My DIY 24x48

[Samsonsfrogs]

So here is my 24x48 screen cage I built for Thumper. Currently he is in a reptibreeze 16x30 witch I am starting to feel like he is growing out of.My wife was freaking out on how big it was, lol I also didn't relize how big it was going to be! Anyways I plan on building one more along with a custom stand within the next few months so I'll post pics of those when they happen.

This is the cage built (not screened).

The supplies I used :

Turned out ok....it was fun to build! Here are some pics of Thumper in his 16x30

 

[ChameleonNerd]

looks good to me!

he/she seems to be comfortable in there... and quite cute!

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

Thanks,oh and sorry it's a he, lol. I am looking forward to seeing him color up.

 

[Ray99]

Will the 24x48 is fine for an adult male veiled??

 

[Ray99]

Nice cham and cage!!

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

Thanks! Now I have take it apart and screen it.

 

[raphael14]

I do not see any problems with it, looking good

 

[eriksorg]

You've done a fine job!!!!

 

[camimom]

Will the 24x48 is fine for an adult male veiled??

Yes. Most people recommend a 24x24x48 cage for adult veields and panthers. though bigger is always better!

 

[rangos]

Looks just like a reptibreez. how much do you think you spent total on parts

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

Total cost to build was around 70 dollars.

 

[yankfanthom]

Total cost to build was around 70 dollars.

Cheaper than a Reptibreeze and better quality too!

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Looks good man!

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

So I stayed up to like 2 am last night screening the cage and man......did that take for ever! I know how to screen, but with the frame being so flimsy, every time you finish a piece you need to check you didn't bow the sides. Anyways it's almost finished. I got the screen so tight on the door that it won't close properly. Gotta rescreen it not so tight. I'll post pics when it's all finished.

 

[espressodude]

This post is a good example why for most people it's better to buy a cage. If you have reptile shows in your area you can usually get a 2x2x4 cage for $80-$90. Most of us don't have screening experience and as you can probably tell us screening with aluminum screen can be quite the challenge. The mark-up on screen cages seems to be one of the most reasonable things we have to buy for our chams. Now if you have the skill set and time it can make sense.