is 18x18x36 to small for a male panther.

[khinchy25]

i have a adult male panther in a 18x18x36 is this too small, or can they live in this size. he is really only in there at night and some days.. every time i open the cage he cant Waite to get out. i have 2 more young panther, one male and female. i need get them into bigger cages, i was thinking about getting 2 more 18x18x36 cages. need to save money, school books are a rip off. if they can live in the 18x18x36 that would be great but is not i am going to haft to get two 2x2x4 and put my female in the 18x18x36. i d k what to do. can they live in a 18x18x36?

 

[VeiledChams]

The female may be able to live fine in the 18x18x36, but preferably they should be housed in a 2x2x4' cage, at least.

 

[khinchy25]

i guess i am going to haft to save up. does anyone one know how i can get a LLLreptile coupon, mine expired.

 

[khinchy25]

youtube

this is a link to see Duke and his home.
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrHinch25?feature=mhee#p/a

 

[heartben]

i think its only 23 dollars more.. its worth saving and getting now if you are only that short on money.

edit : it seems you already have the 18x18x36. i didnt realize you already had a cham. my bad!

 

[carol5208]

Kammers keep theirs in 18 X 30 X 36. That is what they sold me and told me what they use for their adults. To be honest, if I had to keep my cham in that all the time, I would say it is not enough room. I have another large outdoor cage and free range he spends most of his time in.

 

[Elizadolots]

I can't find the thread, but I remember reading a post by Brad Ramsey where he discussed using smaller (18x18x36) cages for veileds. As I remember he draped 2 sides with dark fabric. His feeling (at least at the time) was that it gave the chameleons a feeling of security and they were less stressed.

I think you shouldn't feel confined to what "everyone" says is right and decide for yourself. You know that this is a small size for an adult panther, so you will be watching for signs of stress. You might ultimately be forced to go to a bigger cage, but maybe not.

 

[khinchy25]

what are some things i should be watching for?

 

[Chamifornia]

If you have the space and can save up 100 bucks get the bigger cage.

 

[Elizadolots]

what are some things i should be watching for?

Dark coloration would be the primary early sign. Certainly if you noticed any dehydration or unwillingness to eat.