When to get a bigger enclosure?
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lovelychams
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What type of chameleon do you have?
lovelychams
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Ooops..sorry, missed the veiled part. 
I found this under the the care resources link...
In general when housing chameleons, bigger is better. Veiled chameleons are highly territorial and easily stressed by the presence of other chameleons, even of their own species. Two or more veiled chameleons should never be kept in the same cage. Cages should be furnished with many plants and climbing branches to provide opportunities for exercise and plenty of places for hiding. Substrate (mulch, soil, etc.) should not be used in chameleon cages. See Chameleon Enclosures for more information.
screen cage (length x width x height):
juveniles/sub-adults : 16x16x30" (40x40x76cm)
adult female minimum: 18x18x36" (45x45x90cm)
adult male minimum: 24x24x48" (60x60x120cm)
I found this under the the care resources link...
In general when housing chameleons, bigger is better. Veiled chameleons are highly territorial and easily stressed by the presence of other chameleons, even of their own species. Two or more veiled chameleons should never be kept in the same cage. Cages should be furnished with many plants and climbing branches to provide opportunities for exercise and plenty of places for hiding. Substrate (mulch, soil, etc.) should not be used in chameleon cages. See Chameleon Enclosures for more information.
screen cage (length x width x height):
juveniles/sub-adults : 16x16x30" (40x40x76cm)
adult female minimum: 18x18x36" (45x45x90cm)
adult male minimum: 24x24x48" (60x60x120cm)
FlChamMom
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For an adult veiled I would use 24x24x48 cage. I personally put young chameleons in that size cage early. My female was in a full-sized cage at 3 months old. I cup feed so that the young ones don't have to hunt food down in a big cage and make sure there are plenty of plants and vines. The way I look at it is in the wild they would live in a tree from birth so obviously they can handle the space. I would definitely start looking to upgrade at 4 months. Post pics of your little guy- I love veiled babies!
