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Hey guys! It's been a REALLY LONG TIME since I've posted here. Quick Update: My Veiled chameleon Nik is doing great. He's quite happy in his custom built cage I finished. It is 40'' by 23'' by 48''.I got my lighting system from light your reptiles, had a problem with a ballast (for you smart...

So, today is an exciting day! Around 1 month and a half ago, I put superworms inside deli cups inside my headboard (secret compartment! Woohoo!) And around 2 weeks ago 7 of them pupated. Yay! Today I checked on them and 4 have turned into beetles, which means that it is "Setting Up the...

Hey all you guys! I have seen several threads by experts such as @Extensionofgreen that have enclosures with substrate. It looked awesome and from what I heard they had no problems. However, as a newbie I was told substrate would result in impaction and possibly death. Which one is it? I'm...

Hey guys! So, I realized around a week ago that Nik's been feeling a little cramped, and my grandma had a free table. And it all snowballed from there...... My spring break is next week, so I'm going to be spending a majority of my time building his new cage. It's a table tho. How are you...

Hey guys! I am creating a small superworm colony, and was wondering whether to use whole oats. The superworm containers from the store have tiny mashed up oats, and the whole oats look HUGE in comparison. What do ya'll use? Second, I am coming up with a plan for a new enclosure for Nik. It'll...

So, I decided that this weekend I am going to start a superworm colony, as Nik loves them a LOT. I am a very stubborn, hardheaded person (that's part of the reason I got Nik. Kept pestering. Works like a charm. The superworm's one of his frequents, that and crickets. Occasionally dubia roaches...

Hey guys! I was looking into getting some supplies to create a little free-range, my guy Nik is getting a little antsy ( I think he's outgrowing his cage) but right now I can't buy a new cage... long story short I need to raise the money. Anyway, I figure a free-range is the best option. I can...

Hey guys! I was looking around at several old threads, and I saw some HUGE enclosures. I now ask that everyone who owns a chameleon on this forum to try to post pictures/ info about their enclosures...... Especially @Extensionofgreen, @jpowell86, and @jajeanpierre. I heard that your enclosures...

Hey guys! Mom finally caved when I went on an extensive rant about feeder insects, and told me that I could keep the insects in the garage... would that work out? I was considering getting the dubia roaches, and was wondering if they would be able to survive in a garage..... it gets around 1-2...

Alright guys, it's me again! I am relatively young, but I have a paper route that supports my chameleon. I have lately been in a but of a bind, as he is eating away at my savings because I have to go to Petco every other day to buy him food. $7 of food lasted him 4 days. If this keeps up, I...

Hey chameleon keepers! I just got my first veiled a month ago, his name is Nikolai.... And I've heard great things about the misting systems from MistKing.... So I'm saving up to get one.... And I was wondering...is the starter kit enough, or do you need to buy accessories with it? Also, I am...

Hey all you chameleon people! Chameleon Crazy Chick here. Lately, my new male veiled, Nik, has been climbing ALL OVER his screen cage. Bottom, top, sides, door. All of it. He seems to have realized that my room is FAR more interesting than his cage. Every time I open the door, he's either on it...

Guys, I really need some advice here! This is Chameleon Crazy Chick. I just got my first chameleon, Nikolai. I was gonna order him from a breeder,but my parents wanted me to try getting a "local" one from the Petco near my house. He's a little scrawny, but I'm working on that. :love: Our...

Hey, all you peeps! Happy New Year! To get to the point, I just got my first veiled, Nikolai. He's around 3 months old, not sure exactly. He is eating around 10 small superworms a day. I have a small bowl on the bottom of the cage for food, but he spends a LOT of his time basking in the top...

Guys! Help! I need HELP! My am planning to get a chameleon for Christmas, but I have some questions. I have done extensive research on this, but I have some questions: 1.) What is the minimum cage size for an adult male veiled chameleon? Male panther chameleon? 2.) Who can I get good veiled...

Hello you guys! Chameleon Crazy Chick here. I am getting a chameleon for Christmas! Hooray! My mom wants me to get a Veiled Chameleon from Petco, but I'm not sure. Are the chameleons at Petco healthy? Are they well bred? I've also heard that Veiled Chameleons are easier for beginners, but I'm...