mCorral405
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The highest setting it has to offer is 1 minute :/ and the humidifier i bought does not say whether it is warm or cool mist. She is in a 40-gallon glass terrarium with a mesh screen on top and yes the new hygrometer is digital.
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ERKleRose
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Do you mind posting a pic of her enclosure, please? Is she in an aquarium tank or a terrarium with front opening doors?
Could you also post the humidifier link? We might be able to help to see what type it is
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ERKleRose
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I know this is more bad news, which sucks, and I’m sorry for that, but the only things salvageable from her current set up are the plain fake vine (fake plants/vines with fake leaves and moss/moss vines are big impaction risks, as veileds will nibble on anything, also do not buy any vines/vine trees from Exo Terra, they shed debris that can get stuck in cham eyes), the wood (though you’ll need branches with smaller diameters for her as the main wood in her cage), and the lamps (one for a regular white light heat bulb and optionally, the second one for a plant bulb- you’ll need to get a T5 HO uvb fixture and bulb). Not even the cage is good, it’s way too small, but more importantly, has no ventilation at the bottom of cage, which is crucial. You can keep the gecko feeding ledge, too, but there are much better options for in the future
ERKleRose
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The humidifier does not say which type of mist it is (I’d ask the manufacturer or cancel the order), but if you’re going to use that for your mister too, the durations are not long enough
mCorral405
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I’d basically have to redo the whole terrarium :’( this was the main suggestion i received from the lady at PetSmart but know i know better on who not to trust.
ERKleRose
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I’m sorry! A lot of us on here learned the hard way just like you, so you’re not alone! The good thing is you’re wanting to learn and change/correct your husbandry!
mCorral405
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Please do! Anything will help at the moment.
mCorral405
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It’s just stressful to me to believe that I was doing good and I want her to be happy and healthy.
ERKleRose
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Don’t beat yourself up, you didn’t know any better, just focus on going forward!
That’s all that matters!
For kits, these two chameleon ones are the only ones I’d use, they’ve got a majority of what you need
https://www.pangeareptile.com/collections/reptile-kits
If you want individual links, let me know!
For branches, you can just go cut and wash branches from safe trees. Plants are easy, bigger, and cheaper from local nurseries, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, etc.
You’ll also need a drainage system, here’s a great link for ideas!
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/drainage-systems-for-cages-get-creative.102038/
ERKleRose
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Also read through @JacksJill ‘s Cage Cleaning- Sanitation Is Sexier Than You Think blogs since you’re battling at minimum a fungus:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/blog/jacksjills-blog.40624/
If you can, take a fresh poop with you to the vet when you go (less than 24 hours old, you can store it in a bag or container in the fridge) so they can test for parasites. Chams are considered parasite free after three clean fecals in a row, not just one
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/blog/jacksjills-blog.40624/
If you can, take a fresh poop with you to the vet when you go (less than 24 hours old, you can store it in a bag or container in the fridge) so they can test for parasites. Chams are considered parasite free after three clean fecals in a row, not just one
ERKleRose
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Sorry for more questions, but what supplements do you use for her, how often do you use each supplement, and do you feed her bugs before feeding them off (if so, what do you use)?
Also, I forgot to mention to only use safe veiled tested plants for her. To prepare the plants, wash them first (plain Dawn dish soap or Physan, just rinse extremely well after), repot in organic potting soil, and cover the soil with rocks too big for her to eat. To wash branches, you can also use plain dawn dish soap or a higher concentration hydrogen peroxide, like Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant
You’ll need to put her in a quarantine cage set up first until the fungal infection is gone before going all out decorating her enclosure. @JacksJill @kinyonga @Beman @MissSkittles would plastic plants be better for the quarantine set up for easier cleaning?
Also, I forgot to mention to only use safe veiled tested plants for her. To prepare the plants, wash them first (plain Dawn dish soap or Physan, just rinse extremely well after), repot in organic potting soil, and cover the soil with rocks too big for her to eat. To wash branches, you can also use plain dawn dish soap or a higher concentration hydrogen peroxide, like Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant
You’ll need to put her in a quarantine cage set up first until the fungal infection is gone before going all out decorating her enclosure. @JacksJill @kinyonga @Beman @MissSkittles would plastic plants be better for the quarantine set up for easier cleaning?
ERKleRose
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Here’s some more helpful links and images, as well (sorry for the multiple posts instead of one big one):
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/
https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/ her basking temperature (at the top of her back when she’s on her basking branch, measured with a probed digital thermometer) should be 78-80*F and @Beman can give you a proper feeding schedule, other than that, everything else is correct
https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/how-to-set-up-proper-chameleon.html
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/
https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/ her basking temperature (at the top of her back when she’s on her basking branch, measured with a probed digital thermometer) should be 78-80*F and @Beman can give you a proper feeding schedule, other than that, everything else is correct
https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/
http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/how-to-set-up-proper-chameleon.html
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mCorral405
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Thank you! I just ordered the chameleon kit and am doing it in monthly payments, hopefully it comes in by next week so I can change her out and into the new terrarium.
ERKleRose
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That’s awesome!
Please keep us updated on what they determine for the yellow spots.
mCorral405
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Thanks guys! I feel a lot more relieved now that I have some guidance lol but I will for sure update yall on Ivy after tomorrow’s visit to the vet!
ERKleRose
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I’m hoping it’s not CANV and is easy to resolve!
