Possible Cage???

[doclizard]

I found this old wardrobe on Craigslist and thought it had potential for a sweet cage...

Its H62", W34", D16" and I thought about cutting the front and side panels out and installing screen. Same for the top to instal the lighting and drip/mist system. I would need to treat the inside wood with some sort of water sealant to prevent mold/decay. Has anyone done a conversion like this or think it would work well?

 

[jeff138]

I have been looking into this myself, it seems like a great idea as long as you treat all the wood I have seen a few members on here do it. keep me posted on how it works out!!!

 

[doclizard]

Do you think 16' is deep enough? I know that the vertical room is more important but I don't want to do all the work if its not going the right dimensions needed.

 

[Hoj]

i think that would make a perfect home for a lucky cham, i think with how wide and tall it is that 16 in plenty deep.

hoj

 

[jeff138]

I agree with Hoj 16 is plenty think about all the vertical space he will have

 

[swordfish1030]

Yes, please keep us posted if you do

 

[Ekproject]

Good idea. Make sure u take pics along the way!

 

[lisa h]

My husband made an amazing enclosure out of something similar. Post pics when you're done!

 

[AZJ0SH]

I turned an old entertainement center into an enclosure, anything is possible! You have to waterproof and seal the wood, takes a while to do it right using low VOC paints.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Have done it myself, my Cham loves it. So easy and cheap to do really, if you have a spare wardrobe. I'm actually planning on finally getting some pics up today or tomorrow, I have a 100w basking lamp and spray mist, but am planning on getting an mv bulb since its such a big viv. My cham drinks from a bowl, so I didn't need to bother with a dripper. Still thinking of adding some sort of water feature for a giggle though.....


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