General Husbandry Questions
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MoyaChan
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Hi 
I'm not the most experienced here, so others probably know better, but as I've heard and read, there isn't a huge difference between eg. caring for veiled and panther chameleons. They seem to be the less expensive species, if that matters. I've had my female veiled for a year now, and she isn't hard to care for at all. I assume you've already looked into live food, heat, humidity and the kind of enclosure a cham needs, so if those are not problems for you, then probably you'll be able to handle any kind of chams.
About the glass vs sscreen question. I have a glass terrarium with doors and net parts for ventilation, and I haven't had any problems with it so far. Although it is true that the cham can see himself/herself in it, but it doesn't bother her, I think.
One thing that you should definitely consider is the sex of the cham. Females can have big troubles with laying, so a male could be called easier in this respect.
Hope I could help, and good luck!
I'm not the most experienced here, so others probably know better, but as I've heard and read, there isn't a huge difference between eg. caring for veiled and panther chameleons. They seem to be the less expensive species, if that matters. I've had my female veiled for a year now, and she isn't hard to care for at all. I assume you've already looked into live food, heat, humidity and the kind of enclosure a cham needs, so if those are not problems for you, then probably you'll be able to handle any kind of chams. About the glass vs sscreen question. I have a glass terrarium with doors and net parts for ventilation, and I haven't had any problems with it so far. Although it is true that the cham can see himself/herself in it, but it doesn't bother her, I think.
One thing that you should definitely consider is the sex of the cham. Females can have big troubles with laying, so a male could be called easier in this respect.
Hope I could help, and good luck!
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
If you look at this forum's Resources tab you'll find great articles on all aspects of cham husbandry including discussions about caging. Probably the things that may affect which type of cage you decide to use are the temperatures and humidity levels in your home. If the humidity level drops very low and your rooms are cooler in winter a part glass part screen cage might work better than an all screen cage. However, you won't find glass cages in as many larger sizes. I always prefer to give my chams as much living space as possible. They are more active and its easier to provide a range of temp and humidity as well as fitting larger live plants. A screen cage can be modified so it retains more humidity and warmth. You can cover some or most of the screen with removable plexiglas panels or sheet plastic. A screen cage is easier to build in a larger size.
I'm probably gonna get a chameleon that is like 3 months, I don't like the "reptile" store that's close to me. The guy keeps Bearded Dragons and Tortoises in the same terrarium and Really (according to me) mistreats the Chameleons! I found a perfect corner for the cage to be in and I can't wait to see the little guy/gal! What kind of plants do you keep in the Veiled cage?
MoyaChan
Member
At three months it's gonna be good, he/she will grow into it quickly.
Are you planning on buying from a breeder?
Well it changes from time to time, I tend to kill my plants (thankfully only the plants), but it is usually a ficus, and/or a hibiscus and two others but I don't know the name. I'll look into it in a minute
Are you planning on buying from a breeder?
Well it changes from time to time, I tend to kill my plants (thankfully only the plants), but it is usually a ficus, and/or a hibiscus and two others but I don't know the name. I'll look into it in a minute
MoyaChan
Member
It's schefflera and yukka. Now I have these two, she likes them very much.
MoyaChan
Member
You're really welcome
I hope I could help. Keep me updated if you decide to buy one, I'd love to see who you chose Similar threads
