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I have the same enclosure for a tree monitor. I use these screen vents to prevent the bugs from getting out. Works really well at maintaining humidity and temperature for my monitor. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSG9X78?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Yes! I would say purchase this. It’ll save you so much money in the end. I live in Colorado so the reptibreeze wasn’t ideal for me but I had one and just added corrugated cardboard to the three sides and bottom and it worked fantastic! I’m not a DIYer and it was super simple just measured cut...

We’re doing our best to maintain humidity up here in the dry winter It looks like we’re doing okay for the moment being.

Try to get some softer feeders, like silkworms or even (not overly large) crickets to avoid irritation to his mouth. Sometimes the crunchier feeders or those with spiky legs are the cause of stomatitis…or those which bite back, like superworms and hornworms. Making sure he’s well hydrated and...

Hehe yes, thank you both! Mel is thriving in his huge mesh enclosure and his husbandry is spot-on thanks to everyone's advice on this forum :)

Hi all! I am moving my chams from a Reptibreeze enclosure to a hybrid Zens habitat (2 by 2 by 4 of course). I live in CO so it has been hard to maintain the correct humidity levels to ensure proper husbandry in a fully screen change. I have ordered a myriad of live plants and have secured the...

Thank you so much, this was very helpful!

Im hearing all of these debates about foggers, no foggers, having only one side screen and the rest hard sides, but I just dont know what is right. I want to keep my 2x4 (all sides mesh) for a future chameleon, however I just dont know how i could keep my humidity. Does it have to stay at 100...

Hi! :) Just to let you know that this thread is from 2024, so all concerns have likely been resolved long ago. No worries though - resurrecting old posts is pretty common. ;) I do want to take a minute here though to comment on your comment. While I am personally partial to all screen...

The fan will run on a timer, turning on to help move air. It won’t run continuously. My understanding is it’s important not to have stagnant air. The duct will pull air from the bottom just above leaf litter and out. I don’t want to push outside air into the viv as the room air will be dry (30%...

I have her in a 24x24x24 glass with bioactive bottom to maintain humidity. Our winters are dry here. She does well. Yes bigger is better though. 😄

My chameleon is a Panther chameleon. Sex is male, about little over a year. I only take him out when he wants to and most of the time he does want to. He eats crickets, Dubia roaches, rarely superworms and hornworms. He only eats about 4 or 5 insects because he’s an adult. I feed him twice a...

I second everything @MissSkittles mentioned, I may repeat some of her feedback here. Basically your temps and humidity are far too hot and humid for him. This is going to create a cycle of respiratory infections. So no fogger at all. Your room he is in can not give you the cold temps needed to...

Not sure where you live or the humidity requirements for a carpet chameleon. I opted for a Dragon Strand hybrid enclosure for my Veiled because I live in a desert in the mountains of Oregon. The summers here have an average humidity in the mid 30s so It helps me keep some of that moisture in...

Here you go. Sorry your guy isn’t doing so well. I agree about that recovery product. While many/most exotics vets will see/treat reptiles, often their knowledge is pretty basic and lacking with regards to the very many different species. This is especially true when it comes to chameleons...

Is this behavior new? How often has he done this? How long have you had him for? What brand is the UVB bar? And if you've had him for a while, when did you last get a new bulb? If you don't have a solarmeter, it's recommended to replace the bulb every 6 months. Looking at your current set up...

Hi and welcome. I’m sorry that your guy isn’t doing well. Under the circumstances, the best way to try to determine what may be happening is to do a full husbandry review. The bits you provided just aren’t enough info to go by. Copy and paste with your answers please. If you could include some...

Have to agree about all that complicated substrate, the moss, and the water feature. Loose substrate can get picked up on the cham's tongue. Depending on the type of moss, there are sharp spiny bits in it. Substrate should be simple to clean. The more you have to work carefully around it, the...

Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Supplements -...

I too live in Ny but my house gets very dry in the winter due to a pellet stove. I have my female carpet in a glass on 4 sides (vent holes in the front at door opening) and screen on top, she does fine. I have a small table top fan across the room a bit from it positioned at it just in case, not...