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[Poptart~]

I have a diy melamine wood cage and after my hamster passed and it has been left empty. I probably won’t get anything soon but I was wondering what sort of animal I could keep in their. The cage is 48x31x24. I also have a extra 40 gallon tank that I could use.

Here are my requirements-
1. No snakes
2. No fish
3. Doesn’t need attention 24/7 (I got school and gymnastics for most of the day)
4. Not more than $200 for the equipment
5. Not a hamster

[daisy~]

If it's completely smooth inside, you can keep gerbils in it. Or mice, though they benefit from more ventilation, and barred cages can be more useful for hanging climbing toys.

 

There is a slight risk with melamine cages, because melamine is toxic if ingested. If it's smooth inside, even gerbils are unlikely to chew the sides (less likely than Syrians actually), and still less likely to swallow any melamine (because they have flaps inside their mouths which for the most part prevent them from swallowing what they chew), but it couldn't be said to be zero-risk.

Edited by daisy~, 03 September 2021 - 09:15 AM.

[ChloesCritters]

I have a diy melamine wood cage and after my hamster passed and it has been left empty. I probably won’t get anything soon but I was wondering what sort of animal I could keep in their. The cage is 48x31x24. I also have a extra 40 gallon tank that I could use.

Here are my requirements-
1. No snakes
2. No fish
3. Doesn’t need attention 24/7 (I got school and gymnastics for most of the day)
4. Not more than $200 for the equipment
5. Not a hamster

Maybe leapord gecko?

[Charfished14]

the melamine cage is tricky because its made from wood. but the 40 gallon has a lot of possiblities. gerbils, leopard geckos, mice, and a lot of different types of lizards too!

[♥️fluffy♥️]

I have a diy melamine wood cage and after my hamster passed and it has been left empty. I probably won’t get anything soon but I was wondering what sort of animal I could keep in their. The cage is 48x31x24. I also have a extra 40 gallon tank that I could use.

Here are my requirements-
1. No snakes
2. No fish
3. Doesn’t need attention 24/7 (I got school and gymnastics for most of the day)
4. Not more than $200 for the equipment
5. Not a hamster

The forty gallon has a lot of potential!

For the Tank

Bearded Dragons

Leopard geckos

Mice 

Gerbils

 

DIY enclosure

Mice?

Gerbils maybe?

I hope I could help, correct me if I am wrong on anything!

[Phosphorus]

Bearded Dragons

Please don't keep larger lizards in bare minimum cages, these reptiles need very large enclosures to truly thrive. 

 

But I agree with Leopard gecko

-a few kinds of skinks

-Giant new caledonian geckos 

is it water tight? You could make a pretty nice fish tank with that size.

 

DIY

-Mice, gerbils that sort of thing.

-I know people can also keep reptiles in melamine, but I would look more into it

 

Please make sure to do research on any animal you get, don't just fill an enclosure for the sake of filling the enclosure .

[Poptart~]

If it's completely smooth inside, you can keep gerbils in it. Or mice, though they benefit from more ventilation, and barred cages can be more useful for hanging climbing toys.

There is a slight risk with melamine cages, because melamine is toxic if ingested. If it's smooth inside, even gerbils are unlikely to chew the sides (less likely than Syrians actually), and still less likely to swallow any melamine (because they have flaps inside their mouths which for the most part prevent them from swallowing what they chew), but it couldn't be said to be zero-risk.

Maybe leapord gecko?

the melamine cage is tricky because its made from wood. but the 40 gallon has a lot of possiblities. gerbils, leopard geckos, mice, and a lot of different types of lizards too!

The forty gallon has a lot of potential!
For the Tank
Bearded Dragons
Leopard geckos
Mice
Gerbils

DIY enclosure
Mice?
Gerbils maybe?
I hope I could help, correct me if I am wrong on anything!

But I agree with Leopard gecko-a few kinds of skinks-Giant new caledonian geckos is it water tight? You could make a pretty nice fish tank with that size. DIY-Mice, gerbils that sort of thing.-I know people can also keep reptiles in melamine, but I would look more into it Please make sure to do research on any animal you get, don't just fill an enclosure for the sake of filling the enclosure .

Thank you for the suggestions. I definitely dont plan on just filling the cage and I will do all of the research

The forty gallon has a lot of potential!For the TankBearded DragonsLeopard geckosMice Gerbils DIY enclosureMice?Gerbils maybe?I hope I could help, correct me if I am wrong on anything!

I agree with Phosphorus and I’m pretty sure that bearded dragons need 100+ gallons if I’m remembering right. Other than that thank you for the suggestions.

the melamine cage is tricky because its made from wood. but the 40 gallon has a lot of possiblities. gerbils, leopard geckos, mice, and a lot of different types of lizards too!

my parents probably won’t want lizards because they say that they are “disgusting and that you can’t love them” and I don’t know how to convince them otherwise.

Maybe leapord gecko?

read above ^^^

If it's completely smooth inside, you can keep gerbils in it. Or mice, though they benefit from more ventilation, and barred cages can be more useful for hanging climbing toys. There is a slight risk with melamine cages, because melamine is toxic if ingested. If it's smooth inside, even gerbils are unlikely to chew the sides (less likely than Syrians actually), and still less likely to swallow any melamine (because they have flaps inside their mouths which for the most part prevent them from swallowing what they chew), but it couldn't be said to be zero-risk.

Would a male mouse be a good option?

[ajuniceu~]

 a male mouse be a good option?

 

Mice are social animals but males cannot live with others unless they are fixed so you'll have to see if any vets near you do that, if not then he'll have to live alone.

I wouldn't recommend the tank for mice due to lack of ventilation- I'd maybe do mice in the DIY and add more ventilation on the sides.

[Remy]

Would a male mouse be a good option?

I’m of the opinion that if you stay on top of cleaning, tanks can work well for mice. I’m actually inclined to recommend the 40 gallon over the DIY. Mice like their cages very crowded, and that would be significantly easier to achieve in a 40 gallon. I wouldn’t go with the DIY unless you’re confident you can pack it full of toys.

[♥️fluffy♥️]

But I agree with Leopard gecko

-a few kinds of skinks

-Giant new caledonian geckos 

is it water tight? You could make a pretty nice fish tank with that size.

 

DIY

-Mice, gerbils that sort of thing.

-I know people can also keep reptiles in melamine, but I would look more into it

 

Please make sure to do research on any animal you get, don't just fill an enclosure for the sake of filling the enclosure .

Thank you very much, I did say correct me if I'm wrong and thank you for dong so!

[Poptart~]

Can bearded dragons live in a melamine cage?

[♥️fluffy♥️]

Can bearded dragons live in a melamine cage?

 

Disclaimer: I know nothing about bearded Dragons so my advice should be taken with a grain of salt

 

Yes, I believe they can if it is big enough

 

Correct me if I am wrong on anything

Edited by ♥️fluffy♥️, 04 September 2021 - 11:13 PM.

[lil BIG dwarf]

Disclaimer: I know nothing about bearded Dragons so my advice should be taken with a grain of salt
 
Yes, I believe they can if it is big enough
 
Correct me if I am wrong on anything

They can but there super expensive animals. You’ll be spending way over 200 Dillard’s.

[Lightning~]

The forty gallon has a lot of potential!

For the Tank

Bearded Dragons

 

not beardies

 

many keep them in 40 gallons, but it's just not big enough for something that gets over 12''. they need wood or mesh enclosers equivlent to 120 gallons at least to be happy.

[Tater]

not beardies

 

many keep them in 40 gallons, but it's just not big enough for something that gets over 12''. they need wood or mesh enclosers equivlent to 120 gallons at least to be happy.

You're definitely right in the 120gal part! A 4'2'2' is the minimum for any adult bearded dragon.

Though I'm a bit confused on your "they need wood or mesh enclosures"? Bearded dragons can definitely be kept in tanks (as long as there is ventilation ofc, as with any animal), though wood cages can work as well. And I'm not sure what a "mesh enclosure" is? Really the cage can be made out of any non-toxic thing secure enough so they don't escape, that has ventilation, and holds in heat & humidity to the right amount.

 

To the OP, I think people gave some great suggestions above so I don't have much to add. But if I may ask, why don't your parents like the idea of lizards? What specifically about them puts your parents off >.>

Edited by Tater, 06 September 2021 - 01:01 AM.