new chameleon

[adamhicks1988]

Thinking bout getting veiled need to know wat i need n how to care for it

 

[justjumpit621]

Thinking bout getting veiled need to know wat i need n how to care for it

Well you have come to the right place my friend Chameleons are very difficult and VERY expensive to care for, which is part of the fun in my opinion . Veileds are much more hardy though than other species which is good for beginners. JannB has a very good blog on caring for your new veiled or panther chameleons and she has all of the info you will need to know! https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

if you find that they will be too expensive for you, might I also suggest possibly a ball python, leopard gecko, or Tegu?

 

[adamhicks1988]

only one questing she says 80-83 temp basking what should the temp at the bottom b and should i get a automatic misting system or just spray and she says to make the crickets your own gutload ? is this what everyone does ty for the help

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, welcome to the forum For a little one an ambient temp should be about 70F. You can easily hand mist if you like (it's what I do for both my chams). It's much easier if you have a mister like this though - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exo-Terra-M...B004CJS7XW/ref=pd_sxp_f_i/280-9264707-1687525
Most people on here make their own gutload to some extent. Commercially available ones like cricket crack or Repashy bug burger are great, but fresh greens are needed too.
Here is a great all-round caresheet for Veileds - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html
And a link to the forums expert on gutloading - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html

 

[adamhicks1988]

anyone used one of these http://www.amazon.com/Terra-Monsoon-RS400-Rainfall-System/dp/B004G62868/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_6