what do you think about this small FR

system92 · Nov 26, 2011

hey guys, I just putted together some plants i had in my patio and improvised a FR
Thermometer its about 60 F (its 8:00 and my house doesn't gets sunlight till like 10 am because of the neighbors ) I hope it gets up later.
Mara seems to be really comfortable in her new home
what do you think?

EvilLost · Dec 13, 2011

judging from the size of that lamp, it seems a little small overall...unless your cham is quite young (but if so, expect her to outgrow it pretty fast).

you should realize that with a free range, unlike a cage, you can not simply make it smaller and still expect them to stay within its confines. honestly the only real test is to *strictly* monitor them the first week or so, and if they are wandering away from their free-range, then it is most likely too small for them.

Needless to say, it will need to grow as they grow....and assuming you have a relatively young cham, get ready for those growth bursts sooner than you think

(suggestion: go up not out)

EDIT: I'm not sure what that little tiny plant is on the ground, but I don't imagine it will serve much purpose (as far as your cham is concerned). also, in my experiences, they love to climb onto the lights and THEY CANNOT TELL THAT THEY ARE BURNING THEMSELVES. From your third picture I would be very concerned about her climbing down to the ground, over to the cord of the light, and back up to the light, burning herself (esp if she's younger the damage can be more severe)

carol5208 · Dec 13, 2011

how old is your chameleon?

jannb · Dec 13, 2011

I agree with everything that Evil said above. Chams like to be up high and will find something to crawl up to get higher. You need a very tall plant or tree and if the cham is left unattended a cham proof room.