Yash
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Hi Guys !
I have been visiting and reading up on the forums for a long time and today I finally decided to register myself and thought I would introduce myself to some fellow Herps
My boyfriend and I had been wanting a pet for a long time and after a lot of debate we decided to get a Chameleon. (My initial choice was a Corn Snake and my boyfriend was insisting on a Bearded Dragon, but we both decided to negotiate and settled on a Chameleon instead )
Here is some information about our Chameleon and its set up, any sort of feedback will be highly appreciated as I would like to provide our Chameleon with the best possible care in the world !
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), Male, Around 4-6 months old but we cannot be sure because the pet store where he was bought from wasn't exactly sure either :/. (I will post some pictures and if someone can guess his age we would be extremely happy)
Handling - Once a day for around 2-5 minutes, he is a bit shy but once he is on my shoulder he seems to relax and doesn't mind being held at all !
Feeding - Gut Loaded Crickets(Around 10-12 a day), Occasional Wax Worm as a treat(1-3 a week), Small Sized Locusts. Once or twice a week, I also cut some Apples in the shape of a small worm and dangle it from the top of the terrarium from a string, after a few minutes of baiting he falls for it and eats the Apples.
Supplements - Calcium Supplements without D3 everyday and Calcium Supplement with D3 once a week.
Watering - Misting by hand 2-3 times a day for 1-2 minutes. Often he comes to the hand mister and drinks from the nozzle.
Fecal Description - White urate and dark brown solid stool.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass, 60*45*90 CM. [I know I am supposed to keep Chameleons in Wire Mesh cages because it helps with fresh air, however I live in France and in order to maintain humidity inside the cage, a glass cage is ideal. Also, the insides are covered with special paper that make sure there are no reflections so that the Chameleon does not get stressed by seeing its own reflection.]
Lighting - ZooMed PowerSun for UVA and UVB along with a regular bulb for his basking spot.
Temperature -Basking Spot is usually 31 Degrees Celsius and the bottom of the terrarium is around 25. The temperature drops around 10 degrees at night.
Humidity - 80-90 Peaks after misting, and it drops down to 60 sometimes.
Plants - Yes, I am using a Fern, a Ficus Ali and a Ficus Benjamina. Along with 1 fake plant at the top.
Current Problem - No problem, the Chameleon seems to be eating and drinking well, likes his enclosure and is friendly. I just want some opinions on what can be improved and if I am doing anything wrong.
Here are some pictures of Maurice and his set up
I have been visiting and reading up on the forums for a long time and today I finally decided to register myself and thought I would introduce myself to some fellow Herps
My boyfriend and I had been wanting a pet for a long time and after a lot of debate we decided to get a Chameleon. (My initial choice was a Corn Snake and my boyfriend was insisting on a Bearded Dragon, but we both decided to negotiate and settled on a Chameleon instead )
Here is some information about our Chameleon and its set up, any sort of feedback will be highly appreciated as I would like to provide our Chameleon with the best possible care in the world !
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), Male, Around 4-6 months old but we cannot be sure because the pet store where he was bought from wasn't exactly sure either :/. (I will post some pictures and if someone can guess his age we would be extremely happy)
Handling - Once a day for around 2-5 minutes, he is a bit shy but once he is on my shoulder he seems to relax and doesn't mind being held at all !
Feeding - Gut Loaded Crickets(Around 10-12 a day), Occasional Wax Worm as a treat(1-3 a week), Small Sized Locusts. Once or twice a week, I also cut some Apples in the shape of a small worm and dangle it from the top of the terrarium from a string, after a few minutes of baiting he falls for it and eats the Apples.
Supplements - Calcium Supplements without D3 everyday and Calcium Supplement with D3 once a week.
Watering - Misting by hand 2-3 times a day for 1-2 minutes. Often he comes to the hand mister and drinks from the nozzle.
Fecal Description - White urate and dark brown solid stool.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass, 60*45*90 CM. [I know I am supposed to keep Chameleons in Wire Mesh cages because it helps with fresh air, however I live in France and in order to maintain humidity inside the cage, a glass cage is ideal. Also, the insides are covered with special paper that make sure there are no reflections so that the Chameleon does not get stressed by seeing its own reflection.]
Lighting - ZooMed PowerSun for UVA and UVB along with a regular bulb for his basking spot.
Temperature -Basking Spot is usually 31 Degrees Celsius and the bottom of the terrarium is around 25. The temperature drops around 10 degrees at night.
Humidity - 80-90 Peaks after misting, and it drops down to 60 sometimes.
Plants - Yes, I am using a Fern, a Ficus Ali and a Ficus Benjamina. Along with 1 fake plant at the top.
Current Problem - No problem, the Chameleon seems to be eating and drinking well, likes his enclosure and is friendly. I just want some opinions on what can be improved and if I am doing anything wrong.
Here are some pictures of Maurice and his set up