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I am ... very happy with your plans, the organization that you have put into it and I am extremely happy with the response I have gotten from you when I have encountered a problem.
It sure does save money. At the same time it allows me and others like me to experience making the cage for our animal (animals) that we care so much about. I think that when someone takes the time to sit down and make something like this for their animal it really shows how much they care for them and respect them.

With your plans you can also alter the cage to each and everyone's specifications, or needs. I think what you are doing is wonderful and I want to thank you again.

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"This is going to make an 11 year old and his lizard Rex very happy".

 

Spent $108.00 at Lowes, another $65.00 at Home Depot buying things that Lowes didn't have..... Spending time with my son in a hardware store.... PRICELESS!"

 


"Overall, the best thing I have found from the cage designs... is that:
They work!!!!

They allow you to view and touch your Iguana from all sides, This is a must!

Once you have the material list you don't go back to the hardware store.

Just follow the instructions and it comes out perfect.

Your maintenance will be much easier.

Your iguana will thank you

Once again, you will have built something cool. "

Regards and best to all our Green Iguana friends, Lance and Joey Portwood Glidden, Texas ".

 


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Unable to get timber and safe glues for cages

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My name is Michelle & I own a Bearded Dragon lizard. I know exactly what I want his enclosure to look like, however, I cannot figure out where to purchase the materials. So far, the lumber stores I have been to only sell raw wood. They told me that I could kill my pet if I treated the wood or glued anything to it.

So, now what!  If I can't get the wood for the main structure of my cage, then how can I build it? Do you know what chemicals are safe around lizards? Or do you know of a wood or other material that can be used to build a beardie cage? Please, let me know as soon as possible....thank you....Michelle

Answer

I’m not sure what they have been telling you. You can use plywood or MDF as sides, floor & back for the cage. I like to use melamine for the base as has a coating that is water proof.

What do you mean treat the wood? You can coat it with polyurethane and let it dry for a week or two without hurting your pet. Also adhesive coatings work well for the inside. Most timbers are OK but cedar and cypress are not often used. They are OK in small quantities, like the front strips or similar but should not be used for the substrate.

It seems weird that none stock plywood or MDF. They can often cut them to size for a small fee as well, making your job easier.

 

 

 

Mark Chapple is the Author of "How to build enclosures for reptiles"
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