MrSpectrum":28wyi129 said:
DragonPete":28wyi129 said:
Considering having the viv on wheels though, I have enclosed sun porch that would be great for him in summer and bring him in when weather cools off.
Your ideas sound amazing.
Having a glass back--if it gets in direct sunlight on your sun porch--could be like leaving a baby/dog in a car on a hot day. UV doesn't penetrate glass, but IR
does. Not to say it's a bad idea--I think it's a great idea--just something to keep in mind... :wink:
Re-purposing old furniture is cool too. I haunted Habitat for Humanity's ReStores (and other outlets) for six months before coming to the realization that by the time I got through, I wouldn't save any money. Never found exactly (or near) what I was looking for either. (Actually, I did
once, but the guy who priced the stuff for the local ReStores had the idea the piece was made of solid platinum or something) Eventually I caved and got to work designing from scratch. :dontknow:
For DIY,
crossfire enclosures are a good
starting point. :wink:
A glass sided tank outside is a very bad idea , think in terms of a greenhouse and a locked car with the windows all up ==> will very quickly get up into lethal temperatures even on latitudes higher than 40 deg.
What some people here do for their larger skinks, dragons and monitors / goannas is build an aviary style enclosure inside a converted Colorbond retaining wall (like you'll seen in raised garden beds) for their pet lizards who are kept outside 24/7 in the warmer months , some even have their pet lizards in these permanently ( in warmer areas ).
You might get some ideas from this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQWjMR3OP0 .
and this
https://www.pinterest.at/pin/371054456797570243/
Guinea pig and rabbit hutches work OK too. So long as the reptile can't dig it's way out.
However having your pet lizard housed in an outdoor enclosure means you need make special provisions to keep local cats , dogs , predatory birds , predatory animals , and sticky figures out.