Need recommendations on a good custom cage maker

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Hi everyone!


So, I have had a green iguana for over 10 years now. Initially, he had a big cage that I got off of Craigslist (I think it was 6' by 4' by 2') and I added plexiglass to the sides and it worked out really well for a few years. But, a few years later, I moved out of state and just changed him to free roaming in my apartment, with a shelf by the window, basking area, humidifier, etc. When I then moved into a house 4 years ago, I kept him free roaming (in my bedroom, similar setup with lighting and perch by the window).

So, a few months ago, there was that new regulation that passed in Florida designating green iguanas as prohibited species. It requires caging constructed of certain materials. The size requirements are like, really small for a lizard of his size; obviously, I am going to give him a much larger cage. I have till the end of October this year to get one.

I wanted to come here and ask for recommendations on custom caging. I know some sites offer custom reptile cages where you can request a certain size. The actual area he would use could be about 4' x 4' x 3' as my minimum, but there would need to be a stand and a hood adding at least 1 additional foot on the top and bottom; I don't want him to be only 4' off the ground because he won't like that, but realistically he will just go sit at the highest point of the cage and literally never come down.

I looked at boamasters and the 'customcages' site but both had some really concerning bad reviews. I am a little confused about the cage material requirements, too (having a 1/4-inch screen is NOT an option; he will cut his toes off and this aspect of the regulation is like the dumbest part. His prior one was, I think, 1/2 or 3/4-inch stainless steel so he could actually climb on it and not rip off claws). So basically, I would want acrylic/plexi sides and something that can tolerate high humidity that would adhere to the regulations.


Here is the text on the regulation for anyone who will actually help me enough to read it lol:
https://myfwc.com/media/25817/5a-reptile-68-5007.pdf
(indoor caging requirements start down on page 5)


Cost isn't a huge issue, because I will have time to save money for it (and might be coming into some cash from my wedding in a few months, lol), and would even be willing to get something a little nicer because I will be using it for a good 10-plus years (knock on wood) for the rest of his life, and also could use it for a future larger reptile post-iguana. Again, I have till the end of October 2021 to get the cage put together.


I have considered making one myself, but, it would have to be easy enough that I could buy materials at a local hardware store, would fit the regulations, and something I could do over one or two weekends. I am really good at following instructions, but not so great at planning it out myself, so would need a tutorial or something. I do have some tools, but honestly I'd rather just have it be made for me, because I have a lot going on right now.


tl;dr, anyone who has had a custom cage made in the past, or has recommendations, please let me know.