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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.

Sincerely
Robert Hansford

 


"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 ".

 


"Very well thought-out designs"

 

 

Iguana will not go up to the top of cage anymore

Question

I bought your cage-plans but have not started yet. I thought you might help me with a dillema I am having with my igi. He has a branch in his tank now but he refuses to go to the top or use it whatsoever. he is only maybe 4 months old and I would think he would like to bask at the top of the branch.

I was wondering if he was traumatized a little because when he used to climb the branch I would in the morning tank maintenance push him off the top of the branch. He would jump out of the tank if I tryed catching it at the top of the branch. I had to push him off the top with the lid partially open.

Should I try putting something at the top of the branch or what? If so what should I use adn how do i secure it to the branch? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Answer

Hi Andrew,

I suspect you are right. Have you got any treats ie foods, for example my bearded dragon loves dandelion flowers, that your ig particularly likes? If so, perhaps you can tempt him up there with that. Is there are way of putting a food container up there for a bit or occasionally?

I'm not sure it's too much to worry about as he will probably get over his current fear if you can get him to go up there with food.

Perhaps in future you can get him down using food as a reason to come down lower and then clean the area rather than pushing him down or giving him a fright and hence a reason not to go up there.

 

 

 

Mark Chapple is the Author of "How to build enclosures for reptiles"
Find out how to build these terrestrial and arboreal cages for snakes and lizards. Full color pictures, detailed diagrams and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.
http://www.reptile-cage-plans.com

 

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