substrate yes or no and what to use

[Hollywhyte]

I have read yes and no to putting substrate in bottom of enclosure I am a new chameleon owner and was wondering what other ppl take is on this at the moment I do have plantation soil at bottom

 

[Randall-the-Chameleon]

Most people say no so substrate because it is harder to clean etc. but you could do a bio active enclosure. I personally have substrate because it looks a lot nicer than paper towels and hides poo better if I don't get to cleaning the cage for a little while. I am thinking about making it bio active. Just make sure that you have some sort of drainage if the bottom gets to wet.

 

[Hollywhyte]

Ok thanks I have live plants in the bottom as well but I have left the in pots

 

[Link]

I find it's all up to you. don't use any kind of chips wood any of that just in case. It is prettier if you want a substrate I would just go with peat moss and just put them on the bottom if you wanted to look good.

 

[Jabooh1]

How do you clean the moss or substrate?

 

[Hollywhyte]

I find it's all up to you. don't use any kind of chips wood any of that just in case. It is prettier if you want a substrate I would just go with peat moss and just put them on the bottom if you wanted to look good.

This is his home at the moment he will be getting a screen enclosure next week

 

[Hollywhyte]

How do you clean the moss or substrate?

I have been doing spot cleaning so far and the hole tank at end of week

 

[Link]

This is his home at the moment he will be getting a screen enclosure next week

I'm sure he'll enjoy a bigger enclosure good-looking guy