what to look out for (new cham)
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chameleonneeds
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Females they can have an enclosure a bit smaller than what males have but bigger is always better.
I think Veileds have their own individual attitude, majority of people say Veileds are an aggressive species, but some can be very nice an willing to be held by you others do not want you to even look at them.
My female was nice from baby to adult but when I changed her into a new cage she has been very moody and aggressive ever since.
My other female is shy and my male is nice but when you suprise him he will get mad, but not bite or anything like that.
Females do have different care to what males have and are harder than males, so you should rather get a male.
Healthy should have no bones sticking out wierdly in the head (dehydration symtom).
Should hav every round non-sunken eyes.
Not sleeping during the day or when lights are on.
Eyes should be open.
Should always be alert, feeding well and drinking well.
oh okay thanks 
well is it okay if i temporarily put the baby veiled into a galss tank which has 3 sides covered so only the front is showing?
there will be a screened mesh ontop for airflow..
because its my birthday soon my friends should be able to give me money to buy a screened cage
thanks
well is it okay if i temporarily put the baby veiled into a galss tank which has 3 sides covered so only the front is showing?
there will be a screened mesh ontop for airflow..
because its my birthday soon my friends should be able to give me money to buy a screened cage
thanks
chameleonneeds
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Well only for a while but dont leave it to long, I lost my young Veiled because of a glass cage within about 2 months after I had him in it.
The glass cage was very stressing and he stopped eating and drinking and kept his eyes closed.
So get the screen cage ASAP.
Or maybe wait till you have the screen cage then buy the cham.
The glass cage was very stressing and he stopped eating and drinking and kept his eyes closed.
So get the screen cage ASAP.
Or maybe wait till you have the screen cage then buy the cham.
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Brad Ramsey
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As long as you have a good UVB light on the animal (Repti-Sun 5.0).
UVB light must be maintained for the animal's entire life but the first year is crucial!
Here is just about everything I have to say concerning veiled chameleons:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
-Brad
UVB light must be maintained for the animal's entire life but the first year is crucial!
Here is just about everything I have to say concerning veiled chameleons:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
-Brad
oh right..
hmmm im still thinking if i should get the veiled..
i have a UVA/UVB bulb which is 50 watts and its pretty hot in my country (hongkong) but its kind of cold now
the thing is my lamp that i use
my dad always turns it off because he thinks it uses too much energy...
does it?
hmmm im still thinking if i should get the veiled..
i have a UVA/UVB bulb which is 50 watts and its pretty hot in my country (hongkong) but its kind of cold now
the thing is my lamp that i use
my dad always turns it off because he thinks it uses too much energy...
does it?
