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Post by Dudley on Mar 25, 2004 20:35:31 GMT -8
I haven't built my igs enclosure yet, so I thought I'd search my options first. I was going to build a "hutch" that measures 2' deep, 3' wide and 6' tall. I was originally thinking about having a 1/4 inch square wire mesh. However, all of the enclosures I've seen on here dont utilize any kind of wire or mesh. Other than temp control and humidity control, is there a disadvantage to wire? Is there a possibility of using wire and still keeping my humidity and temp where I need them?
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Post by Tesa on Mar 25, 2004 21:13:46 GMT -8
Wire is not recommended because iguanas are notorious for "nose rubbing" the sides of their enlosures...often to the point of severe damage. Since they are slow to heal there is also a greater risk that infection will occur. There is a possibility of plastic coated wire tho.....
Do you plan to house both animals together? If so, please read up on multiple iguanas before finalizing your decision. It can have deadly results.
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Mar 25, 2004 23:17:24 GMT -8
Tesa's right, but one thing I'd like to point out is the enclosure size you're planning to build is too small for an adult ig.
That would be GREAT for the juvenile for a while, but an adult ig should have an enclosure that's closer to: 8 L x 4 W x 6 H.
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Post by Tesa on Mar 26, 2004 8:04:30 GMT -8
Thankyou Steph! I should be slapped down for not noticing that  |
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Post by crazymonkey21 on Mar 26, 2004 8:46:06 GMT -8
When we took in Grotto and Hercules, they both had to wire cages they sell in the store for iguanas...DO NOT RECOMMEND! I am very very against them. Both had blisters on their nose from rubbing on the wire and numberous times when they climbed the cage they would get their toes stuck and are missing a few nails from it. Poor Hercules is missing all the nails on one toe. I use plexy glass but if you do go with building a wire cage I would check every tiney little spot for holes small enough that they can get their toes stuck in. They have all day to hurt them selves on something and if it even crosses ur mind that they might get hurt, thry eventually will. Just a few suggestions! ;D
Jess
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Mar 26, 2004 21:38:35 GMT -8
Thankyou Steph! I should be slapped down for not noticing that Generally I don't slap. I'm more of a fist person.  lol |
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Post by Tesa on Mar 27, 2004 4:58:36 GMT -8
lmao Steph!
**note to self...wear face guard when interacting with Steph**
;D
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Post by Dudley on Mar 27, 2004 9:33:58 GMT -8
Unfortunately this size of enclosure will have to do. In my opinion it is way better than the 10 gallon aquarium my friend has him in. I understand that he will have to have a bigger cage in the not so far future, but this size is as big as I can build for the time being. In about a year I'll be able to build a monster cage but, for now living quarters won't permit it.
No I'm not housing multiple animals. I have one at home, or will when I build the cage, and I care for one at work as well.
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Post by Tesa on Mar 28, 2004 6:57:41 GMT -8
10 gallon aquarium!  they oughtta just outlaw those things! |
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Post by Dudley on Mar 28, 2004 9:25:06 GMT -8
Yeah, I know. My friend got the ig before he thought about where he would put it. so he went to Petsmart and they told him it would be the "perfect size for his iguana".
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 28, 2004 12:17:03 GMT -8
Wire has also been known to decapitate toes completely. The heavier the ig gets the more serious that potential. If I was to do it again, I might go with the plexiglass. Easier to keep the heat regulated and humidity up...though you still need to vent the enclosure for adequate ventilation. The extruded mesh doors has been nice for their excercise though...  . Zair climbs up and down his constantly! |
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 28, 2004 12:47:45 GMT -8
Here's a glass vs. plexiglass:
Glass does not scratch from the claws of a rambuncious ig. Plexiglass has that dendency, but glass can break if not thick enough or tempered right from the hard thwack of an iguanas tail.
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Post by Dudley on Mar 28, 2004 21:23:11 GMT -8
Ok, well, I just built the main part of my tiny little enclosure today. I decided not to go with wire on the front. I did however go with wire on the top of the enclosure just big enough for my heat lamp reflectors to fit down on to. I figured if I had a problem keeping the heat up I could put a piece of ply wood on top of the screen and cut holes for my heat lamps. Does this sound ok to yall?
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Post by mar on Mar 29, 2004 10:54:07 GMT -8
What are the thoughts on peg board? I know some here use it. It is probably the one sheet good that I have not used in general building.
How well does it stand up to humidity and water?
Can you use the holes in mounting climbing toys (if you have how large is your ig)?
Mark
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Post by Tesa on Mar 29, 2004 11:55:43 GMT -8
I used pegboard back in September (I think that's when it was). Thrasher's humidity stays around 70% during the day and is up to near 80% in the morning after her lights have been off all night. I don't do much spraying tho. I don't think it would hold up very well to that. I haven't had any problems at all and the holes DO come in handy!  It was only 6 bucks for a 8X4 sheet. |
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lol
. Zair climbs up and down his constantly!
