Building enclosure

[lazyjr52]

That's a really nice cage. What's the dimensions on it?

 

[isdrake]

Thats a nice cage i built one on Saturday its harder then i thought but its worth it.

It would be nice to see some photos of your enclosure.

That's a really nice cage. What's the dimensions on it?

Thanks. It's 3 x 1.5 meters . That's just a little smaller than 10 x 5 feet.

 

[SjRrMc]

i will isdrake as soon as i get a camera mine looks no where near as good as yours but it works.

 

[isdrake]

Whisky have moved in now.

 

[cabral]

WOW,
that looks great, im really liking it,
and really nice tegus BTW, they should be very happy

 

[mastroj]

That looks awesome. Great photos of the tegu also!

 

[lazyjr52]

Great job!

 

[isdrake]

Thanks for the comments.

Here is a video of her exploring her new home:
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[isdrake]

Here comes some more updates. I have done a fake rock background, and it truly looks fake, lol. I really need more practice. XD

It's made in four sections that is simply attached to the plywood so that we can take them away if we need to move the enclosure. I think it would have looked a lot better if I have done it inside the enclosure as a whole section but that's a price we have to pay.

They are made in the most classic way using styrofoam and grout. It's actually five sections. I was working at my parents summer house and the last piece didn't fit into our car so I couldn't take it with me.

Also added some more plants that really makes the whole thing look more alive. I hope she likes it.

And some size reference:

 

[Guest]

That cage is looking fantastic! The fake rock really does add something. I was impressed before, but now it looks like some displays I've seen in zoos Maybe we'll get to see a picture of Whisky exploring the new decorations?

 

[eddyjack]

That is a really neat enclosure! I also like the end view from your couch. Nicely done.

 

[lazyjr52]

That looks like a zoo exibit! Great job isdrake.

 

[Weedazon]

This has probably already been asked, but how much did it cost to make you the tegu cage without the rock wall? I REALLY need to build Zeke a bigger cage, but I need it to be under $200, preferably around $150. I don't know if this is even possible...I sure hope so!

 

[isdrake]

That cage is looking fantastic! The fake rock really does add something. I was impressed before, but now it looks like some displays I've seen in zoos Maybe we'll get to see a picture of Whisky exploring the new decorations?

Sure. I love taking photos of her. XD

That is a really neat enclosure! I also like the end view from your couch. Nicely done.

That's one of the best ideas I have ever had. XD It's really sweet to sit on the couch and watch her.

This has probably already been asked, but how much did it cost to make you the tegu cage without the rock wall? I REALLY need to build Zeke a bigger cage, but I need it to be under $200, preferably around $150. I don't know if this is even possible...I sure hope so!

That's a hard question. I think we spent about 6000 SEK (about 800 USD) on the wood alone (but that's including a smaller enclosure for a bearded dragon). But we have lot more taxes and such then you have.

 

[Dom3rd]

All i can say is wow!!! Awesome job looks like one happy Tegu!!

 

[Rhetoric]

Wow this is a really nice enclosure. Sorry for pulling up a dead thread but this is awesome!

 

[turtlepunk]

I agree! this enclosure is AMAZING wish i had the skill to build something like this! looking like im gonna have to hire someone to build one for me