[ankan333]

Hi,

now the warm weather is coming to Sweden and everyone is out basking in the sun! I would like to take my grandis out for a few hours too, because I've heard the sun makes their colors really vibrant. Does anyone have any experience of bringing their geckos out temporarily? I was thinking about using some kind of net/mesh cage.. (But I have no idea about how to get him into it )

[Mickej]

Originally Posted by ankan333

Hi,

now the warm weather is coming to Sweden and everyone is out basking in the sun! I would like to take my grandis out for a few hours too, because I've heard the sun makes their colors really vibrant. Does anyone have any experience of bringing their geckos out temporarily? I was thinking about using some kind of net/mesh cage.. (But I have no idea about how to get him into it )

Hej Ankan

The exoterra netcages are great for this, i have friends that use them for chameleons with great results. Just make sure that there are some shade for him/her to escape the sun and not to much wind. Good Luck

[ankan333]

Nice to see some swedish fellows here! Thank you for the advice, I'll buy one right away!

/Annika

[GiantDayGecko.com]

Hi Annika,

I could not agree more with you about the benefits of housing Phelsuma outdoors!

The entire GiantDayGecko.com collection is housed outdoors in South Florida, USA year round. Because of hurricanes most of the cages are custom built with ridge aluminum and PVC coated wire mesh. The PVC is smooth and therefore a non traumatic surface.

A good inexpensive option is the chameleon cages made with window screen. The drawback is an over zealous pest (rat or raccoon) can chew through. Also when the occasional gecko rubs its face over time the screen acts like fine sandpaper.

Below is a VIDEO link to a section of custom outdoor caging:
YouTube - GiantDayGecko.com (Caging)

Below is a VIDEO link to the window screen chameleon cages:
YouTube - GiantDayGecko.com (Hatchling cages)

Of course the geckos will always need to be provided with a shaded area to escape the sun.

Check out the below website for information on the minimum and maximum temperatures giant day geckos can tolerate.

Hope this helps, Jon
GiantDayGecko.com

[Mickej]

Oh Man, Jon beeing able to have your animals like that must be like a dream. Im moving to Florida

[GiantDayGecko.com]

Hey Michael,

We need more gecko enthusiasts. We would be glad to have you!

Jon
www.gaintdaygecko.com

[hexentanz]

I use these from IKEA IKEA | Wasch- und Putzutensilien | Wäschekörbe | FYLLEN | Wäschekorb . Have worked like a charm for many years.

[molson101]

Could you bring crestie out side or not.

[hexentanz]

Originally Posted by molson101

Could you bring crestie out side or not.

Yes you can, tho most don't bother since cresteds need to be kept in the shade the full time they are outside.

[Mickej]

Originally Posted by GiantDayGecko.com

Hey Michael,

We need more gecko enthusiasts. We would be glad to have you!

Jon
www.gaintdaygecko.com

If you get me the green card you can count on me coming to Florida