smelly chameleon cage
- Thread starter ethan99
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Can you fill out the info on your cage in this questionnaire and then describe your drainage maybe.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
How often do you clean it. Pictures of you cage would help also.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
How often do you clean it. Pictures of you cage would help also.
AbooLovesYOU
New Member
I clean my cage with a spray called Healthy Habitat. It's not too expensive you can find it with ease online. I have been using it for around a year and it removes the odors and is safe for my cham! If you have a lot of fecal deposits or dead bugs in the soil of your live plants that might be contributing to the smell as well, however they should decompose into the soil.
coldbloodedAL
Avid Member
Foul smells are typically related to the feces, and usually is a sign of parasites.... I would strongly suggest getting a fecal done.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Rot and mold growing in overwatered plant potting soil and dead feeders the cham has missed add to the smell. Your cage shouldn't smell really. You should be picking poop out of the cage at least once a week if not more. If your cham tends to poop while perched in a plant the fecal matter can build up on the soil surface where it will decompose. If you notice the smell just occasionally and then find a really fresh poop definitely check for parasites.
ethan99
New Member
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, male, 5 months. I have had him for about 2 months.
Handling - I handle him about once every other day.
Feeding - I feed him 7-8 crickets a day.
Watering - I mist him with warm water about 3-4 times a day. I have a dipper and I see him drink sometimes.
Fecal Description - Never been tested for parasites.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Screen cage all around. 3 feet tall.
Lighting - I have an elevated heat light and another light, not sure what kind.
Temperature - Guessing about room temp.
Humidity - 50-70 humidity. (100-very humid, 1-very dry)
Plants - 1 real umbrella plant, 1 fake vine, 1 fake stick.
Placement - In my small bedroom with no vents.
Location - In Washington State.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, male, 5 months. I have had him for about 2 months.
Handling - I handle him about once every other day.
Feeding - I feed him 7-8 crickets a day.
Watering - I mist him with warm water about 3-4 times a day. I have a dipper and I see him drink sometimes.
Fecal Description - Never been tested for parasites.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Screen cage all around. 3 feet tall.
Lighting - I have an elevated heat light and another light, not sure what kind.
Temperature - Guessing about room temp.
Humidity - 50-70 humidity. (100-very humid, 1-very dry)
Plants - 1 real umbrella plant, 1 fake vine, 1 fake stick.
Placement - In my small bedroom with no vents.
Location - In Washington State.
