It totally depends on the Cham. Mine thinks he is a puppy and is a total love. Others are quite grumpy. LOL
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Kiraral
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Definitely take a look at the graphics @Beman posted. I wish they wouldn’t sell those kits.
You’re going to want to upgrade his lighting, t5ho 10% or 12% ASAP. Light is the most natural and safe form of uvb for them. In addition you will want to add a multivitamin 2x a month. Use one with preformed vit A, not beta carotene. I use reptivite with D3. The calcium in the kit (no D3) is good for daily use. They should be fed only in the morning, as they need to bask to digest.
You’re also going to need a larger cage as he grows. You’re also going to want to add a LOT more foliage than what comes in that kit. Safe live plants are preferable, IMO, if you can get them.
Definitely stick around and ask questions, these guys can be sensitive and there is a lot of bad info out there, but they can also be super cool and rewarding. Making him feel secure (more foliage) and getting him the proper uvb, plus some time to settle in and he should eat for you. As for cage aggression, they aren’t cuddly animals. Some are never going to be happy to see you. Some get better if you move slowly and hand feed their favorites. They’re all individuals, but don’t count on having a friendly veiled or “taming” him. They are what they are!
Also, does he have little spurs on his back feet? Hard to tell from the pic. If not, he may be a she.
Edit: in a slow typist, so I accidentally repeated a lot of what Beman said! Whoops
You’re going to want to upgrade his lighting, t5ho 10% or 12% ASAP. Light is the most natural and safe form of uvb for them. In addition you will want to add a multivitamin 2x a month. Use one with preformed vit A, not beta carotene. I use reptivite with D3. The calcium in the kit (no D3) is good for daily use. They should be fed only in the morning, as they need to bask to digest.
You’re also going to need a larger cage as he grows. You’re also going to want to add a LOT more foliage than what comes in that kit. Safe live plants are preferable, IMO, if you can get them.
Definitely stick around and ask questions, these guys can be sensitive and there is a lot of bad info out there, but they can also be super cool and rewarding. Making him feel secure (more foliage) and getting him the proper uvb, plus some time to settle in and he should eat for you. As for cage aggression, they aren’t cuddly animals. Some are never going to be happy to see you. Some get better if you move slowly and hand feed their favorites. They’re all individuals, but don’t count on having a friendly veiled or “taming” him. They are what they are!
Also, does he have little spurs on his back feet? Hard to tell from the pic. If not, he may be a she.
Edit: in a slow typist, so I accidentally repeated a lot of what Beman said! Whoops
StarrU12
New Member
Definitely take a look at the graphics @Beman posted. I wish they wouldn’t sell those kits.
You’re going to want to upgrade his lighting, t5ho 10% or 12% ASAP. Light is the most natural and safe form of uvb for them. In addition you will want to add a multivitamin 2x a month. Use one with preformed vit A, not beta carotene. I use reptivite with D3. The calcium in the kit (no D3) is good for daily use. They should be fed only in the morning, as they need to bask to digest.
You’re also going to need a larger cage as he grows. You’re also going to want to add a LOT more foliage than what comes in that kit. Safe live plants are preferable, IMO, if you can get them.
Definitely stick around and ask questions, these guys can be sensitive and there is a lot of bad info out there, but they can also be super cool and rewarding. Making him feel secure (more foliage) and getting him the proper uvb, plus some time to settle in and he should eat for you. As for cage aggression, they aren’t cuddly animals. Some are never going to be happy to see you. Some get better if you move slowly and hand feed their favorites. They’re all individuals, but don’t count on having a friendly veiled or “taming” him. They are what they are!
Also, does he have little spurs on his back feet? Hard to tell from the pic. If not, he may be a she.
Edit: in a slow typist, so I accidentally repeated a lot of what Beman said! Whoops
What is IMO? And is the 10% or 12% the type of bulb i need to get him along with the t5ho?
Kiraral
Member
IMO is in my opinion
The 10% or 12% refers to the strength. I prefer the Acadia 12%, they are cheaper and last longer. The t5ho is the bulb size. High output, and the bulb is 5/8th if an inch around (as opposed to the t8s which are 1 inch). You will also need a measurement for the length. I’d recommend a 22” bulb which goes in a 24” fixture. So all together a 22” 12% t5ho bulb. I ordered from Pangea. Light your reptiles is also good.
When you see percent it is referring to 10.0 or a 12% arcadia brand bulb which you can get through light yourreptiles.com. He has great fixtures as well. I have a quad unit with 1 12% uvb bulb, 2 daylight bulbs, and 1 plant pro bulbs. They are well worth the money and the arcadia brand uvb bulbs last about a year.
Yes just make sure you get the right length of bulb for the fixture they are 2 inches shorter then the fixture.
Kiraral
Member
Those will work, but I’d recommend the following:
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
Cheaper, the bulb will last 12 months rather than 6. I have also heard reports of people getting used bulbs off amazon. You can’t tell if the uvb is good just by sight, and since solarmeters are expensive I’d rather be cautious.
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
Cheaper, the bulb will last 12 months rather than 6. I have also heard reports of people getting used bulbs off amazon. You can’t tell if the uvb is good just by sight, and since solarmeters are expensive I’d rather be cautious.
Awesome good to know about this!
Calypratus
Established Member
Also consider investing in a misting / watering system a mistking system or a mosoon system are great choices
SharpShooter
Avid Member
Not blaming you for this. Large pet stores and their poor advice is the problem. They just want to sell and if it's the bare minimum, they don't care.
Unfortunately, their 'advice' is generally horse shit. People of course, by nature, expect them to know what they are talking about (quite right too). Often staff are told what they must sell, rather than what's right for the species.
This may cost you in $, but, for the sake of your little guy/gal, please take on board what's being said, especially on UVB, temperatures etc.
CC's Baby
Avid Member
I was going to suggest the same thing. Move the cup up high but not under his basking spot. Since he is more comfortable at a higher level, he may wonder over and try the feeders as long as they are not too big. And yes, do not feed meal worms. You may also want to get the small dubia roaches as those are one of the best staple feeders for nutrition. Refer to BEEMANS images of lists as these are the best resource tools out there to help you. Good luck with your baby! Congratulations!
