Re-doing placements

[lilredheadgirl]

How many times do you have to redo placement of branches or plants? I keep adjusting branches to make it easier for our girl to get to her food dish. My plant coverage at the top seems good, and I've been adding to the bottom more. But I would like to get the branches into a good placement before I finish adding in plants. Tonight she went to crawl down to the food dish, took a step that was a little too far apart, and ending going back up to the top. She does get down to the dish to eat so I am not too concerned yet. Just seems like each time I move one branch, I then need to move more.

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome! Everyone has their own way of doing things. I will place a couple of branches where the basking area should be and then add my center plant. From there I can see where I can place branches and more plants. As I watch how my chameleons are moving and using their space, I will often make adjustments and add more branches.
I’d like to offer some constructive criticism. It’s not good to have anything attached directly to the screen, as the screen can very easily tear. Instead, you need to attach a support system to the frame of the enclosure which you can then attach things to. There are Dragon Ledges, which are better than sliced bread. https://dragonstrand.com/dragon-ledges/ Recently I’ve started using garden trellis. I attach to the frame with thin wires and secure it with a couple of small screws set into the frame so it won’t slide down. While it won’t hold as much weight as dragon ledges, it still is strong enough for a couple of plants. These are just a couple of ways which I use. I also want to caution about using the wooden dowels. When wet they can be a bit slippery and over short amount of time they can get moldy. Fluker’s makes a nice foamy vine that you can add and bend around where you need it. https://www.amazon.com/Fluker-Labs-...16003400&sprefix=fluker's+vine,aps,121&sr=8-1
I also suggest moving your food dish up higher to just below basking branch. Chameleons aren’t usually comfortable or feel safe traveling down to the ground. I also have to ask about the size of your enclosure. It looks a bit smaller than the minimum 2x2x4’…I think. (Hard to truly tell with little reference) I do see that your girl has her big girl colors on, so it’s mandatory that I ask if you are aware she’ll soon be laying eggs. Does she have a lay bin? If you haven’t yet read this, it’s a good idea that you do. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/veiled-chameleon-laying-101.2488/
I also am not sure if I’m seeing correct uvb for her. Can you tell me what type and strength you have? Sorry to be a pain in the butt, but there’s so very much bad info out there and I want to make sure you haven’t fallen victim to any of it.
Lastly, I’d really love to see some nice clear pics of your pretty girl. I just love our veiled girls (panther girls too) and it’s always wonderful to see another beauty.

 

[MissSkittles]

I forgot to add these pics showing the garden trellis and dragon ledges.

 

[Beman]

Note you want to add smaller diameter branches. Ones that their feet easily can wrap around. A few of yours look to be 1 inch in diameter. This is going to be pretty large for even an adult female to grip properly on a daily basis.

 

[Tkrd69]

Looks like you need more highways about 1\4 inch diameter thickness to make travel safer. Here's what my setup looks like.