New setup for my first veiled chameleon! :D
- Thread starter Danicuteeyes
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jheitz
Member
Looks good. I would recommend moving the vines down from the top of the enclosure by 4-6 inches to limit burn risk areas. Make sure to put some well cleaned and sanitized rocks on top of the plant soil so he/she does not ingest it. Great set up!! What type of misting set up are you planning on using?
Danicuteeyes
New Member
thanks ill lower them a bit...its just hard cause i didnt want to ruin the aluminum cage...already made a couple of holes trying xD...im afraid of the cham hanging and it cant sustain...ill be sure to put some rocks
ill have to figure something out...lol
for misting...i have no idea!! i was just going to mist the cage myself 3-4 times a day...cant afford one right now :'(
jheitz
Member
Don't Drill!!!! I learned that the hard way, LOL!! Use zip-ties. They are cheap, pull easily through the screen without tearing it, and will hold branches just fine. I use zip ties on my enclosure to hold large flexible branches on the side walls. My guys weighs close to 100 grams, and it holds just fine. Keep up the good work and post more pics when your done and get your little guy/girl home!!
Here is pic of my set up. If you look at the left side, 3/4 up, you can see the zip-tied branch. He loves hanging out on it. Hope this helps!
https://www.chameleonforums.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6667&c=3&userid=7276
Here is pic of my set up. If you look at the left side, 3/4 up, you can see the zip-tied branch. He loves hanging out on it. Hope this helps!
https://www.chameleonforums.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6667&c=3&userid=7276
beeze
Avid Member
Looks great! Put lots of stuff up top from your cham to climb on. They like to stay up top. Just careful not to high or they rub their veil on the screen and it wears the veiled down. Here's my cage to give you some more ideas.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/members/beeze-albums-making-aluminum-cage.html
Hand misting is fine. They love it when you mist them with nice warm water.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/members/beeze-albums-making-aluminum-cage.html
Hand misting is fine. They love it when you mist them with nice warm water.
Fishing line of various strengths works really well for attaching branches, vines and hanging pothos (if you decide to get pothos down the road, it's really a great plant, highly recommend it). Bread ties, and heavy duty plastic ties that come with electronics, are also really good if you have them laying around.
chameleonman57
New Member
Your setup is looking great.
Danicuteeyes
New Member
did you mean the artificial plants?? to move them? (like are they fine where they are)
or to put the bendable vines 4-6 inches away from top?
lol sorry xD
jheitz
Member
I would say both. Maybe I'am a little nervous, but I have had issues in the past with adventurous chams climbing up on vines/branches attached to the top and wind up resting hanging underneath a basking light. Just being a nervous nilly!!! The branches absolutely for basking/uvb absorbtion. Sorry if I was confusing!!
summoner12
Avid Member
Looks good, ya just need some horizontal vines or sticks.
Danicuteeyes
New Member
thanks again for all the tips guys!! you are the best lol
im off to pick up the chameleon from BocaJanDD
you are the best lolim off to pick up the chameleon from BocaJan
DD
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
thanks again for all the tips guys!!
im off to pick up the chameleon from BocaJan
Can't wait to see pics of him in his new home.
