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For those that don't know what I'm talking about, I was looking for an enclosure with 2 sides glass and 2 sides screen for our Carpet cham (finally named "Leo". I have heard of successful breeders using both planted vivariums and screen enclosures for these guys since they like it nice and humid...so I couldn't decide which would be best. After running into dead end after dead end with the Lizard Lounge, I stumbled across a place called Action Screens which makes them. I gave them a call, and they will custom make just what I want...screen and glass, with several inches of glass around the bottom of the screen sides to hold the substrate in. So far, they seem great...prices seem to be decent...definitely not cheap for a not so huge cage...I got extra large which is 24x18x28. Remember, this is for a carpet cham...

What I need to know is how do I find out if the screen is the "right" type that will cause less problems? Or is ANY screen going to cause problems, hence the reason why some people put mesh lining the screen?? Also, what can I ask him to be sure it's "cricket proof"??

Thanks so much...I hope this turns out the way I want.

Kristen
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0.2 pygmy leaf

those a goo enclosures ... but not great!
i had an experiance with a similar product (also 2 glass sides and 2 screen sides) and the screens fell apart after 2 weeks ... maybe it was just my bad luck - lol
anyways .. it seems as htough you have evereything planned out very well!
good luckt with your carpet cham and be sure to post lots of pics!

Jason
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Jason
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If they custom build cages, they probably have really good screen that you can't get at hardware stores. Look at what is used for the lids of aquariums, you want something like that. The holes are too far apart to hurt toes, but close enough to keep in crix. I would ask them what screen they use. They should have a variety.
Ps, and after reading Jason's post, I would ask if they are have a warrenty, lol.
~Lindsay
PPS, I am SOOO jealous that you are getting a carpet cham!!! I have wanted one of those for the LONGEST time!!

Here you go...pic's of him while he's light. He gets lighter when I'm around...maybe he has it backwards since normally they get all dark when they're ticked. OR...maybe he LOVES me...LOL...humpf...doubtful.

I think I will call them and ask about the screen and their warranty. Thanks!
Kristen

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0.2 pygmy leaf

He's adorable!