Hypothetical Question?

[casey15]

Would it be possible to turn a shed into a monitor enclosure? Probably a steel shed? I'd buy it new, Inside I'd build a sort of barrier so I could put the substrate deep without blocking the door? I'm looking into different ways to build an enclosure? I could get a 10x16 shed, he'd have alot of room and I wouldn't need to worry about wood rotting. Would this work or no? I'm just looking into ideas for his future adult enclosure.

 

[james.w]

Are you going to keep it outside? What are the high/low temps and humidity where you live throughout the year.

 

[Quartzyellowjacket]

Would it be possible to turn a shed into a monitor enclosure? Probably a steel shed? I'd buy it new, Inside I'd build a sort of barrier so I could put the substrate deep without blocking the door? I'm looking into different ways to build an enclosure? I could get a 10x16 shed, he'd have alot of room and I wouldn't need to worry about wood rotting. Would this work or no? I'm just looking into ideas for his future adult enclosure.

Well locks are a given, you'd want to put concrete or a board of plywood under substrate to keep predators out and depending on the reptile to keep it in if it burrows. Maybe take out a chunk of the side and put in pelxi glass for extra viewing, but overall you could pull it off if you get all the safety issues out of the way. Props if you can do it.

 

[casey15]

I'd keep the shed inside in our basement, I've taken measurments and the ceilings high enough for one, the basement is also well insulated, heating the cage would not be difficult.

 

[james.w]

How much would a 10*16 shed cost?

 

[casey15]

I'd use Craigslist they have them for a few hundred, if not I could get an 8x6x10, it cost $218

 

[james.w]

It could possibly work. It's hard to say how strong the sides would be and if they could contain all the dirt. Give it a try.

 

[Thelegendofcharlie]

I'd use Craigslist they have them for a few hundred, if not I could get an 8x6x10, it cost $218

Do you mean you could find locally or at one of the big-brand stores?
Because if Home Depot ect. is selling a 8x6x10 for $218, I might get one myself.

 

[Dana C]

Like James said, it could possibly work but simple shed type enclosure framed out of 2x4's and sheeted with plywood well sealed would be better. You would also find that installing light and heating fixtures would be much easier not to mention the installation of doors and plexi glass widows. Wood also provides more of an insulating effect than metal.