can somone help me decide if this is all i need?

[daffy duck]

ok so here is the situation: im buying a [ Jackson chameleon ] from [ http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/chameleons/jacksons-chameleon-for-sale.html ] that website. ounce i order the chameleon of course i will need cage food ect..... so i put together of a list of what im gonna need and how much it would cost $ wise. so here is the list that i made [PLEASE COMMENT BELOW IF I AM LEAVING SOMTHING OUT] this is my first chameleon but iv done my research.

jackson chameleon: [59.99$] + shipping 39.99
full kit:Cage 16 x 16 x 30
60 Watt Heat Bulb
5 1/2" Clamp Lamp
20" Fluorescent Fixture
Reptisun 5.0 18" Fluorescent Bulb
Exo Terra Vine – Small
Exo Terra Large Ampallo Plastic Leaves
Zoo Med Calcium w/ D3
Reptivite
Zoo Med Digital Thermometer
Reptile Spray Bottle
PRICE: $210.00
TOTAL OF: $280
shipping:$80
=$360
+ some type of insect
so if you took time to read this thank you so much! please comment/reply below

 

[Olimpia]

The only thing I would change would be to replace the calcium you're getting with plain, no D3 calcium. Jackson's are so sensitive to over supplementation with D3 that you're better off not getting any, honestly. You'd only give it once every 5-6 weeks. But the plain calcium you can give 3-4 times weekly, and will be much more pertinent to his health and growth.

 

[mcbdz]

Hello and welcome to the forums. I would add a large live plant and some type of fogger. I am using a baby humidifier with some pvc pipe for extension to top of enclosure and put some hole so fog fills cage. Jackson's need a lot of humidity and the live plant and fogger will help keep it up. Especially in winter you'll need them. Make sure you read up on gut loading your feeders and make sure there is a variety. Good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA&feature=related

 

[KatelinLovesCommah]

i just got my vield (alittle different- but almost same supplies!)
I would reccomend another thermometer (one for the basking spot & one for the cooler side) so you can keep an eye on the temps.
AND a hydrometer so you can keep an eye on that too.
Atleast for me- it gives me peace of mind to have the "numbers".
Plus a foger helps! Unless your home 24/7- itll help you keep the humidity up when your not home.
Also- Lots & Lots of foliage & vines. I like the bendable vines they sell at Petsmart/Pet Shops. I also bought a small Zebra plant ($4.99 at the local farmers market) for him to climb on and HE LOVES IT. it also helps the humidity/moisture stay high!
Good luck!

 

[daffy duck]

Hello and welcome to the forums. I would add a large live plant and some type of fogger. I am using a baby humidifier with some pvc pipe for extension to top of enclosure and put some hole so fog fills cage. Jackson's need a lot of humidity and the live plant and fogger will help keep it up. Especially in winter you'll need them. Make sure you read up on gut loading your feeders and make sure there is a variety. Good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA&feature=related

thank u so much

 

[daffy duck]

i just got my vield (alittle different- but almost same supplies!)
I would reccomend another thermometer (one for the basking spot & one for the cooler side) so you can keep an eye on the temps.
AND a hydrometer so you can keep an eye on that too.
Atleast for me- it gives me peace of mind to have the "numbers".
Plus a foger helps! Unless your home 24/7- itll help you keep the humidity up when your not home.
Also- Lots & Lots of foliage & vines. I like the bendable vines they sell at Petsmart/Pet Shops. I also bought a small Zebra plant ($4.99 at the local farmers market) for him to climb on and HE LOVES IT. it also helps the humidity/moisture stay high!
Good luck!

thank you so much ur info realy helps

 

[azgnoinc]

Agree with what those above have said- plus - LOTS & LOTS of LIVE PLANTS!!
My rule of thumb has been - if the plants are doing good, the cham SHOULD (imho) being doing pretty good too.
Pay particular attention to your supplementation schedule. I would check with the Jackson's experts on here and see if any of them use the Repashy formula with any success for this particular species. Don't forget to gutload those insects too.