The current standard for uvb lighting is a T5 with either a 5.0 or 6% bulb. The fixture needs to be long enough to span the width of the enclosure. Since the enclosure you have is a bit small and will need to be upgraded to at least the minimum 2x2x4’, I advise getting a 24” long light. If the chameleon you have is a baby or young one, you’ll want to elevate your lights off the screen top to prevent burns when little one is walking upside down along the top. Just a couple of inches is enough. Then, you’ll want to set up your basking branch about 8-9” below the lights.
Took it out caught him or her eating a tiny damn leaf . And placed a order for the 24 inch 5.0 light. This has been the most stressful . I've had reef tanks but nothing like this lol they took the other guy back when I took him to the petco vet for eye issues so I went to a reptile store and brought him or her lol . I'm done stressing over everythingHi and welcome.
I’m very glad that you included a pic as the ivy plant that you have is toxic. A much better plant is pothos. Veiled chams will eat their plants, so it’s important that they be safe, real and washed of any chemicals. You’ll want to set up a nice network of branches and vines for your cham to travel. It is a challenge to attach things to screen. You’ll want to set up and create either a little scaffolding type thing, using the frame to bear the weight and make attachments to. Another good option is a small garden trellis, again, attached to the frame. When you upgrade, these are incredible and can handle plants and just so much weight.
Rather than talk your ears (eyes?) off, let me give you some links that will help you get the basics down. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-basics/ If you prefer video, check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube. Neptune has partnered with Pangea reptile and created a correct chameleon kit and the price is amazing! You’ll spend so much more than that buying things individually.
We love helping new keepers get everything as perfect as possible for their amazing new scaled friend, so ask whatever other questions you may have, share your ‘journey’ or just whatever you’re comfortable with. I’m very glad that you found your way here.
Lol please no lol all this to make my wife happy because how cute they look lol and I'm here with stress and heart attack
Hello and welcome!! This is a VERY unique hobby. I can say it was/still is stressful for me. I've been doing it for about a year and a half now with 3 lovely chameleons in my care. I absolutely love my babies with all my heart but man alive is it like jumping into the deep end of the pool and learning how to swim.Took it out caught him or her eating a tiny damn leaf . And placed a order for the 24 inch 5.0 light. This has been the most stressful . I've had reef tanks but nothing like this lol they took the other guy back when I took him to the petco vet for eye issues so I went to a reptile store and brought him or her lol . I'm done stressing over everything
You'll get there eventually. Its just new.Lol please no lol all this to make my wife happy because how cute they look lol and I'm here with stress and heart attack
Just my baby is 6 months old why r they saying 10.0 for veild chameleons ? I'm just going to get the 24inch 5.0 for now and if later I need the 10.0 I'll get the 10.0 I'm done worrying about thisHi and welcome.
I’m very glad that you included a pic as the ivy plant that you have is toxic. A much better plant is pothos. Veiled chams will eat their plants, so it’s important that they be safe, real and washed of any chemicals. You’ll want to set up a nice network of branches and vines for your cham to travel. It is a challenge to attach things to screen. You’ll want to set up and create either a little scaffolding type thing, using the frame to bear the weight and make attachments to. Another good option is a small garden trellis, again, attached to the frame. When you upgrade, these are incredible and can handle plants and just so much weight.
Rather than talk your ears (eyes?) off, let me give you some links that will help you get the basics down. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-basics/ If you prefer video, check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube. Neptune has partnered with Pangea reptile and created a correct chameleon kit and the price is amazing! You’ll spend so much more than that buying things individually.
We love helping new keepers get everything as perfect as possible for their amazing new scaled friend, so ask whatever other questions you may have, share your ‘journey’ or just whatever you’re comfortable with. I’m very glad that you found your way here.
There’s so very much outdated or just incorrect info on chameleon husbandry out there. It’s hard to know what to do or believe. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-basics/ is the most accurate and up to date source for husbandry standards. If you listen to some of the podcasts, you’ll get a bit of an idea of how the standards were chosen and how, as we learn more and technology advances, the standards change too.
I had to look super close. You appear to have a cute little girl. Because she will lay eggs (infertile) eventually and sooner than you’d think, it’s super important to make sure all of your husbandry is as perfect as possible to prevent any egg laying problems.
@Beman has given you some great advice. I have a female veiled chameleon myself and this is the care sheet I follow for my girl from the Chameleon Academy.
Thank u so much ! For ur help Jesus I'm out numbered lol a wife a daughter and girl dog and now a girl chameleon lol
