Congrats on your first chameleon! I'm a home body so I usually hand feed my Chameleon fruits/veggies since he's not to personable. Feeding is one of the few interactions I get to enjoy where he doesn't mind my hand in his face! As for the dripper, it really depends on your set up but it can't do...
I used 5.0 Compacts without any issues. Many people I spoke with have told me if I want to use 10.0, i should use a tube light. I've stuck with 5.0 compacts and haven't had any issues. I use bulbs by exoterra.
From my experience, veils can lay a batch way before a year, I had one drop a batch at 7 months. Usually they display some different color though. But she does look a little lumpy! See pics for colors.