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I gotcha yeah I had to use a 100w mercury vapor bulb in the winter in order for the basking temp to be at 80-82 degrees last year. I lowered the basking perches as well 3 inches lower but I switch it out in the spring/summer so I have to see what is sustainable...
If you’re going to use that bamboo I would suggest sanding it with 40 grit sandpaper just so you insure the chameleon can grip and won’t slip on with its grip. On my new enclosures I started to put 1 inch in diameter bamboo to mount to the ledges then a one then one small cut piece to go across...
I’m putting a 3rd pothos plant in each and put the the rest of the branches and going to try my best to finish both enclosures. Took all the plant down to bare roots by washing like I normally do and replanting in natural organic soil. All I have after that is to finish the mist king setup it...
Well if it makes you feel any better I’ve spent over a month or more on 2 enclosures and still not done so I can relate. I’m also not familiar enough with that species of chameleon but here’s what I personally go for when it comes to husbandry. At a glance if all you see is plants and you...
Putting them out in a rainstorm helps a lot as well! Have you heard of cricket crack it’s a good gutload along with fresh greens. I know Nick Barta from full throttle feeders sells cricket crack.
Maybe a sprained tongue as all or slightly injured one be optimistic! It happens sometimes but it sounds like an early sign of Metabolic Bone Disease somewhat or . There’s also been cases where the chameleon has swallowed their tongue or gotten it entangled also. Do you change your uvb lights...