Thinking of getting this little guy

[jackandrocco]

Hi I am new here, I am thinking of getting this little veiled chameleon from my local petsmart and I am wondering if some people on here could just double check my information I have cuz I’m not sure if it would differ for a younger chameleon

Basking temp-85 for males 80 for females
Daytime temp-72-80
Nighttime temp55-65
Daytime humidity-40 to 50%
Nighttime humidity-70 to 100%
And I know you should mist in the morning and night and possible a fogger during the night

I have a list of all my products as well
Xlreptibreeze
I am not sure on the Uber light yet but I know I need a high output t5 6% bulb just not sure what fixture/housing to get
50 watt halogen heat lamp with the mini zoo med dome
An outlet timer for lights
Mister
Hygrometer
And then repticalcium without d3 every feeding and reptivite with d3 twice a month

I attached a picture of the little dude I’m not 100% on if I’m gonna pick him up yet but I really wanna save him from the petsmart little cage and am willing to commit to the responsibility

Again my one question right now is that does any of the care information change due to this guys small size and is there anything wrong or that I should change about the products I would buy

Thanks

 

[Beman]

Hi there, welcome to the forum. See my feedback in red bold.


Hi I am new here, I am thinking of getting this little veiled chameleon from my local petsmart and I am wondering if some people on here could just double check my information I have cuz I’m not sure if it would differ for a younger chameleon

Basking temp-85 for males 80 for females. 80 max for young chams like this.would need to watch for screen climbing as well since it is common for babies to do if they are screen climbing you need to raise up the heat fixture and the UVB. Can give info for that if it happens.
Daytime temp-72-80 Daytime ambient levels would be low 70's. Only hotter spot you want reaching 80 is the basking area where the heat lamp is.
Nighttime temp55-65. I would be careful letting it get below 60 for a baby... They can have issues warming back up.
Daytime humidity-40 to 50% Sweet spot for a veiled is 35-40% daytime... I would not let it get over 50%.
Nighttime humidity-70 to 100%. This is good as long as you have air circulation with the cold temps.
And I know you should mist in the morning and night and possible a fogger during the night.. Mistking auto mister is highly recommended. Yes misting in the morning right after they are up and then a few hours before they bed down. Yes, fogger at night only with cold temps and air circulation.

I have a list of all my products as well
Xlreptibreeze
I am not sure on the Uber light yet but I know I need a high output t5 6% bulb just not sure what fixture/housing to get Either a reptisun T5HO fixture with a 5.0 bulb 24 inch or an arcadia ProT5 with a 6% bulb 24 inch.
50 watt halogen heat lamp with the mini zoo med dome
An outlet timer for lights
Mister
Hygrometer
And then repticalcium without d3 every feeding and reptivite with d3 twice a month. Correct. Lightly dusted.

I attached a picture of the little dude I’m not 100% on if I’m gonna pick him up yet but I really wanna save him from the petsmart little cage and am willing to commit to the responsibility

Again my one question right now is that does any of the care information change due to this guys small size and is there anything wrong or that I should change about the products I would buy

Thanks

Mainly just temps change based on age. This is a good site to learn how to set everything up properly. Avoid jungle vines the coating flakes off. Flukers vines work well or real branches. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

I can not confirm gender for you without seeing the backs of the back feet to check for tarsal spurs.