What to do with the back of the cage???

[aguallo123]

So I built this cage recently for my panther chameleon and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for what I should dots the back of the cage. I have a ficus, hibiscus, and umbrella plant along with some pathos growing at the bottom. The back of the cage is a window that slides up if I wanted to open it but the main reason I wanted to use it was because I didn't want the water to spray through the cage and hit the walls. I want to know what should do to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Should I paint it? rock wall? suction cup fake plants? Any and all suggestions are valuable to me thanks!!!

 

[Lucasthecham]

I bought a fake plant wall for the same reason. Idk where you can get yours but I purchased mine at those stores where all they have is fake flowers/plants/trees/bushes, like for decorations, home, funerals, etc.

 

[aguallo123]

I bought a fake plant wall for the same reason. Idk where you can get yours but I purchased mine at those stores where all they have is fake flowers/plants/trees/bushes, like for decorations, home, funerals, etc.

Thanks! That is a great idea and that looks good too. I will look around to see where they sell them.

 

[Tucklander]

Cage is beautiful and very well foliage packed , what’s your current lighting situation. I see one light? I am saying what I see...Chams need a linear t5ho uvb light and a basking light separately...if I’m wrong about the lights my bad just trying to help ...nice looking enclosure

 

[aguallo123]

Cage is beautiful and very well foliage packed , what’s your current lighting situation. I see one light? I am saying what I see...Chams need a linear t5ho uvb light and a basking light separately...if I’m wrong about the lights my bad just trying to help ...nice looking enclosure

I have a 36'' reptisun 5.0 UVB bulb and asseverate basking bulb. Sorry the picture didn't show them both.

 

[44937]

I am putting together 4-5 enclosures at the moment. I bought this to put on the back wall (cut to size)
Faux Ivy Privacy Fence Screen 94" X 59"/94''X39 Artificial Hedge Fencing Outdoor Privacy Fence Screen

http://a.co/9Yh6ljn

 

[aguallo123]

I am putting together 4-5 enclosures at the moment. I bought this to put on the back wall (cut to size)
Faux Ivy Privacy Fence Screen 94" X 59"/94''X39 Artificial Hedge Fencing Outdoor Privacy Fence Screen

http://a.co/9Yh6ljn

This is perfect for what I need thanks a lot!!!

 

[44937]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop.

 

[bobbydigital]

I use 5 or 6 of the eco terra jungle plant vines size large and hang them across the back. This is an unfinished pic of the cage but it shows what I'm using.

 

[Lucasthecham]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop. View attachment 211492

Yay! Looks nice !

 

[RobTheChameleonLover]

Yeah i like it too. Where did you get the tubs for the bottom. Dont have good resources where i live. Have to order online just about everything. Even petsmart sucks where i live. Sorry that was for memeber 44937

 

[Yoshi_the_Veiled]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop. View attachment 211492

Where did you purchase the base for your cages? It looks like just the thing I need for the new cage I am building.

 

[44937]

Where did you purchase the base for your cages? It looks like just the thing I need for the new cage I am building.

Hydroponic store -it is called flood table. This one is 24x24. Not cheap though. Try looking on craigslist for used ones..which is what I did. I got mine for 20 each. Bought 9 of them but really should only need 4 or 5 of them. PM me if you want me to ship one to you...but I suspect shipping will be more than its worth

 

[aguallo123]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop. View attachment 211492

That looks awesome!

 

[aguallo123]

I use 5 or 6 of the eco terra jungle plant vines size large and hang them across the back. This is an unfinished pic of the cage but it shows what I'm using.

Those vines aren't cheap

 

[bobbydigital]

Those vines aren't cheap

X3 for $28.50 or x1 for a like $9.50 on lllreptile. Cheaper than anywhere I've seen that carries them

 

[44937]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop. View attachment 211492

OK so i've been using this for a month or so and I do not recommend this if you are a live free range feeder. The crickets all hide behind the leaves between the screen and the leaves. I found 2 dozen crickets hiding back there that I hav to slowly find and take out. I'm probably going to be removing this from the back of the cages. I also find the chameleons not climbing onto the leaves because they are so flat that it looks pretty much like a wall to them.

 

[aguallo123]

OK so i've been using this for a month or so and I do not recommend this if you are a live free range feeder. The crickets all hide behind the leaves between the screen and the leaves. I found 2 dozen crickets hiding back there that I hav to slowly find and take out. I'm probably going to be removing this from the back of the cages. I also find the chameleons not climbing onto the leaves because they are so flat that it looks pretty much like a wall to them.

Oh dang thats insane! I still haven't figured out what I am going to do with the sides to cover them but I'm thinking I will use Great Stuff foam to cover the back of the cage.

 

[wul01213]

I just started putting it together. This is what it looks like hung on the back of the enclosure. I think it will look nice as a back drop. View attachment 211492

Where u got those trays?

 

[44937]

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