New Enclousure

[Albi_thecham]

Hello! im looking to change my chameleon Abli to a new enclosure, the one she already has is a bit small.
I have not found any good price or seller of a bigger cage, but i found a guy that makes them here in my city...
I just cant decide which size is better, someone has different experience to compare?
i dont know if i should make it taller or wider. and which size is the best suitable, not tooo big

 

[Hydra_cosplay]

A 2'x2'x4' should be the bare minimum. So anything that size or bigger even is perfect!

Couple of samples https://www.thecritterdepot.com/products/open-air-aluminum-screen-cage-free-shipping
https://dragonstrand.com/

 

[PabloTheCham]

Wider is better then taller. 3x2x4 would be perfect!

 

[Albi_thecham]

A 27" wide, 18" deep, 39'' tall ?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

A 27" wide, 18" deep, 39'' tall ?

Just (for the moment) considering the footprint, 27 x 18 = 3.375 sq. ft. as opposed to 4 sq. ft. (min) in a 24 x 24.

Is there some reason for those dimensions? IMO, a bit larger would be preferable.

 

[MissSkittles]

Wider is better then taller. 3x2x4 would be perfect!

How about wide and tall. Those are good dimensions.

 

[Albi_thecham]

 

[bbyoda]

2x2x4 to keep it simple if you're having a hard time deciding, OP. If you want bigger than that, then add inches or feet to make it wider or taller, but don't go smaller than that in any direction. Does the person who makes custom builds have a site or examples to share? I'd love to see, and also to see the enclosure you end up creating. I'm a sucker for big enclosures even though I don't have the space for anything beyond 2x2x4.

 

[RescueMom]

Hello! im looking to change my chameleon Abli to a new enclosure, the one she already has is a bit small.
I have not found any good price or seller of a bigger cage, but i found a guy that makes them here in my city...
I just cant decide which size is better, someone has different experience to compare?
i dont know if i should make it taller or wider. and which size is the best suitable, not tooo big

I agree with the 2x2x4.
I just ordered the XL reptibreeze from petco, free shipping, for just over $105.00. And if you don't want / need the acryl front door rather than the screen door, and aren't looking for the led lighting, I would suggest saving money on that and adding the dragon strand ledges for an additional $60ish. Then you'll have a nice set up!

 

[Albi_thecham]

2x2x4 to keep it simple if you're having a hard time deciding, OP. If you want bigger than that, then add inches or feet to make it wider or taller, but don't go smaller than that in any direction. Does the person who makes custom builds have a site or examples to share? I'd love to see, and also to see the enclosure you end up creating. I'm a sucker for big enclosures even though I don't have the space for anything beyond 2x2x4.

Perfectt!! So ill custom it to be as tall as 4!
This are some examples of the cages that the guy designs and makes... i can choose between glass or screen or both.

 

[MissSkittles]

Perfectt!! So ill custom it to be as tall as 4!
This are some examples of the cages that the guy designs and makes... i can choose between glass or screen or both.

Those are sharp looking! Can’t wait to see yours.

 

[Albi_thecham]

Those are sharp looking! Can’t wait to see yours.

ill post mine when its ready!!

 

[bbyoda]

Yay! Those do look great. There are lots of threads on here that you can search for to learn more about benefits of hybrid (screen plus glass, or alternatively screen plus PVC) versus screen only. No matter what you want good airflow. Humidity is a bit point of consideration for making that choice, too. I live in central Florida and the combo baby enclosure I had was too humid. My humidity levels are easier to control and in a better range with an all screen enclosure.

 

[Albi_thecham]

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

This are some examples of the cages that the guy designs and makes... i can choose between glass or screen or both.

Those look quite nice. IMO, you can't go wrong with 2'x2'x4'H or larger if you can afford it.

Whether you go with glass, screen, or hybrid will depend largely on which species chameleon it will be for and the climate where you live.

 

[Albi_thecham]

So here it is!! Albahaca’s new enclosure!! ?? it is pretty big

I still haven’t set it up because I need to figure out how should I.... if I need a new light or a misting machine for water... more plants ??it is hard ??‍

 

[MissSkittles]

So here it is!! Albahaca’s new enclosure!! ?? it is pretty big

I still haven’t set it up because I need to figure out how should I.... if I need a new light or a misting machine for water... more plants ??it is hard ??‍

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What brand enclosure is that? Just curious.

 

[Albi_thecham]

What brand enclosure is that? Just curious.

It is costume made ?

 

[MissSkittles]

It is costume made ?

Cool! I’ve just been wondering where people have been getting the glass/screen hybrid enclosures.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

So here it is!! Albahaca’s new enclosure!! ?? it is pretty big

I still haven’t set it up because I need to figure out how should I.... if I need a new light or a misting machine for water... more plants ??it is hard ??‍

You'll be wanting a drainage pan for underneath—an inch or 2 larger in each dimension, and I'd suggest raising it up on a table or stand. Chameleons are arboreal, so they're more comfortable at eye level or above.