Chameleon check list am I missing something?

[Fool]

I might be getting my first chameleon on december or janurary and I want you guys to see or tell me if im missing anything?

OK so here it is
2plants scheffla and ficus both in organic soil

supplements calcium with d3 and without and multi vita

uvb 5.0 bulb

basking light

tank (of course)

branches (bakes at 350F for 15min)

mister and dripper jug

themometer with hydrometer

branches

and repto carpet 2 pieces

resoviour system

and thats it Im getting a juvinelle in a 30 tall 25long 14 inch wide cage male veiled does everything check out please tell me if im missing anything because id like things set to go when he arrives!!

 

[Michael Ryan]

Looks good, but i would drop the reptile carpet... they have been known to damage a chams tongue if they were to shoot at it. Also by "tank" you mean screen/mesh enclosure right, not an aquarium?

 

[Fool]

Looks good, but i would drop the reptile carpet... they have been known to damage a chams tongue if they were to shoot at it. Also by "tank" you mean screen/mesh enclosure right, not an aquarium?

Ok ill drop the carpet and yes I do mean meash cage not glass or plastic all mesh around screen cage thank you im excited by december I might get him just depends on weather though.

 

[cantgetagoodsn]

Looks good, but i would drop the reptile carpet... they have been known to damage a chams tongue if they were to shoot at it. Also by "tank" you mean screen/mesh enclosure right, not an aquarium?

exactly what I was going to ask... oh, and you want to make sure you get a linear UVB 5.0 bulb, not compact.

 

[chamkid0288]

how does the carpet affect them????ive had mine since i got my cham and havent had any probs....he eats feeders off of it no prob??

 

[carol5208]

Any type of substrate or covering on the bottom is kind of a breeding ground for bacteria with all the mistings and drippings of water collecting in it. It is just more sanitary to leave the bottom of the cage empty. Easier to clean for sure also. I am not familiar with the carpet, so I don't know if any of it can become loose, therefore posing a threat to your chameleon if accidentally eaten.

 

[jannb]

I have allot of respect for you for doing your research BEFORE you buy a chameleon. The link below will help you to prepare and get everything you need if you are planning to get a panther or veiled and it also has links to where you can buy it and shows you a picture.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[ruru]

just a suggestion ...about dropping carpet
paper towels are awesome, easy to clean/replace, and can help with humidity
but thats if you dont mind the look of it ...its just very convieniant

 

[Warren B]

Yeah, I suggest paper towel, too. Easy and cheap to replace, and much more convenient to lift out the entire bottom then to scrape the poo off the bare floor.