I guess your way of looking at the space makes sense. I'm just repeating what I've learned lol. But if that set up works for you then by all means. I do see my cham moving more side to side than up and down as well, which is why I want to get him the dragon strand atrium.
Ophelia looks so happy! I can't wait till I move into my house next month and am able to take my cham outside like that. I live in an apartment now and the most I can do is take him to my window.
Camilo has become very cage aggressive and won't come to me anymore. I've been doing the technique where I placed one hand in front (while he is hissing) and with my other hand I gently push him onto the first for a while now. Once he is in my hand he relaxes. But today I placed him on his...
seems like you are set up for success! I wish I had the opportunity to get prepared before cham but he was a rescue and I've had to play catch up to get his husbandry in a good place. Where did you end up buying your cage from? I'm intrigued about the clear door. I was going to get a dragon...
I went to the dragon strand page and saw the arcadia products then saw your post! I will be getting the bigger package soon and also getting on the 8 day cycle Strand uses.
The living room in a busy house might be a bad idea as @Beman stated. I would leave him in another room if possible and go ahead and build the large enclosure if you already have it. He will be happier with more space. Yes, you linear uvb should be the width of the enclosure. As for vets in your...
I cut them to the size of the enclosure, actually the same size and jam them in. The screen does a good job holding the branches in place. Another option is hot glue to secure the branches or using fishing line.