Okay i'm starting the design on a custom cage for my WD. I think the dimensons are going to be 6'high, 4'wide, and 3' deep. I'm going to make the frame out of wood (2" x 2"
and I was wondering if I should make the cage out of mesh or wood. If I make it out of mesh what kind of mesh should I buy? If I make it out of wood what kind of wood should I buy? I was thinking about creating a fake wall of rock to give some texture and a cool look to the inside of the cage and then cover most of it in vines. And could someone please explain how to cure wood? Do I have to cure it if it is an indoor cage? Any suggesions or ideas? Sorry bout the long post!
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Need Some Advice Please *long......
Tanthalasa
Feb 12, 2004 05:29 PM
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dsgngrl
Feb 13, 2004 08:31 AM
Wood is better, mesh cages don't keep the heat and humidity in well, so you will use a lot more electricity to heat the cage. I used oak plywood for the back of my bearded dragon cage, which is the only cage I have built. The one I bought from cagesbydesign.com also used oak for everything. Make sure you seal it all well with polyurethane and let everything cure for a few weeks to get rid of the fumes.
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