quarantining 2 new pygmy arrivals

[jan65]

I will be receiving 2 pygmy chameleons from the same source. Should each pygmy be placed in a separate enclosure or can they both be put in the same vivarium?

 

[johnnyev]

Hi jan,
If they have been kept together, should be ok. If either one has anything contagious, it's most likely they would both be infected anyway. Personally i'd prefer to separate them, especially if space isn't an issue. Easier to keep an eye on whose eating what, stool samples etc.

 

[Carlton]

Hi jan,
If they have been kept together, should be ok. If either one has anything contagious, it's most likely they would both be infected anyway. Personally i'd prefer to separate them, especially if space isn't an issue. Easier to keep an eye on whose eating what, stool samples etc.

I think if you do separate them do it with screen so they can stay familiar with each other visually. Maybe just divide the setup they will both use together? All you'd have to do later is remove the temporary barrier.

 

[jan65]

My thoughts exactly. I am setting up 2 enclosures side by side. Thanks!