Opinions on cage set up??

[Gladius79]

Have 75w on dimmer above basking stick, another 75w over front of cage w no basking spot underneath to keep temp up in rest of cage. Cage is 2x2x4. Live pathos and dracena. Arcadia to 6%, 6500k plant bulb. Hand misting with little dripper for now. See a mist king in my near future. An advice would be appreciated.

 

[Gingero]

Great start Few questions/suggestions.

- What basking temps are you getting with the 75W bulb?
- What are your humidity levels?
- Good call adding in the live plants. While they take time to grow out more, I'd recommend adding in more plants in the meantime to help fill in the enclosure. Your cham will want lots of hiding places to get away from you, heat, and UVB. General rule of thumb, is it should be hard to spot your cham right away.
- More branches would be a good idea too. Those are really the only way your chameleon can get around. The more, the merrier.
- I'd advise removing that green carpet at the bottom. It's just a host for bacteria as soon as a cham poops on it. I'd either keep the bottom bare with plant pots or go bioactive.

 

[Gladius79]

Thank u so much for the advice!! I will definitely be adding more sticks, plants and hiding places. Temps are about 82-84 under basking light, about 75 mid cage, and 70 at the bottom. Humidity seems to stay between 50-60%. I was and am concerned with my green carpet as well. This has been quite the endeavor and do not have the energy to set up a drainage system with mistking right now. I do see them both in my near future for sure. Until then, any ideas?? I also have puppy pads. Would those be a better option than the carpet?? Thanks!!