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Post by hollienadam on Apr 11, 2005 15:41:15 GMT -8
asked my b/f to build me a cage for my iggy. if anyone has large reps im going to give u a couple of my ideas an u tell me what u think.
5L,4 H,2.5W, back wood ,sides plexi, front wire. thats one way others same dim. all 3 sides plexi an back still wood, or all 3 sides wire an back still wood, if you have a lrg iggy an was going to build a cage what would you do an were would u put the door? Thank you all very much all input is greatly needed
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Post by Diane on Apr 11, 2005 15:57:36 GMT -8
check out the post on cage ideas from IZ members. Your cage size sounds small for a full grown ig. Mine could really stand to be bigger, but i just don't have the room, and it is 4' w. x 3' deep x 8' high.
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Post by ericj on Apr 11, 2005 16:43:31 GMT -8
My assumption is that your numbers are in feet, disregard if they're meters.
It's too small for an adult and really wouldn't be useful past 2 years, tops. With proper care, they grow to full size rapidly.
Go with acrylic. Wire doesn't retain heat at all...
Go check out the cage ideas thread and a few of the threads in this forum regarding cage construction projects.
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Post by mar on Apr 11, 2005 17:25:36 GMT -8
That cage is big enought for a 2.5 year old tops with out free roaming most of the time.
For a normal healthy adult ig you should be thinking about a cage 4 feet deep 8 feet wide and tall enough for you to stand up in (mine is 6 feet).
Materials: If you are using a wood frame construction use wood (or a wood like product) for most of it with plexi making up what parts of it you can afford (the stuff is expensive). Avoid mesh because it is a bear to keep heat and humidity in the cage for the lizard.
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Post by hollienadam on Apr 11, 2005 17:44:13 GMT -8
the cage s only going to be used for a yr or less till i can move i cant have it too big in my apartment an hes only a 1 1/2 as it is an used to be housed in a ten gallon i adopted him
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Post by Lyn on Apr 12, 2005 5:05:21 GMT -8
Hi Hollie...glad you came over. Welcome to the Zone...I have 3 ig cages all housing adults. The smallest cage is 4x4x2 ft and houses a male, the next size up is 4x6x2 and also houses a male and my largest cage is 5x6x2 and houses my 3 girls. Because of the size of my house this is all I can have. My igs get their exercise time and are all happy and healthy. What you have for size measurements are fine for now I believe. Especially if you dont have the space...I am sure you will be taking that green baby out to exercise him...best of luck...
I also would discourage the wire and use plexi on the front door....holds the heat in so much easier....good luck...let me know (IM) how it goes....Lyn
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Post by prism_wolf on Apr 12, 2005 18:01:27 GMT -8
My enclosure is open front...and it definitely requires finesse to get the temps and humidity right. If you go with plexi...make sure you have ventilation areas.
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