This is something you should ask before actually buying a chameleon lol but fill out the form below and the more experienced members will go over everything and make sure your new member is good to go. A lot of helpful people here
Haha I have researched on what to do, but I just want some more opinions about the topic.
Ok! Thanks! I'll try this.Open box
place in fluffy plant, to the point it looks like you have a "pet tree"
Hydrate hydrate hydrate
Make a judgement call 4-5 hours later on feeding. Since feeding soft bodies or super gutloaded hard bodies can also help with the hydrating, but can also cause hunger strikes for the next 48 hours.
Dont check in in it, just put it in the tree and only disturb for hydrating.
My best case was after basking for an hour, (after hiding for 3 hours) he would cup feed
We’re just double checking. No offence, but we find a lot of new keepers who have researched a ton, but still don’t have things 100%, especially because there is a lot of misinformation on the web. Please fill out the form if you can, we only want to help.
Here you go!
Only thing I see is 85f is a little high for a baby, I had this issue and used pieces of wood to prop up the lamp high enough to lower the temp. Or of course you can get a lower wattage bulbHere you go!
Chameleon Info:
• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Male veiled chameleon that is 2 and a half months. Hasn't been in my care yet!
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? I am planning to only handle him once he is settled into the enclosure and is used to my presence.
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? I have wax worms, superworms, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae, and a few crickets my friend gave me. I plan to give 8-13 bugs or however many he can eat in 15 min. I gut load with an assortment of things, dandelion greens, apple, banana, mango, and other leafy greens.
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? I have calcium without D3 to give 6 days a week. The 7th day I have Calcium with D3 to alternate weeks with reptivite.
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I am planning to spray 3 times a day for 2 minutes with a spray bottle because I don't have my mistking system yet.
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 16x16x30 screen enclosure. I plan to build a much bigger cage, but I got this small one for free so I am using it in the meantime.
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Linear UVB and a 100w heat bulb.
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 85 degree basking spot and 72 degrees at the bottom. Lowest overnight temp would be 68 degrees maybe lower. I measure temperature with a thermometer.
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? Humidity levels are 52% and I have live plants and I spray down the enclosure to obtain this. I use a humidity gauge.
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Pothos, Umbrella Plant, Neanthe Bella Palm, dracaena, and jade
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? The cage is located in my bedroom and is higher than most of the things in my room. I fan to get a mini fan to put next to it to allow more airflow.
• Location - Where are you geographically located? I live in California in the Bay Area
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about. None at the moment, just wanting some tips
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Please Note:
• The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
• Photos can be very helpful.
Oh ok! I'll do that now!
Ok! Thanks! I'll decrease it a bit!
It sounds good to me so far. Also to find the gender out, the males have little spurs on their back feet while the females do not.
Looks pretty good! I would suggest misting twice a day for about 3 minutes (once before lights come on and once after lights go off) instead of three times. Is the UVB a T5? What brand? The basking spot is also a little too hot for a baby and should be in the high 70s to low 80s. You can take down the wattage of the bulb to around 75 watts.Here you go!
Chameleon Info:
• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Male veiled chameleon that is 2 and a half months. Hasn't been in my care yet!
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? I am planning to only handle him once he is settled into the enclosure and is used to my presence.
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? I have wax worms, superworms, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae, and a few crickets my friend gave me. I plan to give 8-13 bugs or however many he can eat in 15 min. I gut load with an assortment of things, dandelion greens, apple, banana, mango, and other leafy greens.
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? I have calcium without D3 to give 6 days a week. The 7th day I have Calcium with D3 to alternate weeks with reptivite.
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I am planning to spray 3 times a day for 2 minutes with a spray bottle because I don't have my mistking system yet.
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 16x16x30 screen enclosure. I plan to build a much bigger cage, but I got this small one for free so I am using it in the meantime.
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Linear UVB and a 100w heat bulb.
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 85 degree basking spot and 72 degrees at the bottom. Lowest overnight temp would be 68 degrees maybe lower. I measure temperature with a thermometer.
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? Humidity levels are 52% and I have live plants and I spray down the enclosure to obtain this. I use a humidity gauge.
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Pothos, Umbrella Plant, Neanthe Bella Palm, dracaena, and jade
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? The cage is located in my bedroom and is higher than most of the things in my room. I fan to get a mini fan to put next to it to allow more airflow.
• Location - Where are you geographically located? I live in California in the Bay Area
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about. None at the moment, just wanting some tips
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Please Note:
• The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
• Photos can be very helpful.
