Ok guys, I just bought me a Cham.

[KBxD]

Alright so I know some basic info on them, but I'm no expert. I just bought a Veiled Chameleon a few hours ago at Petsmart. I got a glass cage 1"x1"x3" with a mesh lid and a basking light and a UV light. I’ve got the humidity around 60-70% and the heat around 70% (I just got everything set up so it has yet to heat up) I have several fake plants in there with him and I just misted the tank with a mister. I have a few questions:

1. Does he need a night heating lamp?
2. What kind of vegetables are safe for them to eat?
3. What kind of plants are safe to put in there with him?

Thanks guys!

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. No, you don't need a night light. I keep veileds and have a blog for new keepers that you might find helpful. It's linked below.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[JRchameleons]

Alright so I know some basic info on them, but I'm no expert. I just bought a Veiled Chameleon a few hours ago at Petsmart. I got a glass cage 1"x1"x3" with a mesh lid and a basking light and a UV light. I’ve got the humidity around 60-70% and the heat around 70% (I just got everything set up so it has yet to heat up) I have several fake plants in there with him and I just misted the tank with a mister. I have a few questions:

1. Does he need a night heating lamp?
2. What kind of vegetables are safe for them to eat?
3. What kind of plants are safe to put in there with him?

Thanks guys!

First of all, congrats and welcome

Is the tank a glass aquarium or terrarium (with top and bottom vents)? Can you post pictures?

1. No (unless your house gets absurdly cold at night)
2. They usually won't eat veggies that young, but it doesn't hurt to try. Check out Sandrachameleon's blog on gutloading (https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html). All veggies she recommends for gutloading can be eaten directly by the cham as well.
3. Pothos, hibiscus, ficus and schefflera are the most common choices for nontoxic reptile-safe plants. Just make sure you wash the leaves off really well to get the pesticides off.

 

[drcrossfire]

I would recommend reviewing these two threads:

https://www.chameleonforums.com/frequently-asked-questions-71620/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/basic-husbandry-38769/

 

[carol5208]

Hopefully you did not purchase a fish tank with a screen lid. If so, you will need to return that and either purchase a screen enclosure preferably or a terrarium. Aquariums are not suitable environments for chameleons to thrive in.

 

[KBxD]

Hopefully you did not purchase a fish tank with a screen lid. If so, you will need to return that and either purchase a screen enclosure preferably or a terrarium. Aquariums are not suitable environments for chameleons to thrive in.

Nope I purchased an exo terra terraium thats tall enough for him to climb, and thanks for the tips you all. Sorry I didnt check out the FAQ's first but I appreciate your alls help.

This is what my terrarium looks like (this isnt my exact one just a picture off google, my little guys sleeping right now and dont want to turn the lights on to disturb him)