pacificwynd
New Member
Hello everyone!!
My boyfriend and I just got a female veiled chameleon 2 days ago. We figure she's around 3 or 4 months old as she is still quite small. We haven't been able to take a measurement yet because everytime we get her on our hands she just wants to climb and won't hold still!
We have a 45 X 45 X 60cm enclosure and we are using exoterra plantation soil (a compressed coconut husk fiber). We have an undersubstrate exoterra heat wave (8W) that covers approx half the floor space. For UV we have the ReptiGlo 5.0 compact UVB. I've heard a few things on here about some UV lights that can cause eye problems, is the one we have alright? We also have an Exoterra Sunglo 75W. How's my heating stuff so far? keeps her area at around 84F during the day.
I'm having issues with the humidity levels...maybe my hygrometer isn't working... It sat around 80 for the first day, was up at 90 this morning... and is now back down to 80. I've been spraying down her leaves and the substrate a couple times a day. We are working on making a small bubbler to place in the bottom of her terrarium as i'm not sure how i feel about misters (heard that getting water in their eyes can be very bad). Anyone have anything similar or any pros/cons?
I bought small crickets for her and she probably eats about 10 or 12 a day. Is this too many? not enough? Can anyone recommend a good mineral/calcium supplement to shake in with the crickets?
I've heard that females need to have a small "sandbox" in case they need to lay eggs. How big does this need to be, how deep, does it always need to be in there or just during "breeding" times (heard this is in the spring?)?
I know i've asked a lot of questions but i'd really appreciate anyone taking the time to answer them.
Cheers!
My boyfriend and I just got a female veiled chameleon 2 days ago. We figure she's around 3 or 4 months old as she is still quite small. We haven't been able to take a measurement yet because everytime we get her on our hands she just wants to climb and won't hold still!
We have a 45 X 45 X 60cm enclosure and we are using exoterra plantation soil (a compressed coconut husk fiber). We have an undersubstrate exoterra heat wave (8W) that covers approx half the floor space. For UV we have the ReptiGlo 5.0 compact UVB. I've heard a few things on here about some UV lights that can cause eye problems, is the one we have alright? We also have an Exoterra Sunglo 75W. How's my heating stuff so far? keeps her area at around 84F during the day.
I'm having issues with the humidity levels...maybe my hygrometer isn't working... It sat around 80 for the first day, was up at 90 this morning... and is now back down to 80. I've been spraying down her leaves and the substrate a couple times a day. We are working on making a small bubbler to place in the bottom of her terrarium as i'm not sure how i feel about misters (heard that getting water in their eyes can be very bad). Anyone have anything similar or any pros/cons?
I bought small crickets for her and she probably eats about 10 or 12 a day. Is this too many? not enough? Can anyone recommend a good mineral/calcium supplement to shake in with the crickets?
I've heard that females need to have a small "sandbox" in case they need to lay eggs. How big does this need to be, how deep, does it always need to be in there or just during "breeding" times (heard this is in the spring?)?
I know i've asked a lot of questions but i'd really appreciate anyone taking the time to answer them.
Cheers!