feedback on enclosure [video]
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MedicMan1
Established Member
This is by far one of the best initial enclosures I have seen. It is apparent that you did your research before sticking him in there. Bravo.
My only words of advice are:
1. Allow that middle layer of plants to beef up a bit and provide just a bit more cover. So just don't trim anything for a while. Definitely let that pothos trail a good amount down those middle branches, and perhaps add a couple of more vines in the middle so he can get way up in the vegetation and not be seen. Hiding areas are very important.
2. The lighter stones covering the soil in the plant in the back look a little too small to me, like they could fit in his mouth. His tongue is extremely sticky and he would have little issue picking up a rock almost the size of his head with his tongue. If he were to accidentally swallow a stone, game over. It is hard to assess the size from the video.
That is really all I have. I am impressed. If you don't have an issue maintaining the humidity and temps, then you're pretty much good to go brother. Nice setup.
My only words of advice are:
1. Allow that middle layer of plants to beef up a bit and provide just a bit more cover. So just don't trim anything for a while. Definitely let that pothos trail a good amount down those middle branches, and perhaps add a couple of more vines in the middle so he can get way up in the vegetation and not be seen. Hiding areas are very important.
2. The lighter stones covering the soil in the plant in the back look a little too small to me, like they could fit in his mouth. His tongue is extremely sticky and he would have little issue picking up a rock almost the size of his head with his tongue. If he were to accidentally swallow a stone, game over. It is hard to assess the size from the video.
That is really all I have. I am impressed. If you don't have an issue maintaining the humidity and temps, then you're pretty much good to go brother. Nice setup.
Shuladog
Member
I can't tell from the video what species you have (maybe a veiled?), however, that is a pretty light misting schedule. Many chams take a minute or two to get through the "panic" of the water spraying them in the face and may run for cover before settling in and coming out for a drink or an eye wash. I recently moved all of my misting sessions up to at least 4 minutes but I may make them even longer after watching his reaction. It sounds like you may have a drainage issue if you increase the water so I would recommend getting that figured out quickly. I use a drainage tray from Dragon Strand and I love it but less expensive options are available at a local hardware store.
Peachypink
Chameleon Enthusiast
I have 5 sessions total. 3@ 1 minute 45 seconds. 1@ 2 minutes 45 seconds and one at 5 minutes.
9am- 1.45
11:30- 2:45
2pm- 1.45
4:30- 5
7- 1.45
9am- 1.45
11:30- 2:45
2pm- 1.45
4:30- 5
7- 1.45
nstd
Established Member
Hey looks good. Video
Only thing is the Bamboo sticks and moisture =slippery
Thanks for the feedback. I won't add anymore bamboo sticks.
