Zoo Med Repti Breeze Aluminium Screen Cage 24" x 24" x 48"
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Zoo Med Repti Breeze Aluminium Screen Cage 24" x 24" x 48"
Full mesh, full airflow — built for reptiles that suffer in stagnant air. The Zoo Med Repti Breeze XL (61 × 61 × 122 cm / 24" × 24" × 48") is an aluminium-framed screen enclosure with mesh on every panel, giving arboreal species the constant cross-ventilation their respiratory health depends on. At 122 cm tall, it's the largest Repti Breeze size and suits chameleons and other arboreal reptiles that need real vertical space to climb and thermoregulate.
Key features
- Full-mesh construction — every panel is screen, for constant airflow rather than a single vent.
- Corrosion-resistant black anodised aluminium frame — stays rust-free in the humid conditions arboreal setups run.
- Large front door for day-to-day feeding and access, plus a separate bottom door for substrate service without opening the whole front.
- 122 cm of vertical space — room for climbing branches, vines and a genuine basking-to-shade gradient.
- Tool-light assembly — all hardware included, goes together with just a screwdriver.
Specifications
| External dimensions | 61 × 61 × 122 cm (24" × 24" × 48") |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Black anodised aluminium, full mesh screen panels |
| Doors | Large front door, separate bottom door for substrate |
| Assembly | Screwdriver only, all hardware included |
Zoo Med doesn't publish a separate internal clearance figure or a weight for this size — because the walls and roof are mesh rather than solid panelling, the usable internal space is close to the external dimensions above, unlike a glass or acrylic enclosure where wall thickness eats into the interior.
Will it fit my enclosure? Mounting heat and UVB lamps
Because the roof is mesh, lamps sit on top of the screen rather than inside the enclosure, so the full 122 cm height is available as basking-to-canopy distance. That's enough clearance to run most reptile heat and UVB lamps at their recommended distance while still leaving a shaded, cooler zone lower down — check the mounting distance table on the specific bulb you're using, since it varies by wattage and lamp type. A mesh top does reduce UVB reaching the enclosure floor compared with an open-air mount, so measure your actual UV Index with a meter once the lamp and screen are both in place rather than relying on the open-air distance alone.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suited to small to medium arboreal species that need strong airflow — veiled and panther chameleons, arboreal geckos, anoles and similar climbing lizards, plus juvenile green iguanas. Not suitable as a humidity-retention enclosure on its own — full mesh sheds humidity quickly, so species that need consistently high humidity will need a misting or fogging system running more often than in a glass or PVC enclosure. Not suitable for species that dig or burrow, and not designed to hold standing water.
Safety
- Mount lamps securely on the mesh top — don't rest heavy fixtures directly on the screen without a stand or support, which can sag or damage the mesh over time.
- Keep basking lamps at a safe distance from any point the animal can climb to, since a full-mesh roof means climbing reptiles can get close to the roof of the enclosure.
Care and maintenance
Wipe the aluminium frame down periodically; it's corrosion-resistant but benefits from a clean like any enclosure hardware. Mesh panels can be vacuumed or brushed free of dust and shed skin. Use the bottom door for routine substrate changes without disturbing the animal or décor through the front.
Goes well with
- A lamp stand or clamp fixture rated for mesh-top mounting, rather than resting lamps directly on the screen.
- A misting or fogging system, to offset how quickly a full-mesh enclosure loses humidity.
- Climbing branches and vines to make use of the full 122 cm of vertical space.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. This is a large, flat-packed item — check delivery options at checkout for oversized freight.
Common questions
Will this hold humidity for a tropical species?
Not on its own. Full mesh airflow is exactly what drives humidity down quickly, so tropical or high-humidity species will need more frequent misting or an active fogging/misting system to keep up, compared with a solid-walled enclosure.
How do I mount a UVB or basking lamp on a mesh top?
Use a lamp stand or a fixture rated for mesh-top mounting rather than resting a heavy dome directly on the screen. The full internal height is available as mounting distance since the roof itself doesn't take up interior space.
Does the mesh reduce UVB reaching my reptile?
Yes — any mesh between a UVB lamp and the animal reduces the UV Index that reaches the basking spot. Measure the actual reading with a UV meter once everything is set up, rather than assuming the open-air distance on the bulb's packaging still applies.
What size chameleon or lizard does this suit?
The 61 × 61 × 122 cm size suits adult small-to-medium arboreal species and juvenile green iguanas — see Suitable for above. Very large adult iguanas or monitors need a bigger enclosure than this line offers.
