Please give me your opinion!

[maxmann925]

Hello! I have had my Veiled Chameleon since April and I am 98% sure it is a girl. Paco to what I can tell is very healthy. I have recently been worried about when she will lay eggs... I have a laying bin set up but I am unsure when she will use it. I am looking for your opinion on my chameleon’s health, cage, and any general advice.

 

[Crashbandit05]

Well, the size is great, and you have plenty of horizontal branches. But you need MUCH more foilage! She has nowhere to hide or blend in. Most keepers recommend a linear bulb for UVB as it provides a broader area of light. How are you misting and keeping proper humidity? Also you will need a laying bin for her ASAP.
Looks like you have a good start but just need to tweak a few things. I definitely recommend reading on this forum, most basic questions have already been answered.

 

[maxmann925]

Well, the size is great, and you have plenty of horizontal branches. But you need MUCH more foilage! She has nowhere to hide or blend in. Most keepers recommend a linear bulb for UVB as it provides a broader area of light. How are you misting and keeping proper humidity? Also you will need a laying bin for her ASAP.
Looks like you have a good start but just need to tweak a few things. I definitely recommend reading on this forum, most basic questions have already been answered.

I have done a lot of research and have ordered supplies for a laying bin, for foliage is there any plants you recommend for my cage size, also for the horizontal light it is on my list but the laying bin is my priority at the moment.

 

[maxmann925]

I have done a lot of research and have ordered supplies for a laying bin, for foliage is there any plants you recommend for my cage size, also for the horizontal light it is on my list but the laying bin is my priority at the moment.

As well I have a mister and use a humidifier.

 

[JacksJill]

Pothos is the easiest plant to keep in a cage and veiled like to nibble on them.

 

[timw1]

Misting in your enclosure without plants won't do much for humidity, you need plants! Pothos, a leafy vine which gets real big is one to consider. You can buy a large one and drape the vines over the sticks. Ficus tree's are good as well as umbrella plants (Schefflera).

 

[Crashbandit05]

I have done a lot of research and have ordered supplies for a laying bin, for foliage is there any plants you recommend for my cage size, also for the horizontal light it is on my list but the laying bin is my priority at the moment.

I have a scheflerra that I use. With your enclosure, you can successfully house a bunch of plants. Pothos, mentioned above, is another great plant. Water tolerant and grows fast.

 

[Graves923]

Needs lots of plants as mentioned. Pothos are easy to keep healthy in low light and high moisture. Schefflera are hardy and grow big along with your standard ficus. Hibiscus plants need a lot of light so unless you get a multibulb fixture so you can put a grow light in, I would stay away from them. I have a Dracaena fragransa (Mass cane) which is tall, has strong and broad leaves, and does amazing well in high moisture and any type of lighting.

Also, investing in a mist system such as mist king or climist with benefit you and the cham more than a hand mister and humidifier.