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[Debbie61]

I know this forum is loaded with Chameleons owners who getaway for a weekend or night. My questions is what do you do with your chameleons when you are gone overnight or for the weekend?. That is one concern that I have before I purchase my Veiled Chameleon. My family and I getaway a couple times a year for a night away or a weekend away.

 

[Champeleons]

I just got my 1st 2 chameleons on Monday so have not come across that situation yet, but i am pretty sure you have to ask someone responsible to look after them, there is no other way around it, they need continuous care

 

[jannb]

We have a pet/house sitter.

 

[Psi]

The only time I would be concerned with a weekend get away would be when I'm dealing with babies.

If you're still concerned, buy a misting system with a timer and make a cricket cage that allows crickets to walk into the cage (there are a few threads on here how to make one, I can't remember what exactly they called it off the top of my head).

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Mine are fine over weekends all the time. I feed mine every other day usually and reptiles can miss a day or two without any problems (food may not be as easily found in the wild). Just feed them before you leave and make sure they get a good drink. Overnight really shouldn't be a problem as you don't really do anything with them at night...

 

[Lovereps]

Water is most important

My chams are fed every other day when I'm home.
If going away for 4 or 5 days, the chams get fed daily for a few days beforehand and I fill their drippers, plus the automatic misting system waters them.
I also have someone come by to replenish their drippers and make sure the misting system is working as it should--just for peace of mind.
One thing you may not think of:
Whatever climate control you normally have going --like air conditioning or heat--should not be turned off completely or be set to levels that will allow your chams to overheat or freeze, if the weather becomes colder or hotter than usual.

 

[Olimpia]

I do it all the time. I have mine's mister on a timer connected to a huge 20 gal container of water, so I can be gone up to 5 days (if there's an emergency or something) and they still have water. Mine aren't babies any more, so they're fine not eating every day, or not eating for 2-3 days. But honestly, I wouldn't be worried leaving somewhere overnight and not feeding my 3-4 month old for one day. They'll be fine.

 

[Debbie61]

Thank you all for your comments. That puts my mind at ease and definately makes for an easier decision making. That was the only concern that I had with getting one. Thanks so much