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i know there was a post earlier about reptariums but i can't find it. basically iw as wondering other than bleaching from heat and chewing crickets is there anything bad about the cages? i don't mind the bleaching and cup feed so unless there are any other bad things about t hem i guess i will get one. also i have a female veiled about 4 inches snout to vent, what size reptarium would be good for her possibly for life? thanks a lot.

JK

There is nothing really bad about these cages. I would use a 100 gallon reptarium for this size.
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Ethan

Some people like them others don't. I find the zipper opening a bit of a pain day in and day out, and find there are design features I prefer to build into my own cages. I also like cages of different larger sizes and with a rigid floor for plant pots. It is harder to set an ultrasonic humidifier on top for example. But, I always keep a couple around for emergency or temp housing. Also I can take a cham to a petsitter in one if needed. It is not a big investment so try one and see if it works for you.

Ooops, I meant to add that they are really convenient for outdoor basking too as you can easily move them to follow sun or shade.

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lele

>>i know there was a post earlier about reptariums but i can't find it. basically iw as wondering other than bleaching from heat and chewing crickets is there anything bad about the cages? i don't mind the bleaching and cup feed so unless there are any other bad things about t hem i guess i will get one. also i have a female veiled about 4 inches snout to vent, what size reptarium would be good for her possibly for life? thanks a lot.
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>> JK

thanks lele

in my experience, reptariums are hard to see through, the zippers always stick, and they actually block 80% of uv light. all screen cages are a much better alternative. i had a 65 gallon for a baby veiled, and the crix tore through it in 4 weeks. i use all screen cages i got from ebay, 110 with free shipping from whitenile333, that's for a 24x24x48 cage. i still have a reptarium, i use it as a temp cage.