Isxbvlle
Member
I’ve taken care of reptiles before, and have decided to purchase a veiled chameleon. I know they have several specific care requirements, but does anyone have any helpful tips that I can use to keep this baby happy and healthy? 
Any tips? New veiled chameleon owner!
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Welcome to the forum and the world of chameleons!
Looks lie you have a nice little male there! That makes it easier in some ways already....you won't have to deal with egglaying issues!
Reading as much info on this forum as you can as well as reading information to the chameleon academy and Neptune the chameleon will help you get a good start.
These links will get you started...
https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
Looks lie you have a nice little male there! That makes it easier in some ways already....you won't have to deal with egglaying issues!
Reading as much info on this forum as you can as well as reading information to the chameleon academy and Neptune the chameleon will help you get a good start.
These links will get you started...
https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Lindasjackson
Chameleon Enthusiast
Your branches there look square. He should probably have round branches and as many natural ones as possible. You can find a place where you know they haven’t used pesticides and get some branches from trees, bring them home and wash them with dish soap and let dry in the sun and there you go!
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
You’ve gotten some great input! I just want to say hello and welcome to the forum! 
Isxbvlle
Member
Thank you for the advice, these were sticks I had in there temporarily for his first days. I now purchased real branches for him to sit on which were created for husbandry.
Isxbvlle
Member
Yes I specifically chose this little guy to avoid having to deal with eggs as a first time owner
thank you for the advice!
Isxbvlle
Member
Watched all of the following and it provided some very useful info for me! Thank you so much
bbyoda
Chameleon Enthusiast
Some additional advice for ya!
Find a good vet who is familiar with chameleons now, and do a wellness visit. That way if something goes wrong they already know you and your chameleon.
Stay curious! Chameleons have fun behavior to observe and everything they do is a clue as to how they're doing and if you need to tweak your husbandry.
Check out the forum sponsors if you need to buy feeders - silkworms, crickets, hornworms, roaches etc. Or consider starting your own colonies, that's much cheaper!
I'm attaching some graphics that are useful to reference too.
Find a good vet who is familiar with chameleons now, and do a wellness visit. That way if something goes wrong they already know you and your chameleon.
Stay curious! Chameleons have fun behavior to observe and everything they do is a clue as to how they're doing and if you need to tweak your husbandry.
Check out the forum sponsors if you need to buy feeders - silkworms, crickets, hornworms, roaches etc. Or consider starting your own colonies, that's much cheaper!
I'm attaching some graphics that are useful to reference too.
Mountain Dragon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Beautiful monstera in the backgroundI’ve taken care of reptiles before, and have decided to purchase a veiled chameleon. I know they have several specific care requirements, but does anyone have any helpful tips that I can use to keep this baby happy and healthy?
OzzyVeiledCham
Member
I am in learning phase as well your veiled chameleon looks great. How long have you had homI’ve taken care of reptiles before, and have decided to purchase a veiled chameleon. I know they have several specific care requirements, but does anyone have any helpful tips that I can use to keep this baby happy and healthy?
Isxbvlle
Member
Atlas ended up having a respiratory infection and I had to return him after only having him for a week. I have since purchased a healthier baby from a more trusted location, but it was still very unfortunate
Lindasjackson
Chameleon Enthusiast
I’m sorry to hear about Atlas! Congrats on your new Cham!
Lindasjackson
Chameleon Enthusiast
We’d love to see pictures of the new little one. I hope you disinfected the cage and supplies Atlas used before putting in the new Cham.
Isxbvlle
Member
I completely disinfected the plants/cage and supplies with a safe cleaner after returning Atlas. Here’s a picture of Cruz, my new little one! (He’s currently going through a slow shed. A reptile vet checked him out and everything is going fine so far)
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Lindasjackson
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Awww, he’s a handsome little guy!
OzzyVeiledCham
Member
Omgosh@!!! How did u figure out about his illness?Atlas ended up having a respiratory infection and I had to return him after only having him for a week. I have since purchased a healthier baby from a more trusted location, but it was still very unfortunate
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