silly question

[bigcalnap]

I would love to have a nice setup for my veiled cham just got it like two days ago. I have a 18''Lx12''Wx20''H. All fake plants for now of course (since I have just found out today real is good). But what would be a good size, and if I were to make one, what would I use for the screen? Thinking ahead of course but not to much ahead I am a novice only going into my third day but I want the best and am exicted to see what I can do for him and his enclosure.
thank you good night

 

[JohnnyD]

As an adult cham, bigger is better for your cage. If you only plan on owning one chameleon (warning***you may become addicted and want more) you can build a cage as large as you'd like or have the space for. 24x24x48 is a commonly suggested size for an adult veiled. If you don't want to build a cage, DIY Cages are great and relatively inexpensive. They are a forum sponsor also. I have priced supplies to build a cage and found that it may actually cost more or equal to the cost of a new DIY cage.

 

[bigcalnap]

ok

Cool I looked at those DIY website its like hundred bucks for the biggest one i still may look into building my own possible so i can build to suite my imgaination lol but who knows can i use just reggular screen or will i have to find something close to the store bought ones?

 

[zoidsjd]

i use regular bundles of mesh sold at lowes and homedepot.

 

[camimom]

Ive built 2 cages.
One a 2x2x4 for my adult male veiled Kink.
one a 2x2x3 for my adult female veiled Lily.

I used 1x2x8's
and aluminum screening.

you have to use aluminum because crickets with eat fiberglass and the other stuff.

here are my two threads with the cages.

the doors i did differently on each.

Lilys swings up like a car hood.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/cage-build-2-a-81502/
Kinks swings open, like a regular door.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/cage-build-set-up-78442/