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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 ".

 


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Why melamine for a reptile cage base?

Question

I recently purchased a set of reptile cage plans. Why do your plans recommend melamine for the base, and MDF/plywood for the sides/back/top? Why not MDF or plywood for the base? Is there some advantage to using melamine for the base?    Joseph

Answer

Hi Joseph,

Melamine is usually more expensive but it has the advantage of a water proof coating. I use Silicone sealant around the edges to prevent moisture getting into the cracks. Most of the time the cages are dry but urine and water spillages are common and the other materials tend to absorb the moisture. Using Melamine prevents the moisture from going into the wood and degrading the glues and allowing water to rot the timber. You could equally paint it with a few coats. It's just a preventative measure to give the cages a longer life.

Hope this helps

 

 

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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