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I suppose that cable ties will also work?

I do have quite a lot of tools, even power ones (yeah baby!) but maybe I will try the uPVC pipe option first just to get a feel. BTW, how do you attach the screen/mesh to a circular plastic tube?

It sure does, thank you! Since my cage is going to be approx. 2mx1.2mx1.2m what would I use for the base that would be strong enough to hold weight of 4 or 5 potted plants and also waterproof? Or would I have to fix support batons underneath? And how many castor wheels would I need for base area...

Hi, I have a 1 year old male veiled chameleon and would like to build him an outdoor enclosure. He is a big cham and I want him to have lots of space and be comfortable and happy. I have looked through the Enclosures forum but most threads are about indoor setups. This is what I have to work...

Hey everyone, my name is Jenni and I live in Crestholme, KZN. We own a male veiled cham and he is about to turn 1 year old. Got him from a local pet shop, rescued is more accurate. We feed him crickets, dubia roaches, superworms, meal worms and silkworms. He loves silkworms and will eat them off...

Wow Anne, you are a saint and obviously love chams so much that you are willing to give up your own time and go and help Dexter! I wish there were more caring people like you in this world. If I were you, I would take Anne up on her offer so you can do what you need to do for Dexter before it is...

Unfortunately, Pedro could be developing an URI due to the lack of ventilation in his enclosure. I also tried to keep my male veiled in a glass enclosure that had air vents at the bottom and a mesh top that the pet store said would be fine but guess what? It wasn't. He started to cough and I...

I know exactly what you mean! It takes a lot of patience and you have to be consistent by doing the same thing over and over. Eventually they will come around but it will be on their terms so don't expect anything to happen quickly. If I could get my feisty veiled to do this, then anyone can get...

Wowowowowowow!!!! Your setups are awesome!!! I am soooo jealous. BTW, how do you keep your chams from wandering around the house? I have always wanted to do a free range setup for my veiled but am nervous that he might fall or escape.

So its been all joy and celebrations here at home. We finally got Helmut (1 year old male veiled) to drink water from "my hand". He has been drinking from my home-made dripper but this was different. I had the front of his terrarium open and was standing right in front of him holding a branch...

We love and adore our chameleon as we do all our other pets. We don't have children so our pets are our children and we do whatever is needed to take the very best care of them. Would definitely handle my cham more but he is a veiled and we rescued him and he is not very friendly so we feel that...

What an amazing story! And well done rangosmama for being so thoughtful and attentive. You did your research and have his setup pretty much organised. Most people rush out and buy a chameleon first without learning the proper husbandry needed then they wonder why their cham gets ill. If you need...

Thanks everyone. I also got the impression that he is telling me off, so to speak. Its definitely not hissing cos I know exactly how that sounds (heard it enough times along with the gaping mouth)! They can be so cantankerous at times but somehow they are still adorable. Will keep a close eye on...

I have an 11mth old male veiled who has started to make an odd sound. It does not sound like a cough, more like a pffff noise and he makes two of these in a row. I am at work all day so don't know how often he does it but I have heard it a few times lately. He usually makes the noises when I am...

Oh no, that is terrible news! I just commented on yr other thread about how awesome yr enclosure is and now I read that poor Esme is dead! That is just heartbreaking. I will def question any treatment the vet wants to give my cham. I will not take their word for it as I hv heard so many stories...

Hey Shrilly, well done, yr enclosure looks superb! Good for you having the idea in the first place then putting in all the hard work to get it finished. Please post some pics of Esme inside her new home.

Thanks, I will try the shower. Have never done it before so it should prove interesting. What if he tries to get off the plant or escape from the water?

This is Helmut - he is a Veiled Chameleon & just over 9 months old. Helmut seemed appropriate cos of his "helmet" (casque). Ha ha! We adore him.

Right, here goes...

This free range idea sounds awesome but I don't understand how you, a) feed your cham and, b) keep him from cruising around the house?