newbie questions

[owowsedthecow]

im getting my first chameleon in a few weeks and had some questions.
1. would it be ok to use a fogger and a dripper instead of misting?
2. i got a 18 inch repti glo 5.0 how far will the lighting reach?
3. best beginner plant?
4. is a 4ft cage too big for a 2-3 month old panther?
5. whats the best and easiest way for a newbie to drain water?
6. i have a thermometer/hygrometer combo where should i place it?
...i think for now this is all the questions ive got but im all for sharing extra knowledge you think is helpful. thanks!!

 

[carol5208]

newbie questions

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Unless you think you are going to have a humidity issue you probably won't need a fogger. A dripper is great but not all chams drink from them. My cham will, but will not drink from misting. So you might want to try misting and the dripper and see which one your cham likes best or use both. You don't have to worry about how far the lightiing will reach. Just put a branch or vine about 8 inches below the UVB and your cham can go under the light when he chooses to. A 4 foot cage is big for that size panther, but the main thing is him finding his prey and you can remedy that by putting your feeders in a cup. I have a large plate under my plant to catch the water from that when it drains and then I position a VERY shallow cookie sheet or tupperware container under where my dripper drips to the bottom. Make sure whatever you use your chameleon could crawl out of if he fell in or he could drown. There are other more elaborate systems of drainage if you search the threads on here. This is easy and when the water collects, you just empty it. I have my therm/hyg at the top of my cage, but that is my personal preference. Good luck with everything and welcome to the forums!