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I am trying to get all the information I can get about building a cage for a savannah monitor. I have heard plexiglass is very scratchable, and glass is expensive/breakable.

Any plans or general information that is not about glass is welcome as well.

Glass breaks, you have a mess. Plexi scratches, you unscrew it and replace.

Scott
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Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

Yes glass is breakable, but you should be ok as long as you are careful with the glass and the monitor should not break the glass if you get a thicker type, unless you're planning on keeping a 6' monitor that is aggressive behind that glass. Plexiglass scratches very easily and becomes unattractive when used for monitors. What type of monitor are you planning to house, and how big?
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Shane

I use tempered glass 1/4" no problems. Plexi scratches very easily, warps as well. Goodluck, Clint

To me there is no comparison between the two. Glass- breakable,sharp edges(unless tempered=$$$)and heavier that plexi.

Plexi- lightweight,easy to work with(cut, drill, etc.)

I use a quarter inch thick super scratch resistant on all my cages so scratching isnt a problem and it looks like real glass too- very clear.
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Jaye- " When you try of all your forces to make your own way, you will help some of others and will be helped by others. As long as you do not make your own way, you cannot help anybody, and nobody can help you. " (Shunryu Suzuki)

if you have to replace that plexi theres your cost differenc.In my opinion plexi is great for the top of the cage, but glass cant be beat for the viewing area. Scratch resistent or not I wouldn't bet against my argus on the scratch resistent plexi though. Clint

and in my experience with the scratch resistant plexi, i have yet to see a scratch. So i will "BEG" lol- Now you have a nice day ok Clint.
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Jaye- " When you try of all your forces to make your own way, you will help some of others and will be helped by others. As long as you do not make your own way, you cannot help anybody, and nobody can help you. " (Shunryu Suzuki)

both are built for it I don't see the technicality. I have no experience w/scratch resistent plexi and wouldn't gamble with it. Glass works for me, if it ain't broke don't fix it. In the end it is really just a matter of preferance. Good day to you as well. Seriously, Clint

It is a baby Savannah monitor, but this cage will be his cage for life.

If the cage is going to be it's housing for the rest of it's life, i would recommend glass just beccause it always looks better when clean and does not scratch up nearly as easily. Yes it may weigh more and be more breakable, but you can very easily and inexpensively handle sharp edges. But both will work properly, so in the long run it is up to you on which you wish to use.
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Shane

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