Newly Aquired Chameleon!

[Geckoman]

I recently adopted a fishers chameleon that was in dire need of a caring owner. I have an anole and 2 leopard geckos, but haven’t had anything nearly as unique as a chameleon. I was surprised when my friend wanted to get rid of it and i quickly read as much info as i could about chameleon specifics. I have him in a 24x24x36 screened cage with 5 live plants, some wood trees to climb, and a vine. Im using a UVB fluorescent 5.0 bulb and a 60w daylight bulb and i mist the cage daily with a spray bottle. I just wanted to share my chameleon with everyone and if anyone has advice, suggestions, or any questions please shoot away! Happy Herping!

 

[Smokey]

Nice Cham. Everything looks good

 

[Brad Ramsey]

5.0 must be a linear fluorescent tube.
Please remove the coiled compact bulb before it harms your chameleon's eyes.
What an excellent acquisition.
You will enjoy keeping chameleons ... keep researching!

-Brad

 

[Geckoman]

ive heard that coil style lights can cause eye problems and health issues, the light im using is the reptisun 5.0 compact bulb, i didnt realize it was the same as the coil-style bulbs that people were talking about. If this is a problem i should go buy a tube fixture and the other 5.0 bulb available. thanks pals!

so to make things clear i should not use this?:

Product Description:
ReptiSun 5.0™ Perfect for all tropical species of reptiles and amphibians! 5% UVB Output, 30% UVA Output, FULL SPECTRUM The new ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent lamps use a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration. Cool burning compact fluorescent bulbs screw into standard threaded sockets, eliminating the need for a separate ballast. Lamp can be oriented either vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. UVB emissions help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors.

ReptiSun 5.0 and 10.0 Compact Fluorescent: Compact fluorescent lamps have a screw base and
screw into a standard clamp lamp fixture. They are self-ballasted and do not require a separate
ballast. These also provide UVB, UVA, and visible light. They do not provide heat. The compact
fluorescent ReptiSun is offered in the same two models (5.0 and 10.0) as the linear fluorescent line.
Again, heat is necessary for vitamin D3 synthesis and must be provided by a separate heat source.
These lamps offer the convenience of providing UVB using a standard screw-base type fixture.

 

[beeze]

ive heard that coil style lights can cause eye problems and health issues, the light im using is the reptisun 5.0 compact bulb, i didnt realize it was the same as the coil-style bulbs that people were talking about. If this is a problem i should go buy a tube fixture and the other 5.0 bulb available. thanks pals!

so to make things clear i should not use this?:

Product Description:
ReptiSun 5.0™ Perfect for all tropical species of reptiles and amphibians! 5% UVB Output, 30% UVA Output, FULL SPECTRUM The new ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent lamps use a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration. Cool burning compact fluorescent bulbs screw into standard threaded sockets, eliminating the need for a separate ballast. Lamp can be oriented either vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. UVB emissions help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors.

ReptiSun 5.0 and 10.0 Compact Fluorescent: Compact fluorescent lamps have a screw base and
screw into a standard clamp lamp fixture. They are self-ballasted and do not require a separate
ballast. These also provide UVB, UVA, and visible light. They do not provide heat. The compact
fluorescent ReptiSun is offered in the same two models (5.0 and 10.0) as the linear fluorescent line.
Again, heat is necessary for vitamin D3 synthesis and must be provided by a separate heat source.
These lamps offer the convenience of providing UVB using a standard screw-base type fixture.

All compact bulbs are bad. They cause eye problems and then blindness. Take it out now and just go without one till you can get a 5.0 tube stlye bulb.

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

Lovely looking chameleon and setup just change the bulb ASAP Welcome to the forums. You came to the right place for everything chameleons

 

[nick barta]

Welcome to the Forum.Your Fischer's is a beautiful specimen. He is probably wild caught, and there may be some parasitic issues, use the search feature on the Forum to find info. Can you put where you are from in your profile, it will then show on your posts.

Nick

 

[chameleonman57]

Welcome to Chameleon Forums. Your Fischer is amazing and nice setup for him.

 

[jake01]

Fischer's are very neat, wasn't aware of the species before viewing them at these forums.

 

[Cainschams]

Very nice!!! I love the "fischers" chameleons I would give him some more plants in the cage. They are very nervous chameleons. He looks like he may be slightly dehydrated. I would concentrate on watering him very very well for a few days. Here is a thread that shows a set up of mine and some specifics of how I keep them.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/my-kinyongia-species-28243/

Pleas keep us updated on this guy

 

[Vampire.queen]

What a lovely chameleon! Hope you will love taking care of him

 

[Geckoman]

thanks a ton for the replies everyone!

this is definitely the spot for chameleon owners!

i have taken out the compact bulb and hope that he hasnt already suffered due to that bulb being what his previous owner gave me with the pet. his eyes function well and he loves to watch me and even watch TV! I am planning to get a couple new plants, live and add to his mini jungle. As far as where im from i live in San Diego, California and me and the chameleon love the weather here! I will work on keeping him hydrated and the cage humid. Great feedback everyone! thanks!!