Kalistina
New Member
Here's the situation, I am in the process of setting up for a panther cham. I have owned reptiles before but never a chameleon. I have done a ton of research for the past 6 months before even going through the process of picking one out. I am extremely paranoid and worried that I won't make a proper chameleon parent.
My problems:
I cannot for the life of me get the humidity to stay in the enclosure. (ReptiBreeze 16X16X20). Since I am learning, I figured I would go with the smaller and purchase something bigger when he starts getting bigger. (He's a little over 2 months and currently staying with the breeder while I get everything in order.) I do not have a misting system yet, I wanted to be able to get the humidity under control and have a little more research on these items before purchasing. (Using a spray bottle with treated water 3X a day. I know not to spray directly on the chameleon, for now I am just trying to get something to work.)
I'm worried also that he'll burn to a crisp with my heat lamp. (40watt red bulb Zoo Med.) I have seen a bunch of different posts about wattage ranging from 25watts to 100watts. I felt comfortable with this but now I am second guessing myself.
As far as his little UVB lamp I went with a 15watt Reptisun 5.0 which seemed to be close to the most preferred lamp. It varied from post to post, I feel comfortable with this except for the fact that I am concerned he might hide under the plants and not get any sun.
I have looked at everyone's setups and recommendations and have tried to copy some, or at least mimic what they have done so I can have the proper enclosure for the newest addition to my family.
I guess all I am asking for is some advice and direct help that pertains to me so that I feel more comfortable. Any help would be great and much appreciated. As soon as everything is set up the way that I like it I will post pictures. I will also post pictures of my new little guy
Thank you in advance for any advice you have for me.
My problems:
I cannot for the life of me get the humidity to stay in the enclosure. (ReptiBreeze 16X16X20). Since I am learning, I figured I would go with the smaller and purchase something bigger when he starts getting bigger. (He's a little over 2 months and currently staying with the breeder while I get everything in order.) I do not have a misting system yet, I wanted to be able to get the humidity under control and have a little more research on these items before purchasing. (Using a spray bottle with treated water 3X a day. I know not to spray directly on the chameleon, for now I am just trying to get something to work.)
I'm worried also that he'll burn to a crisp with my heat lamp. (40watt red bulb Zoo Med.) I have seen a bunch of different posts about wattage ranging from 25watts to 100watts. I felt comfortable with this but now I am second guessing myself.
As far as his little UVB lamp I went with a 15watt Reptisun 5.0 which seemed to be close to the most preferred lamp. It varied from post to post, I feel comfortable with this except for the fact that I am concerned he might hide under the plants and not get any sun.
I have looked at everyone's setups and recommendations and have tried to copy some, or at least mimic what they have done so I can have the proper enclosure for the newest addition to my family.
I guess all I am asking for is some advice and direct help that pertains to me so that I feel more comfortable. Any help would be great and much appreciated. As soon as everything is set up the way that I like it I will post pictures. I will also post pictures of my new little guy
Thank you in advance for any advice you have for me.
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