ChameleonKing1911
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Hey guys, if you have been keeping up with all my posts you'll know all the updates and troubles I've had that were found and fixed but I think I have finally figured this whole chameleon care thing out. Now don't hate but yes my veiled chameleon (Smeegle) is my first reptile but I've spent time researching loads... ANYWAY I could use some opinions on how I am doing and what still needs improvement.
Enclosure: Smeegle (Juvy) is in his 24 x 24 x 36 Custom Polished Wood Cage with 1/4 inch chicken wire (Standard)
Humidity: I hand mist his cage 5-6 times a day for about 30 seconds to keep humidity up high.
Cleaning: I try to keep stress down and only clean about once a week. If I see "droppings" I will take it out of the cage with a set of tongs.
Plants and Sticks: I use about 20 branches and 4 plants. I have an Ivy Heidra Vine draping over a few sticks. I have a dragon tree and a Bonsai tree at the bottom. I use a Ficus ( the one without sap ) towards the top. He has lots of places to hide and bask.
Lights: I got a 75W Basking bulb 6 inches from the top of cage and a REPTI-SUN 5.0 Mini Compact (Newer Version)1 inch from the cage.
Supplements and Feeding: I feed crickets brown and black with a pinch of calcium every day, herptivite 2 a month, and D3 2-3 times a month. (He is "afraid" of other feeders? I bring them to him VERY slowly and he opens his mouth and hisses? I've been trying with Hornworms, blood worms, mealworms, wax worms, dubia roaches, and blue bottle flies. He refuses all but crix?? I tried not feeding him until later but he still refuses all things but crix?)
Chameleon Info: His drops are solid black/brown with a clear and white substance and very occasionally a small orange spec. I find him towards the top of his cage lots and I'm not sure why??
Heats and Humidity: I have him at 55 percent at most time and sometimes drop to 45 percent. The top of his cage is around 86.9 degrees and the bottom of his cage is room temp (73.8 degrees)
Current problem: How and I doing? Smeegle occasionally with open his mouth shake and then close he does this every 3-5 days... Leave any feedback on what I am doing! I am willing to make any changes necessary for good health of my chameleon! Thanks!
Enclosure: Smeegle (Juvy) is in his 24 x 24 x 36 Custom Polished Wood Cage with 1/4 inch chicken wire (Standard)
Humidity: I hand mist his cage 5-6 times a day for about 30 seconds to keep humidity up high.
Cleaning: I try to keep stress down and only clean about once a week. If I see "droppings" I will take it out of the cage with a set of tongs.
Plants and Sticks: I use about 20 branches and 4 plants. I have an Ivy Heidra Vine draping over a few sticks. I have a dragon tree and a Bonsai tree at the bottom. I use a Ficus ( the one without sap ) towards the top. He has lots of places to hide and bask.
Lights: I got a 75W Basking bulb 6 inches from the top of cage and a REPTI-SUN 5.0 Mini Compact (Newer Version)1 inch from the cage.
Supplements and Feeding: I feed crickets brown and black with a pinch of calcium every day, herptivite 2 a month, and D3 2-3 times a month. (He is "afraid" of other feeders? I bring them to him VERY slowly and he opens his mouth and hisses? I've been trying with Hornworms, blood worms, mealworms, wax worms, dubia roaches, and blue bottle flies. He refuses all but crix?? I tried not feeding him until later but he still refuses all things but crix?)
Chameleon Info: His drops are solid black/brown with a clear and white substance and very occasionally a small orange spec. I find him towards the top of his cage lots and I'm not sure why??
Heats and Humidity: I have him at 55 percent at most time and sometimes drop to 45 percent. The top of his cage is around 86.9 degrees and the bottom of his cage is room temp (73.8 degrees)
Current problem: How and I doing? Smeegle occasionally with open his mouth shake and then close he does this every 3-5 days... Leave any feedback on what I am doing! I am willing to make any changes necessary for good health of my chameleon! Thanks!
