Hi! Im kinda new on chameleon owning, ive done my research, and im on my second chameleon. Ive had this bland cage for a while and know its horrible and want to get more leaves asap, luckily a chameleon can live in this but its not good. Id like to know some tips to make it look pretty and where to put the sticks and leaves, stuff like that
Personally, I wouldn't—and didn't—mess around with "decor items" (fake vines, bridges, rope... any of that
)—they're not necessary, and (IMO) are usually more trouble than they're worth. Live plants, a piece of
ceiling egg crate on the back wall for the climbing/trailing plants, and some branches/sticks/dowels for the principal occupant to climb on are all that are needed. KISS.
Leaves?
Is that a euphemism for live plants, or are you talking about substrate?
Unless you're going full-blown bioactive, I wouldn't bother with leaf litter. IMO, the best non-bioactive substrate is nothing—just the bare enclosure bottom, drain pan—or tile sitting directly on the bottom/drain pan.
Chameleons are arboreal, so spend virtually their entire lives in the treetops. Therefore, the bulk of the "climbing decor" should—or will—be in the top half of the enclosure (using some for the rare occasions the little b@st@rd ventures floorward). Exact placement is pretty subjective—the objective being to afford opportunities for exploration, hunting, basking, hiding, and general traversing the enclosure.
Some people set up grid systems (like streets & alleys) with connecting levels. Some build elaborate spirals or radial layouts.
For some (subjectively) awesomely brilliant, clever, and/or abominably horrendous ideas, I would (and did) spend some time perusing the "
Official Enclosure Picture Thread"s in the top shaded area of the
Enclosures And Supplies section, and
chameleon enclosure setup on google images.
There are also many equally impressive
videos on YT.
ill send pictures when they get an upgrade
