How Do You Build Reptile Cage Lids?
Reptile cages are used to house snakes and lizards and are constructed to provide proper air circulation without allowing the reptile to escape. Likewise, the lids of reptile cages must also provide proper ventilation, but must also be secured so that the reptile cannot easily move it. Although ventilated lids are available for purchase at most pet supply stores, you can easily and affordably make a lid yourself with supplies from a hardware store. Place a tape measure on top of the reptile cage and measure the length and width in inches. Add 3 inches to the length and the width of the cage so that the lid will overlap the cage. Unroll the wire mesh and use the tape measure to measure out the proper length for the top of the reptile cage as previously calculated. Use wire cutters to cut the wire mesh at the proper length measurement. Cut the piece of mesh wire to the proper width measurement of the cage, using the wire cutters and a tape measure. Lay the wire mesh on top of the reptile
