wide 12''deep

I had my veiled chameleon already at the beginig in 100 gallon cage, and there were no problems.

 

[Crazy eyez]

Vivarium..

Hey there, I just recently purchased a Chameleon. Itl ives in a home-made glass Viv just now roughly 14" x 16". I know I need a mesh/screened viv but funds are low just now - Will he be ok for maybe a few more weeks?
He's a Vieled Chameleon about 5inch long to base of tail.

Cheers much. Chris.

 

[alan23]

mesh cages

hi mate im purchasing a cham soon and this is where im getting my mesh cage from i ws thinking bout getting one of them cages u showed bt the crickets chewing through mesh put me off.these cages look sturdy too take a look



http://www.crislis.co.uk/thatcher/repcage/index.php