New here, getting all the info I can

[f1ywhiteguy]

Bought a place with a spare room back in January and looking to finally get all the herps I want so I can add to my current collection of leopard gecko and African fat tail gecko. Got my eyes on a panther chameleon either nosy be or Ambanja local.

 

[ERKleRose]

Welcome on here! Go to The Chameleon Academy and read through EVERYTHING on there. The only thing that isn't correct on the panther care sheet there is the temps. 80°F for babies, 78-80°F for adult females, and 85°F for adult males. The humidity can be a little higher, too. 55-65%. That site has the most up to date and accurate info. If you have any questions, want advice, want more links, etc, let us know!

 

[Morpheo's Mom]

Hello there!

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome! Chameleon Academy is a great place to get tons of info. Reading all the forum posts and asking as many questions as you need will ensure success.

 

[f1ywhiteguy]

so far im thinking Hybrid enclosure and have a go big or dont get a panther mentality
shooting for 4x2x4 enclosures decided on hybrid as my house stays in the 70's all day. reptile/ office loos to be 75-78 all da with a 42-45% humidity
saw dragon strand is a sponsor here but any other enclosure recommendations? pulling most info from Chameleon Academy

 

[ERKleRose]

Another commercially made 4x2x4 hybrid option is Zen Habitats! You can also build
your own with aluminum window screen frames with coroplast/PVC sheets, extruded aluminum with connectors and PVC sheets, wood, etc, or combine smaller commercially made cages, like 2 XL Zoo Med ReptiBreezes and/or DIY Cages and add coroplast/PVC sheets to the sides!

 

[jamest0o0]

Regarding the cage, I’m planning on replacing some of the screen on a reptibreeze with plexiglass for a better view/humidity. I may also paint the frame to match the room better and then using foam for the background. You could connect multiple reptibreeze enclosures to get the width you’re looking for.

I like you’re thinking of going with a larger enclosure for a panther. They tend to be very active and I feel the 2’x2’x4’ enclosure minimal is still a bit uncomfortable, at least for many of them… some don’t seem to mind it.