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My veiled is 5 months old. When should I introduce plant matter into his diet? What should I start with? What are other good choices?

Do you need to have daylight bulbs/plant lights over the cage in order to get the necessary UVA? I know UVB can't get through windows (that's what the Reptisun 5.0 is for), but can UVA? Placing my cage near a sunny window (half shade, half sun during the afternoon hours). I have the...

I know roaches are a great feeder option, but I'm worried that if a few escape they might infest my house. :eek: Is this a crazy fear?

:confused: I live in Maine, USA. During the summer we have an abundance of Japanese beetles feeding on our local rose bushes (chem. free). Can we feed these to a veiled cham? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_beetle

Which one is better for a veiled cham: in-cage rain system or a misting system? Do you think your veiled prefers one over the other? Are there health benefits of either one or are they pretty much the same as long as they hydrate and keep humidity up. I have a screen 4X2X2 cage with...

What do you use to disinfect when you spot clean daily and during the deep clean/complete cage clean? I read that using white vinegar and peroxide is a cheap and relatively safe way to go. I worry about the bleach/dish soap mix being too harsh even if I rinse well. Our cage is 4x2x2--a little...

What do I need to do to clean/sanitize branches from outside before I put them in my veiled's cage? what will happen if I just put them in the cage without pre-treating?

I'm neck deep in my research on veiled chameleons. No cham yet. I have a 4x2x2 cage. I'm working on a watering system and lighting now. I want to get all the glitches out before I bring home my new buddy. I don't want to spend HUGE money, but I want to get it right. I know mercury vapor...