Corsteromo
New member
Hi, I have my adult beardy in a 40-gallon breeder and he desperately needs an upgrade. I am in the process of deciding the pros and cons of building versus buying an enclosure. It seems that building it myself would be cheaper by far and would allow more design choices, but I do not know what material I should use. Plywood is the easiest material to find, buy and build with; however, it is not waterproof, prone to rot if wet, heavy, and holds smells. This is the same for melamine except with the addition of formaldehyde fumes. My last option was PVC which is hard to find AND expensive, but is lightweight, easy to clean and has been regarded as the best material overall to build enclosures with if you can find and afford it. I was planning on going this route until I found out that PVC can produce toxic gas as it degrades over time.
I tried looking into buying an enclosure, which I understand would be more expensive, however, would be made out of materials that aren't harmful to my boy. If I were to go down this path I am stuck between Animal Plastic and Kages. Both have been regarded as quality but it is not exactly what I want in terms of aesthetic and design.
I'm looking for your opinions on enclosures, what you would do, or any questions/information I may have overlooked. (I would appreciate if you don't say "X is better because I have one" that doesn't really help)
I tried looking into buying an enclosure, which I understand would be more expensive, however, would be made out of materials that aren't harmful to my boy. If I were to go down this path I am stuck between Animal Plastic and Kages. Both have been regarded as quality but it is not exactly what I want in terms of aesthetic and design.
I'm looking for your opinions on enclosures, what you would do, or any questions/information I may have overlooked. (I would appreciate if you don't say "X is better because I have one" that doesn't really help)