I was intrested in builging my own cage, but was wondering how hard it would be and if anyone who has done this before could give me some suggestions, on how to get started or where I can get some info on cage designs.
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Has anyone built their own cage?
perley13
Jun 18, 2004 03:43 PM
Replies (3)
kristinL568
Jun 18, 2004 10:04 PM
The cage itself I didn't build but I amde all the shelving inside & mounted the light fixtures. The shelving is made otu of polystyrene (aka styrofoam) & covered in tile grout. Just make sure if you use styrofoam that it is completely covered. It's poinsonous if ingested.
perley13
Jun 19, 2004 11:39 AM
I'm impressed good work with the design. Is it O.K. to leave the lights hanging inside the inclosure?
DC
Jun 19, 2004 02:47 PM
just make sure if you use styrofoam that it is completely covered. It's poinsonous if ingested.
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Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) or "styrofoam" is NOT poisonous. It does produce a choking or impaction hazard if injested due to its mechanical properties (very lightweight 'beads' will easily stick to a lizard's tongue and can be swallowed), thus possibly blocking airways or the intestinal tract.
From a Material Data Safety Sheet:
Section V- Health Hazard Data
Threshold Limit value: none
Effects of overexposure: none
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: none
DC
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