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I'am going to buy an etb but dont know whats the best caging for them I was thinking of making a plexiglass cage can anyone give me some ideas ?

Hi Stephen,

You can really use a variety of materials and setups. From wood to sterlite/rubbermaid tubs.

The tubs will work, but you want something with some volume and Height.

I used wood cages (36Hx18Lx18W) and citrus branches when I had mine, but I've see a variety of setups over the years. One thing that I've seen and like is that some keepers are now putting multiple perches in their setups--it gives the animal more choices to choose from at any given time. Many setups I've seen traditionally have only had one perch and the animal could move left or right---that's it. It works, but it just kind of seems very limiting.

I've been out of herping for about 5 yrs. Just coming back in. And I have recently purchased a nice pair of GTPs. They are in some 73qt Sterlite tubs with multiple perches, and basking lamp on one end and a vent on the other. Simple, inexpensive and functional. Not much different really than the Slanted Neodesha cages that people use and have used for a number of yrs.

The best advice that I can give you is to simply surf the net and pay attention to what you see as far as housing goes. Emeralds and GTPs are kept in similar housing.

I saw your post looking for info on Plexiglass--think about trying to keep that clean, inside and out, long-term. Formidable task at best. How those guys do it---I dont have a clue! lol

In short, You do want to offer them some volume. Horizontal temp gradient (heated on one side--cool on the other. Multiple perches (My preference), a water bowl or tub. Not really complicated. Foliage is an option---not a requirement. IMO, minimum 18" in height, more than 36" is unnecessary.

Feel free to email me.

For what its worth......

HTH