Hi all New to forum, First post !

[IronHulk]

Hi everyone my first post here. I recently got back into chameleons , I used to keep 2 veiled chams. when I was younger. I had good luck with them. Now I have a male jackson's . I named him Diablo. I made a video of my setup here is a link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_UdcyL7xFc

 

[suzi]

Hi! Welcome to the forums

 

[ibdragons]

Very nice set up u have there,it was thought out .welcome to the forums

 

[IronHulk]

Very nice set up u have there,it was thought out .welcome to the forums

Thank you it is still a work in progress

I did a lot of reading and watched a lot of videos. I had a good base knowledge from when I used to keep veiled.

 

[ibdragons]

That's good I did the same thing got all my info first.

 

[Solid Snake]

Welcome to Chameleon Forums.

Glad you are here bro.

It seems like youve got the right idea about things to a large extent.

I do not recommend using ice in your dripper. The water will be too cold, and can cause him health complications.

Id also recommend filling in the empty areas to some extent. You do want some open spaces, but adding some branches on the right side will make it easier for him to regulate his temperature.

I believe that one UVB bulb is suffecient, though Im not familiar with using CFL or glass terrariums that large.

Id also recommend not running the fogger all day. Im not sure if you do, just wanted to mention it.

He needs dry periods during the day. It will help ensure he doesnt develop a respiratory infection.

Do you mist him? Even if the humidity is kept up, youll need to mist him at least three times a day. The water hitting them triggers a drinking response, and it gives them a chance to clean their eyes.

Heres Hoj's caresheet, in case you have not sen it yet:https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/hoj/634-montane-chameleon-care-info.html

Again, welcome to the forum!

 

[IronHulk]

Thanks for the tips I will incorporate them asap !

 

[IronHulk]

Welcome to Chameleon Forums.

Id also recommend not running the fogger all day. Im not sure if you do, just wanted to mention it.

Do you mist him?l[/URL]

I do not run it all day, I turn it on at different times let it run for up to an hour and shut it down usually right after i mist him. It seems to go like this, He will be doing what ever he is doing, I turn on humidifier, I spray mist him he walks over to dripping water drinks, than he goes to this branch not far from the mist and usually stays there until the next morning when the lights come on. Ok here is my question, I am going to pick up a timer today just for the humidifier, I use the type that you can make things come on or off in 15 min intervals, recommendation on a time cycle ?
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Not using Ice anymore for drip system.
Will add either another live plant or Branches on right side of cage today.
Thanks !

 

[chameleonboy1]

great vid and setup welcome to the forums

 

[IronHulk]

Check this out , it's an earlier Video I made. It shows him Drinking and eating.
I made these videos on my Iphone, I will break out my better camera soon Enjoy !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky-DpvxBqVo&list=UUE4D8lM-YJbFSzrrMP8YfQg&index=2&feature=plcp

 

[dirklance]

welcome! tons of valuable knowledge, and helpful write ups here. enjoy yourself!

 

[IronHulk]

welcome! tons of valuable knowledge, and helpful write ups here. enjoy yourself!

Thanks ! great to be here !