I got my DIY off of ebay Free Shipping 100.00 Aluminum frame. Now for the lighting I use a Zoo Med 24 inch Combination light it has three slots one for a UVB 24 inch fluorescent tube and two standard outlet for a heat bulb and another UVB (5%) it works great. It has three separate switches. They...
I finally got Walter and Nahla's Free range almost complete. Still waiting on flex vines.:D Looks small but thats all the room I have for them.There is all kinds of things they can get into....
I agree good lighting is very important. I finally got Walter and Nahlas Free range 78% Complete. I Have two DIY cages and they are fine. Not flimsy at all.
Yes, the plastic is pretty much realtor sign plastic. Its actually called perforated plastic sheeting. The foam rock backing you can Look up on ebay (reptile cage background) Now this thing is a little expensive. But its well worth it. The acrylic sides you can get at ACE or a mom and pop...
I made my stand with 2x2 framework. Make sure that the Chameleon can look down on you. They love that security.It makes them feel safe being high up in there territory. I use a small step stool to work on my cages. Use a Washing Machine Drain pan its made of durable plastic and its just about...
And yes the sanding is for so they can't see their reflections. The hardest thing about having a screen cage is to maintain proper humidity. Not enough is not good. And to much is not good either this setup works perfect. Especially at night. The Mister shuts off with my 12 on 12 off cycle and...
If you leave the front open and the top open thats more than enough clean air flow.... The acrylic on the side is to help stabilize humidity levels. I use a rock foam in the back of the cage with acrylic on the sides only. And I place a small sheet of sign plastic at the bottom of the front part...
My Mister is just a Monsoon RS 400. Sure Here are some photos of the humidifier setup I couldn't get current pics because my Chams are Sleeping......The Monsoon has two nozzles you can place in your cage. Some people say that there junk but I've had mine for over a year and it works fine. But as...
Need a little help
Welcome to the forum. DIY makes a good cage. You can purchase them on ebay. Possibly get free shipping. If not LLLreptile carries them.But not sure about the shipping. Now as for a veiled Chameleon I purchased Walter from Lance (LanceCham) Here on the forums. He's very...
I agree with XCrystalX that is about right. Lightly dust twice a month on both Calcium with D3 and Multivitamin. Calcium everyday with a good gut-loaded feeder.
I was also looking at the picture of his housing arrangements. If Thermometer is reading 79-80 away from the light imagine directly under the light. I would hide under a leaf to:confused: I'm sorry I just feel so bad for him.........
Dehydration
All these conversations. What about Humidity levels? A small container with a heat bulb ballast and and a fluorescent ballast surely will dry something out in a small container very quickly. He does look dehydrated and skinny. I would follow what they all are saying about...
Thank you all for your responses. Now I can compare costs. My concern is, hopefully they are actually specialist in the chameleon world. I will let you all no with Nahla's results.And maybe I can get some ultra sound pics to share....