Cage sizing

[nickb]

Currently have a 2' L x 2' W x 4' H enclosure for my 9 mo. old male veiled chameleon, Casper. He's kind of small for his age, I think. Only about 11.5 - 12 inches from head to end of his tail. I've attached a picture of the guy for kicks.


Would it be alright to house him in a smaller cage? Around 2' L x 1' W x 2' H

 

[camimom]

Hes only 9 months old, hes not anywhere close to done growing.
and as an adult, unless hes very very small, he will still need a 2x2x4 cage.

 

[nickb]

That's pretty small for a male veiled though correct? He's about the size of a female veiled and hasn't been growing nearly as much in the past couple months. He looks big in the pic but like I said, he's only like 11.5 inches or so

 

[camimom]

That's pretty small for a male veiled though correct? He's about the size of a female veiled and hasn't been growing nearly as much in the past couple months. He looks big in the pic but like I said, he's only like 11.5 inches or so

im pretty sure my male who is almost 1 yr old, is about that length too.
I will measure him when i get home though if that will make you feel better.

Is your guy eating? how mcuh?
what his basking temp?
and when was the last time he shed?

 

[nickb]

He's shedding right now, it's at about 90 or so. He eats fine usually. Just a little picky when he's shedding. But either way I just wanna know if he'll have enough room in the smaller cage?

 

[camimom]

He's shedding right now, it's at about 90 or so. He eats fine usually. Just a little picky when he's shedding. But either way I just wanna know if he'll have enough room in the smaller cage?

I would still leave him in the bigger cage.
hes not full grown yet.
they can keep growing up to about 2 years old.
i woudl reduce his basking temp a bit though, 85 to 88 is better.

 

[JonRich]

Thats a good looking Veiled.

Well i look at it this way, i have plenty of room in my home. But mannn, i would love a huge condo with a balcony, 2 bathrooms and maybe a pool.

My point is, it ma look large to you and sure he can "live" in a smaller cage. But your Cham should have room to explore.