Screen or Glass

[Creature13]

I keep my adult chameleons in all screen enclosures. I have heard both regarding neonates & babies; Glass & Screen. What is the general consensus regarding the proper enclosure for these young ones? Thanks!

 

[kinyonga]

Here's what I've always done...
http://chameleonnews.com/02NovHorgan.html

I've also always kept my adults in glass cages with screen lids, glass cages with screen fronts and lids, etc. in the more than 20 years that I've kept them. It depends on the climate you live in or whether you have air conditioning as to when its okay. You do need to watch that the water doesn't lay stagnant on the floor of the cage though.

 

[Creature13]

Here's what I've always done...
http://chameleonnews.com/02NovHorgan.html

I've also always kept my adults in glass cages with screen lids, glass cages with screen fronts and lids, etc. in the more than 20 years that I've kept them. It depends on the climate you live in or whether you have air conditioning as to when its okay. You do need to watch that the water doesn't lay stagnant on the floor of the cage though.

I am in Reno Nevada. It's very dry here. It is hot in the summer, but gets pretty cold in the winter. I have a reptile room that has an ultrasonic humidifier and many plants. Room humidity stays between 50% and 60% Each cage has timed water as well (30 sec every hour). They are all screen enclosures.Timing when babies might arrive lands me in the heart of winter. It sounds as though glass / screen combo is the way to go for the little ones. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Texas Ranger]

I would recommend All screen for adults. And glass, glass/screen mix or tote type inclosers for hatchlings. JMO

 

[sandrachameleon]

I keep my adult chameleons in all screen enclosures. I have heard both regarding neonates & babies; Glass & Screen. What is the general consensus regarding the proper enclosure for these young ones? Thanks!

I find solid walled enclosures with low vents and fine screen tops work best for babies, primarily because they retain humidity and very small prey the best
I'm fond of the exto-terra glass cages with the double front opening doors.

 

[Chameleons Canada]

I raise mine on exo-terra all glass terrarium (the one with double doors at the front) I have a detailed description on my blog about raising babies if you are interested.

 

[Creature13]

I raise mine on exo-terra all glass terrarium (the one with double doors at the front) I have a detailed description on my blog about raising babies if you are interested.

I am interested. What is the URL of your blog?

 

[pantherlover]

As said, it depends on the climate of your home or where you live. If the humidity in your house is low and its a bit on the chillier side, Id consider glass or screen with shower curtains draped around. With that being said, to each is own. Currently I am using the same enclosures as Sandrachameleon for my hatchlings and everything seems to be working out great. How young are you talking?