Building a varanid cage...

[Gregg M]

Here is the basic type of cages that we build for varanids... Obviously size will vary depending on the species being housed...

Famed out home window...

Framed out side walls...

Screw FRP on bottom half of walls to protect wood from moisture...

Back wall...

Attaching walls to the bottom of the cage...

Attaching the front of the cage...

Add the roof...

Install heat lights...

Add substrate and decor...

 

[THE WHISPERER]

Sweet, I like the window idea.

 

[eric]

Gregg that is feakin' AWESOME man!!!

 

[LeapinLizards]

Very cool :main_thumbsup:

 

[nrich]

approx. do you think that cost to build? It's awesome!

 

[Yamori]

Bloody good job mate, looks great. I'd be interested to know how much all the materials cost.

 

[NINJAOFTERROR]

yeah plz give me a rough estimate on ur cost

 

[project1]

AH GREAT IDEA WITH THE WINDOW man why didnt i think of that! great cage man!! that thing has proby got some weight to it huh?

 

[whkrazyk]

awsome gregg, thanks for sharing, ive been working on my own for an ackie

 

[Dom3rd]

Thats a cool idea....i would like to know what it cost you too

 

[RepBex]

love the window idegreat use of brain power

 

[Gregg M]

Spent $300 on all materials and was able to constuct two identical cages... They are 4 feet long, 2 feet deep and 2 and a half high... The most expensive thing was the window... We got some good deals at Home Depot though...

 

[NINJAOFTERROR]

well see Greg, i work at lowes and i get a 10 percent discount as an employee. Do u think this concept could be applied on a smaller scale for other animals say leos or other geckos?

 

[Azazel]

WOW! That's awesome Greg!

 

[malgecko]

great DIY job!!!

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Nice write-up, Gregg. Looks pretty straight-forward, and relatively simple to construct. And best of all, secure! :main_thumbsup: