Got a new veiled chameleon last night! First time!

[Rockythechameleon]

And if you build your own you can go as big as you like

What would you recommend making the cage out of?

 

[Repti]

He has a good video showing you step by step and it’s not that complicated at all.

 

[King4Zerg]

so I need to just put the crickets in a little container and shake them around in the calcium before I feed to him?

Yes that works, I use an old cup that's tall. I clean it out when I do other supplements

 

[ERKleRose]

Building out of wood or metal also works. I’d rate it as wood, then window screen frame, then metal as easiest and cheapest to build. Just get some dimensional lumber (1x2s, 2x2s, or 2x4s), make some frames, staple gun on some window screen mesh (I’d use metal screen if your cham isn’t a screen climber, it’s stronger and harder for insects to chew through), add hinges, locks, and a drainage system, and voila, a cage! You can also make a custom background, your own version of DragonStrand DragonLedges, and use a PVC panel or plywood for one or more of the sides. Make sure to not use treated lumber, just plain. Also make sure to seal the wood with something non toxic. If you're more interested in wood over window screen frame, let me know! I have a cage build thread if you want to look at it, as well. PVC pipe is dirt cheap and super easy to make a cage out of, as well, but isn’t bug proof because of the gaps with the door

 

[Rockythechameleon]

Building out of wood or metal also works. I’d rate it as wood, then window screen frame, then metal as easiest and cheapest to build. Just get some dimensional lumber (1x2s, 2x2s, or 2x4s), make some frames, staple gun on some window screen mesh (I’d use metal screen if your cham isn’t a screen climber, it’s stronger and harder for insects to chew through), add hinges, locks, and a drainage system, and voila, a cage! You can also make a custom background, your own version of DragonStrand DragonLedges, and use a PVC panel or plywood for one or more of the sides. Make sure to not use treated lumber, just plain. Also make sure to seal the wood with something non toxic. If you're more interested in wood over window screen frame, let me know! I have a cage build thread if you want to look at it, as well. PVC pipe is dirt cheap and super easy to make a cage out of, as well, but isn’t bug proof because of the gaps with the door

Hey do you care to send me the links of everything that is in your setup?

 

[ERKleRose]

Hey do you care to send me the links of everything that is in your setup?

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/diy-double-cage-build.165557/

 

[Rockythechameleon]

Why does he look so much different when he is in and out of the cage??

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

@Rockythechameleon darker to absorb heat i pretty sure

 

[ERKleRose]

Why does he look so much different when he is in and out of the cage??

He’s fired up. Don’t handle him unless he asks for it (climbs onto you himself).
Edit: lots of brown does usually mean he’s not as hot as he’d like to be.

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

WELP IM WRONG

 

[ERKleRose]

WELP IM WRONG

Nope, just corrected myself, ha ha!

 

[Rockythechameleon]

Good news! Just bought a 2x2x4 cage with plenty of plants and a dripper system. Also I bought some calcium supplements for Rocky. Should be ready to go by the end of next week!!

 

[Rockythechameleon]

Also when my mom tried to put him back in his cage today, he kept crawling right back up to her head every time! So I think he is getting used to being around us.

 

[ERKleRose]

Good news! Just bought a 2x2x4 cage with plenty of plants and a dripper system. Also I bought some calcium supplements for Rocky. Should be ready to go by the end of next week!!

Keep us updated with tons of pictures!

 

[ERKleRose]

What brand and type of supplements did you buy?

 

[WashingtonCham]

Why does he look so much different when he is in and out of the cage??

Because he’s not happy