New free range design
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Garrett
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Here are the basic specs that I used for building this. Sorry, I don't have the exact connector specs on hand at the moment. I built a 3d mock up in maya (I work in video games and built a 3d model while at work 
The tubes and connectors are all exactly 1" square, so you can easily customize the size to your liking with a little basic math.
width bars 46"
height bars 62"
front height bars 41"
legs 24"
front lower veritical spacer 20"
front extended water catch posts 12"
all small spacers 12"
4 inserts for leveler feet
4 feets
The tubes and connectors are all exactly 1" square, so you can easily customize the size to your liking with a little basic math.width bars 46"
height bars 62"
front height bars 41"
legs 24"
front lower veritical spacer 20"
front extended water catch posts 12"
all small spacers 12"
4 inserts for leveler feet
4 feets
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Garrett
Chameleon Enthusiast
I have a mister that runs for about 1 hour per day in this setup (spread out in two 30 minute sessions.) He has learned to head back into the foliage at the exact time the misters start going off. When I'm home during the day I've seen him drink both times like clockwork. No problem with humidity, I live in Seattle and the ambient is usually above 50%. A dripper would probably be a good idea if you're in a drier climate, or you could also add some extra plastic around the perimeter to hold it in.
He does roam off this once in a while, but it's pretty rare. Usually he's trying to get to a sunny window, mostly happens in the summer. I could imagine a panther chameleon jumping off of this in about 5 minutes
For the question about feeding, I usually hand feed, or hang a large milk jug and he'll eat out of that.
He does roam off this once in a while, but it's pretty rare. Usually he's trying to get to a sunny window, mostly happens in the summer. I could imagine a panther chameleon jumping off of this in about 5 minutes
For the question about feeding, I usually hand feed, or hang a large milk jug and he'll eat out of that.
Garrett, original and inventive design. I like the open semi free range feel to it. I'm sure the parson you have must love the feeling of not being caged. Do you have a misting system set up on the rack or do you hand mist and drip? Im just wondering how you keep the rh up in that rack is why Im asking. Oh and beautiful white lipped you have man. My personal fav parsons.
Jono
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Nice idea, looks great.
I've had a similar one rolling around my head for awhile.
Instead of using plastic siding at the bottom I thought of creating a square perspex trough angled upwards and outwards. This would catch any moisture (and any falling lizards) and also make it impossible for them to climb up the sides as there would be no grip. The four tubes would then run up and through another perspex sheet with a wire rectangle set in the middle for the lights, This would stop them getting into the wiring at the top. If designed to the size of a fish tank lid it would cap it off neatly. The end result should then be able to sit in the middle of a room and be viewed from all sides.
Nice Maya model, I work in animation so spend a bunch of time working in it too
I've had a similar one rolling around my head for awhile.
Instead of using plastic siding at the bottom I thought of creating a square perspex trough angled upwards and outwards. This would catch any moisture (and any falling lizards) and also make it impossible for them to climb up the sides as there would be no grip. The four tubes would then run up and through another perspex sheet with a wire rectangle set in the middle for the lights, This would stop them getting into the wiring at the top. If designed to the size of a fish tank lid it would cap it off neatly. The end result should then be able to sit in the middle of a room and be viewed from all sides.
Nice Maya model, I work in animation so spend a bunch of time working in it too
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