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Well, it was getting to be that time. Tyler had informed me earlier that I should switch cages when Squig got to be about 4". I think he is that and some now!

I have been inspired (as always) by a lot of posts here, and decided to use my creative side.

I had bought a 60 gal reptarium when Pudge was sick, but I really didn't like the dimensions. It was very "rectangular" and didn't quite fit in my living room. Soooo...I decided to build my own using materials from that cage.

I bought two 20" saucers (used for under plants) and assembled them together by using a chain inside 2 of the PVC poles that came from the other cage. I drilled holes in the top for the lights and drilled holes in the planters. The planters now fit over the pole through the middle. I then tore apart the screen from the reptarium (tedious task) and sewed it back together. I then sewed velcro around the edges to attach it to the top and base. I put screen over the light so that Squig couldn't burn himself, as well as screen around it so that he couldn't climb on the ballist.

It was a ton of work, but I loved how it turned out! Squig loves it too! We did alot of "reconfiguring" while he slept (he was easy to handle then and no stress). He uses the top as his "autobaun"! The other day he did laps to catch up to the crixs!

Anyway...here are some pics. The first is the frame work with the one plant, the second of the "finished product" and the third of "Squig in the HOUSE".

TTYL
Kris

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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

The pics came out in reverse...you all are smart. I am sure you'll figure out the sequence.

Sorry for the "squished" pics. Resizing sucks.

Kris
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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

You put a lot of work into that! Nice job. I want to try to build something similar, only entirely open like the "chameleon condos" I've seen posted in a couple of different places. Diane
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dianedfisher@yahoo.com

My 3 CWD-Avanyu, Tripod and Drago
Valentino, Veiled Chameleon
Chyam, Nosy Be Panther Chameleon

I liked that idea...most of my inspiration! I didn't feel comfy with the whole open thing. Free range may be good for some, but I have way to much going on here. I like knowing he will stay were I put him!

Thanks for the response.

Kris
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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.0 Husbands (he puts up with me)
1.2 Kids-Trevor, Logan and Rylie
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

is this going to be his permanent home or just for his teen years? It's looks small for permanent, but I may be off on the scale.

I really like it, though. Very "neat" looking and can go with any decor! lol!!
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
1.0 Nosy Be Panther Chameleon - Cyrus
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
1.1 Side-blotched lizards - swifty and blotcha for now
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh Died 4/21/06
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha donated to science 4/4/06
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

The pic makes it look squished. It has a 20" diameter and a 60 inch circumfrence. It is 3 feet tall. Squiggy seemed swallowed up in there, but he loves it! Roams all about.

Kris
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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.0 Husbands (he puts up with me)
1.2 Kids-Trevor, Logan and Rylie
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

yes, the pic looks much smaller. You can easily bring him outside in it, too!
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
1.0 Nosy Be Panther Chameleon - Cyrus
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
1.1 Side-blotched lizards - swifty and blotcha for now
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh Died 4/21/06
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha donated to science 4/4/06
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

I think it will serve many purposes...I plan on switching it to the picture window in my living room so that he can get natural light. I can easily remove the screen and make it an "open" type habitat...who knows...possibilities are endless.
I can always add more screen and make it taller or buy bigger "tops and bottoms". For now (and for awhile) I think it will sufice!

Kris
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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.0 Husbands (he puts up with me)
1.2 Kids-Trevor, Logan and Rylie
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

An expandable cage - you may have something going there! I can see it now

The Cage That Grows With Your Chameleon!

You might want to check into some marketing possibilities! lol!! Sure, one more thing you need on your already-overflowing-animal-plate

Just a note - you do know that UVB will be blocked by the glass of your window? I am sure you do, but just a reminder
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
1.0 Nosy Be Panther Chameleon - Cyrus
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
1.1 Side-blotched lizards - Ana and Stan for now
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skippy
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh, Died 4/21/06
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha, donated to science 4/4/06
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

I did know that about UV and glass. I was just thinking that he would like feeling the warm sun. It would also help brighten things up more in his enclosure.

My husband said that I should market this thing too! It only took me a weekend to put it together, and another few days to "tweek" it to my preferences.

Who knows...I guess if thinking about it, I should do something quick before someone else does!

Kris
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2.1 Black Labs Tucker, Raider and Lacey
1.0 Lepoard Gecko Kumar (Another lost pet RIP and party on with Harold!)
3.0 Horses Smoothie, Rocky and Bogey
1.0 Husbands (he puts up with me)
1.2 Kids-Trevor, Logan and Rylie
1.1 Ferrets Tank and Ellie (The fun fuzzies)
1.1 Veiled Chams Squiggy and Pudge (may she RIP)
0.1 Snowflake Cornsnake Lucky

yeah, don't tell too many people!

UVB does not penetrate glass and some is even cut down thru screen. Here is a great UVB site for you
UVB

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Chameleon Help & Resource Info
1.0 Nosy Be Panther Chameleon - Cyrus
0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
1.1 Side-blotched lizards - Ana and Stan for now
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skippy
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh, Died 4/21/06
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha, donated to science 4/4/06
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet