New Viv
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BigDogThe1st
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Get a whole new viv. I see a bowl which I assume is for water. Chameleon only drink from moving water. You need to mist the tank and get a dripper. Second, lights should NEVER, EVER be in the cage. It will cause burns and it not safe for your chameleon. Third, remove the substrate . It is not safe and if your Cham ingests it it could became impacted and die. Lastly, I do not see any ventilation it the tank. Your cham could easily get a respiratory infection. The cage could also get way to hot with no way for heat to get out. I think that is all but will let the pros shed some more light on it.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
I know you are in the UK and that solid sided enclosures are used more often over your way than they are in the USA. After looking at your pics, I assume the black circular things are vents? Hopefully they will provide enough air exchange. The overall size may not work for a full adult, but I'm not sure what the dimensions are.
Is your lighting on the inside? As already mentioned, that can be a problem if the cham gets too close or touches the bulb or the fixture. If moved to the outside make sure there is no glass or plastic blocking the UV. You'll have to watch the enclosure temp carefully as it can overheat or not provide the microclimates chams prefer (from high to low, drier to more humid).
Is the bowl for drinking water or is it the catch basin for a dripper?
Substrate can be a problem; both an ingestion hazard and a mold issue especially in a closed setup. I'd suggest removing it. An enclosed setup shouldn't need the extra humidity from substrate.
You will probably need some live foliage for visual cover, air quality, etc.
Is your lighting on the inside? As already mentioned, that can be a problem if the cham gets too close or touches the bulb or the fixture. If moved to the outside make sure there is no glass or plastic blocking the UV. You'll have to watch the enclosure temp carefully as it can overheat or not provide the microclimates chams prefer (from high to low, drier to more humid).
Is the bowl for drinking water or is it the catch basin for a dripper?
Substrate can be a problem; both an ingestion hazard and a mold issue especially in a closed setup. I'd suggest removing it. An enclosed setup shouldn't need the extra humidity from substrate.
You will probably need some live foliage for visual cover, air quality, etc.
Forestdellic
New Member
Get an all screen cage for your chameleon it's better for air exchange. Screen cages usually are made with aluminum or steel thread mesh so domes and other bulbs can be place on there.
