Haha I’m pretty much a diy newb, excited to try things though!That’s a great idea and I’d love to see how you make it work. I haven’t thought about clear sides as I need to block views, but I have thought about replacing my oh so dark faux backgrounds with something white or even painted to simulate foliage. To eliminate the screen, I’d think you’d have to epoxy the clear sides to the frame. If anyone can make it work, you are the one!
Oh that’s right it’s in like a window screen, great idea! Thank you
That’s awesome, another amazing idea! How’d it turn out for you? I feel like this is a great way to make a very nice cage for cheap.
Fantastic. I replaced my screen in the doors of the large atrium I had and I reworked 3 panels of Beman's enclosure then switched to solid panels. The third pic of the side by sides is when I had screen in the large atrium. This first pic is with clear vinyl in the door panels.
Hey James! Im actually looking to do this soon for a plant atrium. I got samples from a vinyl company that sells clear vinyl for walling off your porch in winter, sails, etc. you can literally install just like the screen, using the same type of strips. The only thing I’m unsure of is how the stretching part will go… But as it warms up a bit it also tightens.
Does this increase humidity as well?
Yes, it turns it into a hybrid enclosure. So it is great for having more control over temps and humidity. It is exceptional when you live in low humidity environments. However when I was in Northern CA and dealt with really high natural humidity I did have to run a room dehumidifier to reduce my over all ambient humidity levels during the day. Now living in AZ it makes it so my levels are perfect for a Veiled. My reason for turning Beman's cage into a hybrid was to remove screen due to him being an active screen climber. He lost 2 nails because of it.
Thanks so much, this is super helpful!
I think most people do not realize they can do it. I honestly took what I had and replicated the clear side material. I found out what was used in the original DS that I bought. He does not make mine anymore but it came with one side panel that was all screen. Beman would constantly climb it even having tons of branches and plants. After he lost the second nail I pulled it all apart. Later on I did the PVC sheets on his cage to match my other DS cages. But since I could only leave him in a box for a short period to do it the only way I could attach was with screws. If I did it again and had the time I would look at attaching with silicone or something for a smooth seal on the edge. But you can still use the ledges with the vinyl and the PVC sheets. You just have to measure and make sure they are attaching straight. Then add your holes for the screws.
Well this will probably be what I do if I get another Cham. I’m thinking of maybe a Kenyan xanth in one of these converted reptibreeze. Or a smaller species in a medium atrium I have.
You could do a small window unit ac and it would probably give you the exact temps. Those arent too horribly expensive either. I am in love with some of the smaller species that @javadi breeds. They are adorable and ones that are not as common. I do not know which species of Jacksons @JacksJill breeds but you know hers are always amazing.
Yeah that’s what I’d probably have to do, we already run a few window ACs in our house lol. The office is very small, doubt I’d need much power in one. And yeah the small species are really amazing… I remember my panthers when they were small, I was thinking it’d be cool if they just stayed that size. Would love to set up a beautiful little bio enclosure for a nice display while I’m studying for classes.
You will be amazed all the chams he’s working with right now. He is an exceptional keeper
I love xanths. I've never met a grumpy one. Even the feral ones in Hawaii will come off the tree no problem. I think they have such a lovely mild personality. A great addition to a chameleon household!
