This thing looks like it is built like a rock. I’m having fun with the SketchUp viewer on iPad for sure. My first suggestion is to remove the crossbeam on the front floor area so you can slide your drainage tub/container in and out easily. It should not affect the structural integrity of what...
There are some excellent breeders here on these forums. FLchams.com also sells absolute stunners.
I really hope you spend some time here reading everything you can and taking part in the community. No need to rush back in. Things will go differently if you have good support like this.
Congratulations! I suggest slowing down around him man. Your movements are so fast he is not sure what to think about you. Slow and smooth, like them :)
Raised a bit of bitey reptiles. We have leather gloves and jean pant legs sewn to them to cover up the elbows. Kept us from getting scratched up holding large green iguanas. No reason to take damage from a grumpy lizard you are trying to help.
Charlie, please start a new topic, fill out the form, https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/, and let the talented people here help you properly :)
Hi Maddoggie,
That sounds like a good start to a plan. I suggest adding a glass drinking cup near the base of a plant at the bottom of the cage so the chameleon always has access to clean water. For plants, Pothos vine, umbrella plants, ficus, and I’ll have to look at the safe plants list...
Chameleons are naturally defensive of their territory. However most of the time this is just a show. You can train your chameleon to be comfortable with you and your hands. There are a lot of opinions about this, but basically this means positive reinforcement like bringing treats, special bugs...
I’d like to know as well. I have been really discouraged by the price of the fixtures for T5HO bulbs. I was not expecting to spend 100 dollars on one light. Anyone have any ideas or options? I would like one with shutters of some kind to direct light downward. Also, how many bulbs would you use...
Thanks for sharing your chameleon’s reaction to the ceramic heater! I have been on the fence about them and I think they would just be a failsafe on cold nights to maintain minimum temperatures.