Veiled Chameleon, Terrarium Flooring?

[NewOwner]

What should i put, we have a screen terrarium with a plywood floor, we have been putting just coconut husk at the bottom, not sure on what we should put.. Any Tips?



Btw Yoshi is my 4 month old male veiled. I am 15 and this is my first Little guy So i can use as much help as anyone is offering Thanks!

 

[RachelRiot]

I would put some paper towels. It soaks up the moisture and replace them with dry ones each day. I would refrain from using any kind of husk or anything like that because they can eat it.

 

[NewOwner]

The Chameleons of Madagascar DVD <-- Where can i find that, or order it? Does anyone know... Ive been lookin it up, sounds like a good movie!

 

[NewOwner]

Thanks, Just paper towel? Wont He Eat that Too..?

 

[Kays04]

No substrate seems to be the general consensus around here.

 

[rachelk]

i use this fake grass/carpet stuff, its flat and comes in green/brown/grey, you can find at petsmart or a petstore, it holds in moisture very well and it's washable, it's also non toxic too. it's made for reptiles.

 

[Travdee22]

rachelk i use this fake grass/carpet stuff, its flat and comes in green/brown/grey, you can find at petsmart or a petstore, it holds in moisture very well and it's washable, it's also non toxic too. it's made for reptiles.

I use that same stuff. It also helps with humidity! Works great, and it looks nice!

 

[BocaJan]

They don't eat paper towels. It is best to not put anything on the bottom of your cage, however yours is plywood - not a real good choice for a cage that gets as wet as a chameleons. If you could cover it with a plastic something it would be better. Those of us who have chameleon cages with a water repellant bottom use nothing or some sheets of paper towels to help soak up the water and to pick up poop.