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    New milestone, need advice now :)

    So last night, Ivy ( my 3-month old veiled ) ate 4 crickets from my fingers . I've had her since Sunday , my question now is, how can I start earning her trust handling wise? I had my hand near her for 10 mins so she can climb but just stared, she wasn't turning dark or hissing/biting like she...
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    Of course, first day she ate 15-20 crickets and now shes gone through about 30 in the past 2 days, as well as about 10-15 waxworms. How are other ways to get her use to me? like to earn her trust, Also should i consider putting some real plants in there as well? prefferably before she gets...
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    so any digital thermo basically?? and ok, i just wanted to eleminate any of the possibilities. Other then that though shes doing amazing, sunday she let us hold her, monday she was getting use to her new home, then yesterday she crawled on me for a little bit, not leaving my hand. Shes...
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    well im going to petco this afternoon to buy some stuff, ill be able to find the temp out by tonight. as for the reflection, should i put paper on that side that she chills on? to avoid the reflection
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    i don't know it off of the top of my head, but the lamp sits about 6" away from her directly. can it also be her reflection in the glass thats making her nervous because of her being territorial?? Also, i havent seen her drink yet, but my girlfriend has, she said she does it 2-3 times...
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    ohh ok, the lady i got her from told me to have it on at night. Whats the purpose of the black light then?? and can i have the basking and uvb on at the same time for 12 hours then 12 off?? or do i have to switch basking then uvb every 6 hours?? also when basking Ivy turns dark at...
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    Can i use a blacklight ( 75 watt ) at night for heating? then uvb from 7-8am-3-5pm then the basking till 12am?? im trying to think of a cycle to use lighting wise, im going out after work today to buy another light fixture so i can use the uvb and basking at the same time.
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    is Ivy's enclosure good for right now though?? Also how often should i have the basking light and uvb light on??
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    First time chameleon owner ( new to forum )

    Hey everyone, This is my first chameleon named Ivy, me and my girlfriend purchased her for $60 at a flea market on sunday. She is a 3-month old veiled chameleon. My friend let me borrow her exo terra terrarium which is all glass with the opening front doors, a mesh top to allow airflow and for...
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