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I would probably put the enclosure on a stand of some sort to raise it to where the basking branch is roughly eye level or so.
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What methods of hydration are you using and schedule, she looks extremely dehydrated. I use Reptical without D3 every feeding and RepashyLoD twice a month for all my chameleons.
Replaced a couple of uvb bulbs on enclosures and had to take a couple of pictures. Also realized I need to order a few new reflectors.
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If that is the beginning of edema I would cut back on your vitamins to once a month for maybe two months. I would continue to use the bee pollen sparingly. I like and use Reptical without D3 every feeding and RepashyLoD twice a month ( jacksons once a month) for all the species I have.
I think a hybrid would work well, even a screen cage can be modified cover two or three sides. Many people use things like window insulation film, shower curtains corrugated plastic sheets, heck even trash bags can be used to close off the sides.