Size?
- Thread starter nathang
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6 inches including tail?
Im geussing head to Vent. In which case about 5-7 months or so? maybe more?
i reccomend 24 x 24 x 48.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...een/-/24-x-24-x-48-inch-aluminum-screen-cage/
20 bucks off!
If it is 6 inches head to tail, your cage is fine. IMHO
6 inches including tail?
Im geussing head to Vent. In which case about 5-7 months or so? maybe more?
i reccomend 24 x 24 x 48.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...een/-/24-x-24-x-48-inch-aluminum-screen-cage/
20 bucks off!
If it is 6 inches head to tail, your cage is fine. IMHO
Brad Ramsey
Retired Moderator
In my opinion the enclosure is too large, even for an adult female.
The largest enclosure I have for a female veiled is 18x18x36.
I use a 16x17x30 for my other adult female.
It is my belief that the girls benefit from the security they feel in a smaller environment. Males need more space due to their size and desire to reign over a more impressive territory, which they patrol. I have not experienced a female veiled with any desires other than security, a warm basking perch and lots of food.
-Brad
The largest enclosure I have for a female veiled is 18x18x36.
I use a 16x17x30 for my other adult female.
It is my belief that the girls benefit from the security they feel in a smaller environment. Males need more space due to their size and desire to reign over a more impressive territory, which they patrol. I have not experienced a female veiled with any desires other than security, a warm basking perch and lots of food.
-Brad
Brad Ramsey
Retired Moderator
My reply is based on my personal experience and impressions of these animals. Other opinions are equally as valid and I know of keepers that have female veiled chameleons in larger enclosures than mine and the animals are fine.
No one is right or wrong with this one.
I am pretty sure of the fact that my girls are healthy and content, and I see no reason to change their situation. In fact in a larger habitat I have witnessed them acting, what would have to be described as, hyper vigilant. I believe that keepers who have reported that their female veiled loves her giant enclosure and explores every part of it, are actually witnessing her reacting to the anxiety of feeling exposed. It would be interesting to know how active they are in a natural environment. I suspect that they are content to remain within a pretty small radius. It would also be interesting to observe what kind of cover they seek.
-Brad
No one is right or wrong with this one.
I am pretty sure of the fact that my girls are healthy and content, and I see no reason to change their situation. In fact in a larger habitat I have witnessed them acting, what would have to be described as, hyper vigilant. I believe that keepers who have reported that their female veiled loves her giant enclosure and explores every part of it, are actually witnessing her reacting to the anxiety of feeling exposed. It would be interesting to know how active they are in a natural environment. I suspect that they are content to remain within a pretty small radius. It would also be interesting to observe what kind of cover they seek.
-Brad
