The things you will need to address are top and bottom security. I am pretty sure you got the one with the top, so lets discuss the kennel bottom. First off your cyclura WILL dig out if it is not secure. An inexpensive way to deal with this is to purchase some 1x1 galvanized hardware cloth and secure it to the bottom. First build kennel, then flip upside down for easier bottom installation. If you have to use two pieces to cover the bottom make sure it is sewn/connected at the middle with heavy duty twist wire. Since you were concerned about grass growing through, cover the 1x1 with weed cloth. Then flip back over to the location you want the cage. Level the cage. Attach redwood 1x12 arounf the outside perimeter making sure not to obstruct the door. Then fill the bottom with decomposed granite. Decmposed granite gives you a fairly hard pack, but drains well. It also makes cleaning the crap easier than sand, gravel, or dirt. There may be a few weeds growing through, but the iguanas should take care of that. The alternate way and one of the ways I also use is to pour a concrete slab and set kennel on that.

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