Veiled chemelon

[Panther678]

So you all know I was deciding between which chemelon I should get and I have decided to go for a veiled chemelon as they are a lot more available and easily found than Panthers or Jacksons. I am also aware they are a lot hardier than the 2 spieves so a better choice for me as I'm a beginner reptile owner. I have a question about humidity. Some places say high 80s other say it should be 30 to 40 so my question is what's the best humidity for these guys. Thanks.

 

[MissSkittles]

Ideal humidity is between 30-50% during the day. At night when the temps drop and it’s cool, humidity can spike up to 100%.

 

[MissSkittles]

Have you checked this out yet? https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
Tons of great info there.

 

[Panther678]

Have you checked this out yet? https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/
Tons of great info there.

Yep I have been through that thankyou

 

[Panther678]

That one with black eyes looks like an alien so cool. Also sorry I keep asking questions but I heard that need live plants because they tend to eat it which one is the one that if broken realises irritating sap.

 

[MissSkittles]

That one with black eyes looks like an alien so cool. Also sorry I keep asking questions but I heard that need live plants because they tend to eat it which one is the one that if broken realises irritating sap.

I think you may be talking about ficus benjamina, also known as weeping fig.

 

[Panther678]

I think you may be talking about ficus benjamina, also known as weeping fig.

Ok I think I will avoid that one.

 

[MissSkittles]

Here’s the safe plant list. Many keepers use weeping fig...just don’t cut or break any branches with your cham around it. https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/

 

[Panther678]

Here’s the safe plant list. Many keepers use weeping fig...just don’t cut or break any branches with your cham around it. https://chameleonacademy.com/plants/

But what if the cham decides to chew the brach

 

[MissSkittles]

But what if the cham decides to chew the brach

Veiled don’t chew on branches...at least mine don’t. They do nibble leaves though.I’ve looked high & low and haven’t been able to find a weeping fig, so use other plants like schefflera, dracaena and hibiscus. Those do need a plant light though...especially the hibiscus.

 

[Panther678]

Ideal humidity is between 30-50% during the day. At night when the temps drop and it’s cool, humidity can spike up to 100%.

Quick question how does one keep the humidity 100% at night.

 

[PetNcs]

Quick question how does one keep the humidity 100% at night.

With the use of a fogger