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[sublimeexistance]

Hello people,
Brought a new family member home today. It's a boy. We got him at a reptile show in Arlington, Texas. He is pretty big I would say around just his body is between 6-8 in. We bought him a 24"x24"x48" enclosure. We took alot of care in making his enclosure as friendly as posible. I'm not sure how old he is. He is already eating and napping No major color changes, I've just been leaving him alone to get aquainted with his new home. Anyway, wanted to say hi and check it out.
P.S I am curious do you think the heat lamp I have is sufficent? Thanks!

 

[chameleonkev]

Heat lamp is fine but where is your uv light?

 

[chameleonkev]

Also you want to take that substrate out the bottom, if your chams eats some of that it may kill him, you want more foliage in there maybe a live plant or two. Do you no all about dusting with calciums and a multivitamin?

 

[reptilover]

Welcome to the community! Let's start with Wats important. https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/.. that link takes u to a form. It's not that u need help its that by filling it out it really helps us make sure ur reaserch has guided u in the right directtion.
Loose substrate is not suggested because its easily consumed but can cause impaction which can be fatal.

Also his eye turrets look as if there sunk in a bit which is sign number one of dehydration. Another sign is his white poop parts should have little to no yellow or oranges.. yellow or orange is sign number to. To hydrate heavy 2-4 minute mistings 3 times a day and a dripper going all day. Hornworms and silkworms can hydrate very well. A shower can be used if the problem isn't quickly corrected.

Heat light is correct should be 90 degrees at one spot which is basking spot. A UVB light is also required to simulate the suns rays for the vitamin d3. Temp should drop to about 72 near the bottom of the cage. And nothing at night is benifical. Preferably in the mid 60's. Humidity around 55%-65% with a spike to 80-85% during mistings.

No single feeder should idealy make up more than 30% of there diet variety is very good. Feeding ur feeders veggies and fruits instead of commercial garbage is excellent. Sandrachameleon has an incredible blog section on gutloading feeders. And feeders nutrition all around.

Dusting ur feeders with supplements is required. Wats recommended from here for ur adult male veiled. Is plain calcium with NO D3 daily. Calcium With D3 twice a month and a multivitamin twice a month. I like the brand rep-cal.

This is an o so basic start of general veiled care ill leave it up to u to reaserch this awsome site further and allways ask questions!

 

[sublimeexistance]

Thanks for the info! I went back today and got a fogger and UV light.