free range.?

[mychamtini112012]

So I don't think I can make a free range inside my house, because I have dogs and I don't trust the puppies. I was wondering though, in the summer would it be good to make a large outside cage for my cham.? I don't really know what temperature range would be best to keep her outside. Or if I should even do it. I was just wondering if this would be better or not.

 

[jannb]

A large outside cage would be perfect when weather permits. Chameleons love to be outside.

 

[mychamtini112012]

What exactly is weather permitting.?

 

[jannb]

When it's 78 to 85 and they don't have to be in the direct sun to get UV. If you don't have a good temp gun I would recomment getting one.

 

[mychamtini112012]

I have a temp gun from my dad he use to use at work. I use that to check her cage and it works good. So should I make the big cage, and then put enough plants and vines and sticks in there for her to hide too.?

 

[jannb]

I have a temp gun from my dad he use to use at work. I use that to check her cage and it works good. So should I make the big cage, and then put enough plants and vines and sticks in there for her to hide too.?

Yes, and when you have her outside use the temp gun to check her temps. Being you have a female you will not want to let her get very hot or she may produce a clutch for you so lots of plants, vine and branches.

 

[mychamtini112012]

What kind of trees would be best.? And what's the best way to make a large cage and keep the plants inside.? Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I do it all right.

 

[jannb]

What kind of trees would be best.? And what's the best way to make a large cage and keep the plants inside.? Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I do it all right.

Female veileds love the Hibiscus and a few ficus, pothos and Schefflera would be good. Olimpia would be a good one to help you with some cage ideas. Maybe she'll see this thread.

 

[mychamtini112012]

Okay. If she doesnt post anything I'll probably drop her a message and see if she can help. I'm ordering a lot of screening though so I thought that it shouldn't just sit there and I could make something useful out of it.