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[TheDankestMeme]

I recently got a chameleon, but I need to know some things to watch for, and do to keep her healthy. I already have the cage, uvb bulb, calcium, vines, and food. I just want some good tips or something.

 

[paulkaranik]

Gutload your bugs
Diversify the chameleons diet
You need more than just calcium
Take her outside for real sun if possible
Make it completely dark at night
Provide her with a proper egg laying bin
Don't feed many mealworms if any at all
Most important. ..research lots here.

Aloha

 

[TheDankestMeme]

Gutload your bugs
Diversify the chameleons diet
You need more than just calcium
Take her outside for real sun if possible
Make it completely dark at night
Provide her with a proper egg laying bin
Don't feed many mealworms if any at all
Most important. ..research lots here.

Aloha

Thanks, but what's wrong with mealworms, and about how long outside?

 

[jajeanpierre]

I recently got a chameleon, but I need to know some things to watch for, and do to keep her healthy. I already have the cage, uvb bulb, calcium, vines, and food. I just want some good tips or something.

Water.

Hydration is probably one of the biggest problems for pet chameleons. Invest in a a decent mister that won't be destroyed if it runs out of water (a MistKing) even though you only have one. They need water/mist to clean their eyes. Chronic low-level dehydration will cause kidney failure.

 

[paulkaranik]

Thanks, but what's wrong with mealworms, and about how long outside?

Mealworms have a tough shell that can cause digestive issues.

As far as outside goes , the longer the better. I bring mine out 3 times a week on average but obviously depends on weather. I live in hawaii so it's usually perfect most days

 

[Samanthalouise]

Mealworms have a tough shell that can cause digestive issues.

As far as outside goes , the longer the better. I bring mine out 3 times a week on average but obviously depends on weather. I live in hawaii so it's usually perfect most days

Very true about the hard shell for mealworms! They are a great for my guy. I'd him a few 1-2 times a week. The trick is.. after the mealworms shed, they are lighter than the rest. I feed my cham those BC they will be softer he enjoys his treats

 

[Samanthalouise]

Very true about the hard shell for mealworms! They are a great for my guy. I'd him a few 1-2 times a week. The trick is.. after the mealworms shed, they are lighter than the rest. I feed my cham those BC they will be softer he enjoys his treats

Great treat* for my guy. Sorry stupid autocorrect