new Jacksons/veiled what will i need

[holoublahee]

I'm getting my first chameleon on the 29th at the manassas expo. I'm getting or making a 2'x16.5"x 38-40" is that an ok size for a jacksons or veiled? which would you recommend i get?. theres a kit on lllreptile, heres the link http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...-cage-packages/-/65-gallon-chameleon-package/ but i was wondering if that tank was tall enough if its not then i would make the tank like i said. also is this a good kit? i would get a dripper and a small tree (probably ficus) could you also recomend some safe plants?

thanks so much for all the help
Juan

 

[Brad Ramsey]

For a first chameleon, I would definitely recommend a male veiled.
Jackson's can be tricky.
With a captive bred veiled chameleon you will avoid many problems right off the bat.

Here is some information:

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

-Brad

 

[xanthoman]

welcome to the cham community, dont mean to burst any bubbles, but the reality is, jackson's arent a good choice for a starter chameleon, veileds are just hardier and easier to keep

 

[pssh]

Get a male veiled, they're fun Check out the site that Brad gave you. The bigger the cage the better preferably AT LEAST a 2'x2'x4' for an adult male, smaller for a young one.

Welcome to the wonderful world that is chameleons.

 

[Breeze]

safe plants ---> http://www.flchams.com/safe_plant_list.asp