Enclosure building

It is often cheaper to make your own custom enclosure for reptiles. Glass aquariums rarely do the job, and custom purchases will cost a ton. To make a cage on a budget will save you hundreds (and in some cases thousands). If you can find a suitable shelf or cabinet by the road (someone else's trash) that makes a great start. Other helpful things include:

GREAT STUFF brand expanding foam
100% silicon (aka aquarium silicon)
Gorilla Glue
Screws
Plywood
Hardware cloth (I usually prefer 1/4")
Acrylic paint
Sand/Dirt/Coco-Fiber
Tree Branches
Indoor/Outdoor carpet
Spray Paint
Bypass glass track and ratchet locks (Rockler)
Glass or plexiglass cut to size (I prefer 1/4" thickness)
Peel-n-stick linoleum
Plastic plants (craft stores carry them for much cheaper than pet stores)
Miter Saw/Jigsaw/Drill and other tools

Making of Vladimir's cage. Click the picture to see the process.
Making of Peaches Cage. Click the picture to see the process.
Making of Puff's Cage. Click the picture to see the process.
Making of Adrian's Cage. Click the picture to see the process.
Making of Houdini's Cage. Click the picture to see the process.

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