Pros and Cons of Screen Cages

kuntazzo · #1 03-14-2010, 04:37 PM

Hi everyone, i was really wondering which are pros and cons of screen cages for tokays (or, even better, gekko smithii)
thanks

thehotchik1000 · #2 03-15-2010, 01:46 AM

I dont use them bc they dont hold humidity plus bc I live in a cooler region (Vermont) I dont like putting the heat lamps on them. They are cheaper though.

Ingo · #3 03-15-2010, 02:45 AM

Screen is everything but a preferred surface for tokays to climb on. Thus, I do not recommend them at all for keeping tokays.

Best

Ingo

holocaustto · #4 03-15-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingo

Screen is everything but a preferred surface for tokays to climb on. Thus, I do not recommend them at all for keeping tokays.

Best

Ingo

What would you recommend for tokays?

thehotchik1000 · #5 03-15-2010, 08:30 PM

Ingos correct. Smooth surfaces work best. Glass works perfectly for me. I've seen people use the acrylic or plexiglass or the plasticy looking surface. I can't remember what it's called.

Ingo · #6 03-16-2010, 02:46 AM

Everything with solid surfaces works well. Glass is fine, but being visible from all sides is a cause of stress for the tokays. Thus, in a glass enclosure, three sides should be made non transparent. The easiest way to accomplish this is to cover them with dark paper form the outside. Fake rock or bark backwalls however do look much nicer.

best

Ingo