Plants

Are real or fake plants better for a Jackson Chameleon cage?
If real what kind of plants could I put in there?
How much real/fake plants should I keep in his cage?
Here is a picture of what I have in there already
 

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Hey! Welcome to the forums :)

Real plants are preferable and better for the health for any chameleon. Usually a good rule of thumb is the more plants the better, but also allow some space around the top of the cage for the chameleon to be able to get around. It looks like you're off to a good start!

In the navigation bar at the top of this forum you'll see a section called "Resources." There is SO much useful information there. I'd highly recommended starting there.

Another invaluable resource is https://chameleonacademy.com. There is an incredible about of information on that site. Bill Strand also knows his stuff more than most people on this forum.

Lastly, I'd also recommend you fill out the following form and request a husbandry review in a separate post in the health clinic section. This will allow other members here to see what you're doing well, such as your plants above, and what could be improved.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
  • Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
  • Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
  • Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
  • Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
  • Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
  • Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
  • Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
  • Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
  • Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
  • Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
  • Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
Again, welcome to the forums!
 
Hey! Welcome to the forums :)

Real plants are preferable and better for the health for any chameleon. Usually a good rule of thumb is the more plants the better, but also allow some space around the top of the cage for the chameleon to be able to get around. It looks like you're off to a good start!

In the navigation bar at the top of this forum you'll see a section called "Resources." There is SO much useful information there. I'd highly recommended starting there.

Another invaluable resource is https://chameleonacademy.com. There is an incredible about of information on that site. Bill Strand also knows his stuff more than most people on this forum.

Lastly, I'd also recommend you fill out the following form and request a husbandry review in a separate post in the health clinic section. This will allow other members here to see what you're doing well, such as your plants above, and what could be improved.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
  • Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
  • Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
  • Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
  • Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
  • Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
  • Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
  • Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
  • Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
  • Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
  • Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
  • Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

--------------

Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
Again, welcome to the forums!
Ok thank you and here are the things
Jackson Chameleon Male
I hold him twice a week
I feed him Crickets he usually eats 3-4 whole inch crickets
Eats every other day but I do put at least a cricket even if he isn't hungry
I use Repti-Calcium with D3 I dust Crickets once a week
I use a water fountain and mist his cage 3 times a day with warm water. I see him drink every night before I turn off his lights
His poop usually is brown looks kinda like a wet raisin and the white part always come out watery
I don't think hes had any problems before
He has been in my care for a couple of months
He cage is about 2 feet tall Glass
He has a basking light right now I am currently trying to get a UVB one as well
I am not sure how you can check humidity and I have a thermometer on its way from Amazon to check how hot it gets
I use fake leafs from Magoos pet outlet
His cage is on top of a filing cabinet in my closet not near any vents or fans not in a high traffic area he is 54 inches from the floor
I live in the united states in Michigan
I hope this information helps
 
Ok thank you and here are the things
Jackson Chameleon Male
I hold him twice a week
I feed him Crickets he usually eats 3-4 whole inch crickets
Eats every other day but I do put at least a cricket even if he isn't hungry
I use Repti-Calcium with D3 I dust Crickets once a week
I use a water fountain and mist his cage 3 times a day with warm water. I see him drink every night before I turn off his lights
His poop usually is brown looks kinda like a wet raisin and the white part always come out watery
I don't think hes had any problems before
He has been in my care for a couple of months
He cage is about 2 feet tall Glass
He has a basking light right now I am currently trying to get a UVB one as well
I am not sure how you can check humidity and I have a thermometer on its way from Amazon to check how hot it gets
I use fake leafs from Magoos pet outlet
His cage is on top of a filing cabinet in my closet not near any vents or fans not in a high traffic area he is 54 inches from the floor
I live in the united states in Michigan
I hope this information helps

The first thing that needs IMMEDIATE attention is getting a t5 5.0 UVB light. A lot of people prefer the Arcadia 6% bulb. Another option is the Reptisun t5 5.0 bulb. Either way, you need this ASAP. Like today ASAP. A UVB light is mandatory and chameleons cannot process their food and grow properly.

Reptisun t5 5.0 UVB light, which can also be found at some petsmarts and Petcos. Make sure it's the t5 though:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptisun-T5-Ho-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8GF0

This will explain the importance of UVB much better than I can: https://chameleonacademy.com/basics-uvb-for-chameleons/.

I would also ask to make a NEW thread called Husbandy Review in the enclosures and supplies section on the forum. You will get much more feedback from the community here. I'll reply there as well.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/forums/enclosures-and-supplies.14/
 
The first thing that needs IMMEDIATE attention is getting a t5 5.0 UVB light. A lot of people prefer the Arcadia 6% bulb. Another option is the Reptisun t5 5.0 bulb. Either way, you need this ASAP. Like today ASAP. A UVB light is mandatory and chameleons cannot process their food and grow properly.

Reptisun t5 5.0 UVB light, which can also be found at some petsmarts and Petcos. Make sure it's the t5 though:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptisun-T5-Ho-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8GF0

This will explain the importance of UVB much better than I can: https://chameleonacademy.com/basics-uvb-for-chameleons/.

I would also ask to make a NEW thread called Husbandy Review in the enclosures and supplies section on the forum. You will get much more feedback from the community here. I'll reply there as well.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/forums/enclosures-and-supplies.14/
I got him a new UVB light today
Is this one okay?
 

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I'm sorry to
I got him a new UVB light today
Is this one okay?

I'm sorry to say you need the one I linked above. It has much more accurate UVB output. The one you purchases is unfortunately weaker than what a chameleon needs. Your pet store should be able to work with you to find the right UVB bulb. You really do need the longer T5 bulb.
 
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