Vertical Conversion of “Zilla Critter Keeper” for tree frogs

[flybyferns]

Hi Lynn, just wanted to say this is pretty terrific! I like the open kinda look this has while still having lots of plant cover available. I also like that you've used plants as the main structural element. The faux tree backgrounds look pretty slick too.

I'm sure your A. moreletii will enjoy its new home and good luck acquiring roommates!

Thanks very much, Brian
It has been relaxing and fun doing this conversion.
I enjoy taking care of the plants-too!
That's why I have gone through so much trouble w/ the planters.
Martin ( ViperJr) inspired me to create a separate place for my A. moreletii ; otherwise I would have never done it.
I had this "critter keeper" . It was my very first viv. I figured it was worth a try to convert it.

Autumn has done a conversion w/ this same enclosure as well. It's beautiful!

Lynn

[J Teezy]

yeah that's usually the first thing out of their mouth is "we don't drill glass because of the chance of it breaking" and i make sure to tell them if you break it i don't care and won't hold you responsible. Even told them i'd put it in writing. Only place i found that would do it charged like $30 for a 1.5" hole. I just laughed and said ok thanks for your time

[flybyferns]

I have re-done the front door!
Two reasons:
1) The screen area I left open was too large and too low on the door.
As it turns out, I was having a little trouble maintaining the humidity.
I could have left it and simply sprayed the enclosure more often, but after investing in the Mist King, I decided to change it.
2) I could not bear to continue look the the screen that covered the entire door on the outside.
I removed the screen entirely from the door except for the vent area.
Now, viewing the enclosure is much more enjoyable.

So, I was brave and CUT the screen and re-frame the entire top!

Happy now !!!!

[flybyferns]

Photo update:
Humidity and temp settings are perfect this am!
Changing the location of the screen opening made all the difference.

[Kristen]

Oh wow this whole thread is pretty amazing! Nice work.
And when you get your Xanthics, make sure to take HEAPS of pictures

[flybyferns]

Oh wow this whole thread is pretty amazing! Nice work.
And when you get your Xanthics, make sure to take HEAPS of pictures

Kristen,
Thanks!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed regarding the Xanthics!
An xanthic will be housed in my other enclosure w/the other red eyes ( A. callidryas )
It will be awhile. I promise pictures !!!!!
Lynn

[NatureLady]

Wonderful post on your conversion! Thanks for posting the link on where you got the planters! I am doing my research and plan on doing my first custom viv soon. Love that you can clean the glass and still have a natural looking background!!!!