Sorry I'm just now getting around to replying but I got sidetracked with a few other replies.



You're more than welcome for what little I've done to try to help you & thanks for the compliments. I like to think that I'm fairly good at building things but that's not to say that though it may look good, it will work good. I say that for your benefit. The people that built the Titanic did a good job, it looked really nice. The rest is history.



With that said, I expect to get 10 - 15 yrs, or more, use from the cage I'm building. Total cost of materials is between $250 - $300. That's not including a few tools, like: fine-tooth saw blade for cutting panelboards, drill bit/countersink for screw holes, 8ft straightedge, etc... (Aprox $30 - $50 more.)



For some other caging ideas here's a link to ProExotics' FAQ on monitor cages: www.proexotics.com/FAQ2.html#lizard_monitorhousing



Here's a link to a photo gallery of ProExotics' facilities that has some caging pics, too: www.proexotics.com/collection_facility.html



Do a search of the forum & google for "monitor cage" and/or "monitor enclosure." Get yourself plenty of ideas to choose from.





> > > I now realize that it isn't as EASY & SIMPLE as I first thought,...



It can be fairly simple. There's no such thing as the perfect cage. I've seen some cages that were simply 4 sheets of plywood coated with poly & screwed together by using angle braces. Plain & simple. Keep it to your level. Odds are that you won't like something about the cage you build & will build another one before it rots or whatever. However, you still want to design one that you plan on using for a lifetime.



I saw where you asked FR why wood shouldn't be used. If I'm wrong, Frank (FR) will say so, but I believe the reason he said that is because; wood plus moisture = rot. But still, what are, at least, 95% of the homemade cages made out of? Wood. Let's all jump off the cliff together. Ha! Ha! FR has a good point, and I'm anxiously waiting his reply.



Take care!

HH
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