Enclosure Ornaments

[Chaddyfold]

Hi, I've just got a Veiled Chameleon, and for his vivarium, I was wondering if there are any ornaments that I should avoid, in particular, I was contemplating getting some iron pyrite, more commonly known as fool's gold.

It is a naturally occurring mineral, but contains nickel and iron and was wondering if it could cause him harm.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

[camimom]

Um why would you want to use it?

when we decorate the cages, we mainly put live plants, fake plants, and sticks.

 

[mcleodschams]

plants and vines and stcks. but fools gold??????

 

[Chaddyfold]

It's just something more for him to clamber over, there are also sticks and branches in there, along with a small waterfall for humidity.

 

[reptilover]

It's just something more for him to clamber over, there are also sticks and branches in there, along with a small waterfall for humidity.

The waterfalls arnt recommended cause tgere a bacteria playground. As far as the fools gold I like it. I think its a cool idea u should post a pic! I dont.think it'll hurt I woukdnt base his climbing on t and make sure theres no sharp parts! I'd use it as decorative accent more than a climbing structure

 

[reptilover]

As for humidity its better obtained through heavy misting, auto misting, dripper, or fogger.

 

[Chaddyfold]

The waterfall is only on for a short time during the day... I seem to be having a lot of conflicting advice about humidity... in fact there is a lot of conflicting advice with most aspects of chameleon keeping. I did quite a bit of research beforehand, and for every site that says one thing, you can get a site that says the exact opposite... anyway, here is a pic of Jeff, our fabulous little Veiled Chameleon.

I hope you can see it