What Size reptarium for my Panther Chameleon?

[ChameLIonLover]

Hi guys, I saw some reptariums on LLL reptile and wondering what size would be best. my guy is currently in an 18x18x36 and is about ~6.5 mo. old.

There are two larger size options
- 175 gallon: 29x29x48"
- 260 gallon: 29x29x72"

I feel like the 175 gallon will be good for his indoor enclosure, but would it just be better if I got a taller cage? I guess i'm asking what will keep my cham happy, and if I'm going to want/need to get a larger in the future should i just go with the larger? Thanks.


http://www.lllreptile.com/catalog/28-reptariums-and-reptarium-accessories

 

[Carlton]

Hi guys, I saw some reptariums on LLL reptile and wondering what size would be best. my guy is currently in an 18x18x36 and is about ~6.5 mo. old.

There are two larger size options
- 175 gallon: 29x29x48"
- 260 gallon: 29x29x72"

I feel like the 175 gallon will be good for his indoor enclosure, but would it just be better if I got a taller cage? I guess i'm asking what will keep my cham happy, and if I'm going to want/need to get a larger in the future should i just go with the larger? Thanks.


http://www.lllreptile.com/catalog/28-reptariums-and-reptarium-accessories

I know keepers use both sizes, but my personal preference is to give as much space as possible. You'll be able to use some great larger bushy plants and provide more variety in temps and humidity levels your cham can choose from. Consider though, that Reptariums are a little fussy when used as permanent housing for a long time. The zippers need care and sometimes loose feeders chew through the mesh. You can get replacement covers however. Reptariums make great temporary housing and outdoor basking cages though!

 

[greyshadow77]

cage

I would also check out josh's frogs for one. He sells them on his web sight or amazon and ebay.

 

[distortionz]

I know keepers use both sizes, but my personal preference is to give as much space as possible. You'll be able to use some great larger bushy plants and provide more variety in temps and humidity levels your cham can choose from. Consider though, that Reptariums are a little fussy when used as permanent housing for a long time. The zippers need care and sometimes loose feeders chew through the mesh. You can get replacement covers however. Reptariums make great temporary housing and outdoor basking cages though!

Listen to this... lll reptile has the screen cages for like 30 dollars more.. I had reptariums when I first started keeping chameleons.. granted the mesh now is heavier duty than it used to be but all that means is it takes a little longer for feeders to chew through lol.. yeah they are good for outdoor basking cages because they are easy to move around and put together.. but I would never want one for my everyday cage ever again.. spend the extra cash lol

 

[ChameLIonLover]

What would you recommend for a new larger cage, and from where?

 

[distortionz]

check the sponsors.

Dragonstrand, canvas chameleons, diy cages, lllreptile all have nice and affordable options. they all have 24x24x48 cages..

Dragon strand and canvas probably have the nicest cages a little pricier though. At lll reptile you can get one of they're cages or a reptibreeze for like $100.. and lll reptile screen cages you can get an extender that adds like an extra 2ft in height.. hope that helps

I've never had a Dragonstrand but they seem to be the most popular here.. the canvas cages have a hd front screen that is really nice also..