Newbie - what do I need?

[Amy87]

Hi,

I'm new to Pygmy Chameleons but have bought a pair of adults which I'm picking up on Tuesday. I have an Exo Terra 12x12x12 cube for them to live in, although it's not set up yet and I keep getting conflicting advice about what needs to go in there. My list so far is:

Eco Earth
Leaf Litter
Sphagnum Moss
Exo Terra fake plants and vines (only untill I can get some suitable real plants)
Thermometer
Hydrometer
Twigs of varying size

Is there anything else I'll need? Are there any adjustments I should make? Heat wise, the room the Pgymys are living in is warm enough and constant so I won't need any additional heat sources.

Any other advice? Thanks in advance!
Amy

 

[Texas Panther Man]

You will need a source of uvb. Most on here use used reptisun 5.0 linear tubes. Some do not advocate uvb w/pygmys but i would not chance it myself.

 

[gary1621]

Have you looked in the Pygmy section here? Great threads with pictures of peoples set ups and details

 

[Amy87]

Have you looked in the Pygmy section here? Great threads with pictures of peoples set ups and details

Umm ...where would I find the Pygmy section? I can't seem to see it anywhere! Sorry I'm such a newbie

 

[gary1621]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/pygmy-enclosures/

there you go

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Here's some info:

http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=63

http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=46

-Brad

 

[Amy87]

Brilliant Thanks very much guys!