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« on: December 29, 2009, 10:19:19 PM »
I have been working on this cage for awhile now and I am finally done. For the main construction of the cage I used laminated plywood to make it waterproof. I used plexiglass to make a removable divider so I can make it one big cage if I need to. There are two big doors, one on each side so I can have access to both sides. I made the back into a rock wall using styrofoam and grout and a little work. The top is all screen and I put a small screen in the front at the bottom to make sure I have proper ventilation. I used some wood and a router to make the front look like a picture frame so the lizards turn into my own living art work. The cage is 36 inches tall, 36 inches wide and 18 inches deep. The cage is great but I am most excited about what I put into it. This will be my first breeding pairs that I am starting. I have one pair on each side and now I have to sit back and wait for my first eggs, it takes so long.

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Here you can see the door setup



This is a close up of the rock wall I built
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 02:54:00 AM »
that is flippin' sweet  Kiss
i'll take two   WinkTongue
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 03:15:08 AM »
Great Paradise for your cresties! wow! Wink
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 04:15:34 PM »
that came out really nice! im a fan of the side door acess too, keeps the front of the display nice and open. awsome job Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009, 05:50:59 PM »
Very nice.   How great our cages look until they start POOING them up. LOL. Very nice piece of work though.
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2010, 11:40:47 PM »
Thanks. It was a lot of work but very worth it in the end.
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2010, 10:47:41 PM »
WOW what am awesome cage!!!
i really love how it looks on outside and inside!!
the doors on the side of it are so convenient!! Smiley
how long did it take you to build that, and how much money did you use for all the supplies needed?
do you think u can send me like blueprints or something so i can make one??  Roll Eyes  
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2010, 11:33:08 PM »
That is awesome I love it so will your cresties

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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2010, 10:50:38 AM »
Very well thought out enclosure! I like!
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2011, 11:58:02 AM »
Thats AWESOME! I love the divder wall. I agree you should post the plans or sell them or something.
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2011, 07:01:15 PM »
Very nice, great work!
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2011, 08:10:43 PM »
Are those the Pet-Tech feeding ledge? I have a bunch of those in my breeder tubs and the geckos love them empty. I consistently find them sleeping in them. I moved those up closer to the top so there was a 2" gap between the ledge and the ceiling of the tub and they used them more frequently to sleep in. How are those working out for you?
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