SuperFastSlug
New Member
Hey everyone. Right now, I have 1.0.0 Mountain Horned Dragon, 2.0.0 Whites Tree Frogs, 1.0.0 crested gecko, and 0.0.2 PDFs, and after doing tons of research, I've decided on getting a veiled chameleon. However, I realize that they are extremely delicate animals, and would like to be fully prepared before my purchase. So I would like to have a few questions I have answered please.
1. Substrate. I've read many different care sheets/forums/articles, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about substrate. Would any coconut fiber withdrainage layer substrate be safe at all? Or should I just go with paper towels/repticarpet?
2. Should I keep them in an advanced vivarium with running water, or just keep it simple with potted plants and sticks?
3. I'm getting a baby, so should I provide a temporary setup in a 10 gallon aquarium with a screen lid, or just put it straight in a 24x24x48?
4. How do the handling procedures go when transferring them in and out of the enclosure?
5. I will be here mostly everyday to take care of him (I'm getting a male) but how can I ensure the health of my veiled if I'm away for a week or so
6. And lastly, any helpful tips to a new chameleon owner?
Thank you!
1. Substrate. I've read many different care sheets/forums/articles, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about substrate. Would any coconut fiber withdrainage layer substrate be safe at all? Or should I just go with paper towels/repticarpet?
2. Should I keep them in an advanced vivarium with running water, or just keep it simple with potted plants and sticks?
3. I'm getting a baby, so should I provide a temporary setup in a 10 gallon aquarium with a screen lid, or just put it straight in a 24x24x48?
4. How do the handling procedures go when transferring them in and out of the enclosure?
5. I will be here mostly everyday to take care of him (I'm getting a male) but how can I ensure the health of my veiled if I'm away for a week or so
6. And lastly, any helpful tips to a new chameleon owner?
Thank you!