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I'm about to aquire some adult and sub-adult sulcatas. Currenly my backyard has a chain-link fence, which I know they will plow right through. Any suggestions on how to reinforce the fencing to make it sulcata proof? Thanks

Kameron
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Fat, Flat Lizard Ranch

There are many ways to go about it. You could try sinking a length of 2X12X12 next to the fence with 2X4's sticking up reinforcing the chain fence. With the sunk wood it can help with them digging under the fence. It can be a pain doing the digging though. Use your imagination.

Erik

You can also string those plastic strips through the link so they can't see through. This does not have to be the entire height of the fence. I'm not saying this will work but you might want to consider it before getting more drastic.
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Ed
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Any barrier that they can't see through should be good, but make sure that they can't plow through whatever you put up, because they are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. If they know that there is something on the other side, they might just try to break through, even if they can't see it. We solved this problem with a 6 foot privacy fence. (It currently stands about 3 feet off the ground, and we did not cut it.) It is buried underground, so it is much sturdier than it would be above ground. However you do it, have fun and be creative. Just remember, these guys will probably weigh over 100 pounds when they're adults, so make sure whatever you make can take a pounding. Good luck
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