New here what do you think?

[Braden994]

Hi new here this is my set up any comments questions or concerns I’d like to know! This is my first chameleon pretty excited about it wanted one for a long time!!

 

[Syreptyon]

Love all the live plants in there! Looks mostly good, but I do have two suggestions: (1) I would just add several more horizontal branches/perches/walkways that go all the way across one side of the enclosure to the other (you can use thumb tacs or garden wire to fasten them in place). Chameleons prefer to walk on horizontal surfaces and everything you have is at an angle. Secondly, I would replace what I assume to be a coiled, compact fluorescent light. I'm guessing you may have bought the chameleon kit because you have that double-dome, which is notorious around these parts. If I'm correct, you ought to replace it with a linear model like a reptisun 5.0. The compact ones do not distribute UVB light well enough for chameleons and are also known to cause eye problems.

 

[Braden994]

Love all the live plants in there! Looks mostly good, but I do have two suggestions: (1) I would just add several more horizontal branches/perches/walkways that go all the way across one side of the enclosure to the other (you can use thumb tacs or garden wire to fasten them in place). Chameleons prefer to walk on horizontal surfaces and everything you have is at an angle. Secondly, I would replace what I assume to be a coiled, compact fluorescent light. I'm guessing you may have bought the chameleon kit because you have that double-dome, which is notorious around these parts. If I'm correct, you ought to replace it with a linear model like a reptisun 5.0. The compact ones do not distribute UVB light well enough for chameleons and are also known to cause eye problems.

 

[Braden994]

Thank you for the advice! This is day 2 so hopefully when he gets more settled in I will add more to climb on and when I get paid I’ll get some better light!

 

[Graves923]

When you are ready to add a linear fixture check out lightyourreptiles.com. They can help you out if you have any questions about what to get. Very helpful and great products.

I just switched over to a 2 bulb T5HO set up from a single bulb T8. It was well worth it.

 

[Braden994]

thanks for the advice!