So I got this huge butterfly enclosure

[Lindasjackson]

And it’s almost as big as his cage! Lol! With the fine white netting do you think much uvb will get through when I take hm outside?

 

[Flick boy]

I would say uv should be fine . But I hope there is ABSOLUTELY NO WIND AT ALL . just saying could be the first cham in space

 

[Lindasjackson]

No it will have a big plant in it for him to climb on and I will be right beside him keeping an eye.

 

[Flick boy]

There is something similar in my garage imo I would put your plant in it and check it outside ( without your cham in it ) those things can move a lot . Could you maybe make a solid structure that it could fit around

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’ll sit and hold onto the thing if I have to but it’s not super windy here and I wouldn’t take him out in it on a windy day anyway. It will be fine, I’m just concerned about the UV getting through the fine mesh of it.

 

[Flick boy]

Ok . Just lots of people take there chams out on trees without that so not sure why the need if your going to be there

 

[Lindasjackson]

Well I could just take him out on a small tree. I just think he’ll be safer if I have him inside of something. I don’t know why I bought such a huge one, I guess just thinking bigger is better. Lol!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

And it’s almost as big as his cage! Lol! With the fine white netting do you think much uvb will get through when I take hm outside?

That’s really cool I bet if you put a plant in it it won’t go anywhere. how much was it, I have a good idea for it?

 

[NAUSEATE]

Ive been using one for about 3 months now with no issues in Los Angeles. Potted plants keep it from moving. Check amazon, there are some with what looks like pvc frames if you're looking for structural support

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Ive been using one for about 3 months now with no issues in Los Angeles. Potted plants keep it from moving. Check amazon, there are some with what looks like pvc frames if you're looking for structural support

Ty!

 

[Flick boy]

I suppose the only way would be a solar meter but shouldn't be a problem and also knowing what that particular days uv was . I was just concerned that it would flaf around and stress your cham. But hope it works good

 

[Lindasjackson]

I think it will but not sure if I should sell this one and get a smaller one.

 

[ElliotG]

I would keep the bigger one. Wonder if you could get some hornworm breeding going in one of those.

 

[Lindasjackson]

No, I dont have room to breed insects and I think I’d get evicted ! Lol! I live in a senior apartment complex. If the little old ladies only knew that I had dubia roaches in here they’d pee their pants!

 

[ElliotG]

No, I dont have room to breed insects and I think I’d get evicted ! Lol! I live in a senior apartment complex. If the little old ladies only knew that I had dubia roaches in here they’d pee their pants!

I work at a veterans home and the little old ladies there love looking at pictures of my roaches . Maybe they wouldn’t want to live with them lol!

I’ll probably look into breeding hornworms myself. Such a pain in the a** to keep at times.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I’ll sit and hold onto the thing if I have to but it’s not super windy here and I wouldn’t take him out in it on a windy day anyway. It will be fine, I’m just concerned about the UV getting through the fine mesh of it.

A brick or rock in the bottom will hold it down. The mesh isn't going to block enough UVB from the SUN to worry about. When Eustis has had enough, he'll probably head/look for shade.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Yes, he doesn’t bask for long periods of time, only from about 8 am til about noon then he’s done.

 

[CasqueAbove]

They are not great for UVB. It will only pass through where the sun is square to the cage. But this is true for any screen. I use the butterfly cages and they are really pretty good. The trick is to get some dowels to help keep the top stretched tight. This will allow the most UVB to get trough. once they have stuff in them they won't blow away, but they will flatten out if it gets real strong.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

The trick is to get some dowels to help keep the top stretched tight. This will allow the most UVB to get trough. once they have stuff in them they won't blow away, but they will flatten out if it gets real strong.

What about an internal 1/2" PVC frame?

 

[CasqueAbove]

What about an internal 1/2" PVC frame?

That would work.