Is this a good set up?
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Thompson
Chameleon Enthusiast
Looks like it may be a veiled. You need to get a screen cage and lose the substrate. Do you have a linear uvb light bulb and basking light for him? You should fill out this https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
Matt1851
New Member
omg! i didnt even see anything in there! I cant believe the store told you to keep it in there! Definatly get a screen cage! He needs a reptisun 5.0 for sure, i could go on. Like Thompson said fill out the ask for help and im sure everyone will help you out. Oh ya Welcome to the Forums! One of the best places i think you could find information on chameleons!
E46M3
New Member
Thats not mine, thats one of the tanks at the pet store, and the lady keeps telling me thats how I need to make mine look. I have a tank similar to the one in the picture, only its taller and longer, and yes I bought a UV and heating bulb, I pretty much got all the accessories, only thing I need now is the chameleon, the tank I have no will be only in use until he/she gets bigger.
Matt1851
New Member
Id still suggest a 16x16x30 All screen as soon as possible. No substrate at all, You want lots of climbimg areas/space and a good basking perch. Make sure you get the Reptisun 5.0. Also remove the water bowl, they dont use them and they are a breeding ground for bacteria, Get a dripper and mist alot (3-4 times a day) If you cant get an automatic mister.
E46M3
New Member
Fill out the ask for help? Where do I find that...Yes I looked before I asked lol.. 
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I created an account on here, because i'm confused about certain things. Everything I read on here, the lady at the pet store rejects. She wont sell me one unless I buy all the proper things. Im so confused about the mesh vs glass tanks. she said she recommends mesh for places with high humidity. She has maybe 5-6 adults and claims the oldest one is 4 years old, and has kept all of them in glass tanks like the picture shown above.
Im confused??
.I created an account on here, because i'm confused about certain things. Everything I read on here, the lady at the pet store rejects. She wont sell me one unless I buy all the proper things. Im so confused about the mesh vs glass tanks. she said she recommends mesh for places with high humidity. She has maybe 5-6 adults and claims the oldest one is 4 years old, and has kept all of them in glass tanks like the picture shown above.
Im confused??
Matt1851
New Member
Chameleon Info:
* Your Chameleon - The species (Veiled Chameleon), sex (female), and age of your chameleon (4 months). How long has it been in your care? (1 month)
* Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? (Every Cleaning of the terrarium)
* Feeding - What are you feeding your cham?(Crickets every other day) What amount? (6-8) What is the schedule? (Every other day) How are you gut-loading your feeders? (Green Veggies, Kale greens, tomatoes, potatoes ect...)
* Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? (Dusted with all Rep-Cal. Calcium with D3 and without D3 and Multivitimin Herptivite. I dust with Regular calcium every feeding and the first weekend and last weekend of every month she gets Herptivite and Calcium with D3)
* Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? (Dripper and Hand misting) How often and how long to you mist? (30 seconds eatch time) Do you see your chameleon drinking? (Yes)
* Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. (White and brown, Has some yellow but not enough to worry about) Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? (No)
* History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. (None relevant)
Cage Info:
* Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?)(16x16x30 Reptibreeze all screen terrarium) What are the dimensions?
* Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?(Reptisun 5.0 UVB in a household linear tube fixture, 50 watt heat bulb in heat lamp, lights come on at 9am and off at 9pm)
* Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?(Basking spot is 81 to 85 and floor temp is around 76 to 79 i believe, Overnight is 78)
* Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? (Humidity is 60 to 80 percent, i keep them up by misting and i use a Hydrometer)
* Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? (I have one hibiscus and some fake plants and branches going from side to side.)
* Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? (Cage is located in my basement along with other chams, no fans, no vents, no ac, and the top is 65 inches from the floor.)
* Location - Where are you geographically located? (Toronto Canada)
If thats not right, i dont know what your pet store lasy is talking about because iv gotten all my information from all these wonderful people on the forums
* Your Chameleon - The species (Veiled Chameleon), sex (female), and age of your chameleon (4 months). How long has it been in your care? (1 month)
* Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? (Every Cleaning of the terrarium)
* Feeding - What are you feeding your cham?(Crickets every other day) What amount? (6-8) What is the schedule? (Every other day) How are you gut-loading your feeders? (Green Veggies, Kale greens, tomatoes, potatoes ect...)
* Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? (Dusted with all Rep-Cal. Calcium with D3 and without D3 and Multivitimin Herptivite. I dust with Regular calcium every feeding and the first weekend and last weekend of every month she gets Herptivite and Calcium with D3)
* Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? (Dripper and Hand misting) How often and how long to you mist? (30 seconds eatch time) Do you see your chameleon drinking? (Yes)
* Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. (White and brown, Has some yellow but not enough to worry about) Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? (No)
* History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. (None relevant)
Cage Info:
* Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?)(16x16x30 Reptibreeze all screen terrarium) What are the dimensions?
* Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?(Reptisun 5.0 UVB in a household linear tube fixture, 50 watt heat bulb in heat lamp, lights come on at 9am and off at 9pm)
* Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?(Basking spot is 81 to 85 and floor temp is around 76 to 79 i believe, Overnight is 78)
* Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? (Humidity is 60 to 80 percent, i keep them up by misting and i use a Hydrometer)
* Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? (I have one hibiscus and some fake plants and branches going from side to side.)
* Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? (Cage is located in my basement along with other chams, no fans, no vents, no ac, and the top is 65 inches from the floor.)
* Location - Where are you geographically located? (Toronto Canada)
If thats not right, i dont know what your pet store lasy is talking about because iv gotten all my information from all these wonderful people on the forums
Thompson
Chameleon Enthusiast
Fill out the ask for help? Where do I find that...Yes I looked before I asked lol..
I created an account on here, because i'm confused about certain things. Everything I read on here, the lady at the pet store rejects. She wont sell me one unless I buy all the proper things. Im so confused about the mesh vs glass tanks. she said she recommends mesh for places with high humidity. She has maybe 5-6 adults and claims the oldest one is 4 years old, and has kept all of them in glass tanks like the picture shown above.
Im confused??
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E46M3
New Member
oh wow, that does help. I guess I should try and mimic as much as yours as I can. Does anyone here use glass tanks with mesh on the top? I guess I don't mind buying a whole mesh tank set up, I just don't understand how the ones at the pet store are doing well in the same exact tank I have at home.
Matt1851
New Member
Pet stores usually dont do well, remember they are temperary tanks untill someone takes the poor animal home, even then who knows if it will have proper care. Like Thompson said, dont buy a cham from her, use a site sponser, they are alot more trustworthy
Thompson
Chameleon Enthusiast
Here's a good article on keeping chams in glass enclosures. http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulAndersonGlass.html
summoner12
Avid Member
Read this entire blog by Brad Ramsey, he is a site moderator here; http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Once you read that about two or three times... you'll be a bit of an expert!
Once you read that about two or three times... you'll be a bit of an expert!
Matt1851
New Member
Read this entire blog by Brad Ramsey, he is a site moderator here; http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Once you read that about two or three times... you'll be a bit of an expert!
agreed haha
KingJulien
New Member
E46M3: I know exactly the pet store you're talking about, the little mom and pop shop. Lol. They really seem to care about the animals there, but my opinion is that they are trying to keep costs down. Using a tank means the temp stays up more easily and they don't need misters to maintain humidity. I'm pretty sure they have just a few lights they rotate among all the reptiles. They house young chameleons together, so be aware that they should not be housed together for long.
E46M3
New Member
Do you live here in the area?
