Jungle Jake
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So I got a beautiful 4 month old veiled chameleon and could be happier. But of course, caring for a chameleon has proven to come with the stress of making sure he is happy and healthy and I am doing everything properly.
First, some background info to help answer my questions:
Age: 4 -5months
sex: Male
Country: Canada (southern ontario)
Regular humidity in my house in November 2020: 40-50%
Question one: Right now I currently have a standard exoterra glass terrarium(18x18x20-30) with a screen top and front door opening. I am going to be upgrading him to a bigger enclosure and I have heard so many mixed messages that I think my brain is going to explode lol. From my knowledge, Veiled chameleons need proper airflow in there enclosures or they run a risk of respiratory infections, more bacteria buildup in the enclosure etc. I have also heard from some that glass enclosure can work(i dont really know what the rebuttal argument for this is but). I would love to get a screen enclosure, but up here in Canada, our winters get cold and humidity is low and I dont know how I could counter balance those issues with a screen enclosure and hold in humidity properly.( I have also heard mixed answers to what humidity levels should be at night, and day/ fluxuations/ ranges etc) I know it is different stroke for different fokes but with my natural humidity and temps, owning a veiled chameleon specifically, what would be best? I also have seen enclosures that are part glass and part screened and thought this may be a good option to consider? If somebody with good veiled chameleon knowledge could give me recommendations, I would appreciate it so much. I just want to make sure I get the proper information for my new guy.
PS: I have more questions but this is a start lol.
Thanks Alot!
First, some background info to help answer my questions:
Age: 4 -5months
sex: Male
Country: Canada (southern ontario)
Regular humidity in my house in November 2020: 40-50%
Question one: Right now I currently have a standard exoterra glass terrarium(18x18x20-30) with a screen top and front door opening. I am going to be upgrading him to a bigger enclosure and I have heard so many mixed messages that I think my brain is going to explode lol. From my knowledge, Veiled chameleons need proper airflow in there enclosures or they run a risk of respiratory infections, more bacteria buildup in the enclosure etc. I have also heard from some that glass enclosure can work(i dont really know what the rebuttal argument for this is but). I would love to get a screen enclosure, but up here in Canada, our winters get cold and humidity is low and I dont know how I could counter balance those issues with a screen enclosure and hold in humidity properly.( I have also heard mixed answers to what humidity levels should be at night, and day/ fluxuations/ ranges etc) I know it is different stroke for different fokes but with my natural humidity and temps, owning a veiled chameleon specifically, what would be best? I also have seen enclosures that are part glass and part screened and thought this may be a good option to consider? If somebody with good veiled chameleon knowledge could give me recommendations, I would appreciate it so much. I just want to make sure I get the proper information for my new guy.
PS: I have more questions but this is a start lol.
Thanks Alot!