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I've really gotten addicted to raising these guys, I just want to get some ideas about how to do my cage set-up. I have 2 basking areas in my 100 gallon tank and when they become adults I plan on getting a bigger inclosure. I just wanted to see what the more experienced people are keeping their Igs in.

on this forum are fortunate enough to be able to keep their animals outside. Being in Michigan it is really not an option for me except maybe for a little in the summer. I have been to both Kelly's and Bob's place and you just cannot imagine the beauty of these guys until you see them in a large natualistic outdoor enclosure. It is just incredible. I know that there will be some on the forum here that will disagree with me but in my opinion to really enjoy these guys you need a large enclosure. I would say 4'x 4' x 6-7' tall would be minimum for an adult pair(but bigger would be better). Also you will have to expect to seperate these guys out because they will probably end up fighting. I have 4 juvis and have to keep each one in its own enclosure. I do not have a lot of experience with these guys but this is what have noticed in the last few months of keeping them and by what I have seen at Bob's and Kelly's. Maybe they will post some photos of their outdoor enclosures so you can see what I am talking about. I think eventually you will need one of each of those cages you have there for each animal for the first year or so until you can pair them up and get them in a large enclosure. I have each of mine in a 2' x 2' x4' enclosure with lots of climbing branches and a hide. Anyway good luck and keep us posted. I will try to post some photos soon.

on this forum are fortunate enough to be able to keep their animals outside. Being in Michigan it is really not an option for me except maybe for a little in the summer. I have been to both Kelly's and Bob's place and you just cannot imagine the beauty of these guys until you see them in a large natualistic outdoor enclosure. It is just incredible. I know that there will be some on the forum here that will disagree with me(I think MarkM keeps his in smaller enclosures with good results) but in my opinion to really enjoy these guys you need a large enclosure. I would say 4'x 4' x 6-7' tall would be minimum for an adult pair(but bigger would be better). Also you will have to expect to seperate these guys out because they will probably end up fighting. I have 4 juvis and have to keep each one in its own enclosure. I do not have a lot of experience with these guys but this is what I have noticed in the last few months of keeping them and by what I have seen at Bob's and Kelly's. Maybe they will post some photos of their outdoor enclosures so you can see what I am talking about(just beautiful). I think eventually you will need one of each of those cages you have there for each animal for the first year or so until you can pair them up and get them in a large enclosure. I have each of mine in a 2'x 2'x 4' enclosure with climbing branches and a hide. Anyway good luck and keep us posted. I will try to post some photos soon.

I had to clarify some statements and hit stop on the first post but I guess it posted anyway.