wooden cage

[davieb769]

hi, i just started building a cage for my chameleon that i havent yet purchased. I basically built a 24x12x12" frame with 2x2s, put screening on the front and sides and will close the back and bottom with some thick board. i was just concerned about how the wood will hold up against all the moisture that needs to be in the cage?? and is there anything i could do to the wood to make it stop from warping and at the same time not harm my chameleon?

 

[stephen]

diy enclosure

I would seriously consider making a larger enclosure. what type of cham? When i make mine ,i put 2 coats of a stain,sealer, then a few coats of outdoor verathane (sp.). The water beads off. Perfect. Good luck
Stephen

 

[beeze]

I agree with Stephen. A cage that small would only work for a baby.

 

[davieb769]

its 24x12x24 hah that was my mistake, thanks for the advice though! im thinking about getting a baby veiled chameleon, any suggestions on where to buy one?

 

[davieb769]

oh and i just remembered wont using any kind of sealant or stain be harmful to the chameleon once hes is in the cage after everything has dried??

 

[BocaJan]

There are two people that have baby veileds currently selling. Check out the sales forums.