Thats definitely a custom built enclosure, doesn't look like there is any particle board on there, do you know what kind of wood it is? Certain woods handle water alot better then others, its stained already so the wood is somewhat waterproof, with proper positioning of a single spray nozzle...
yeah thats a good start, but if hes displaying any signs of stress then i would leave the door closed as it will make him feel more secure, you will know pretty quickly, and just make sure you watch him closely with the door open, only takes a split second for them to disappear :p
generally, darker color means stress/unhappy/something needs changing, and bright colors mean happy...generally. it varies from cham to cham and sometimes even the happiest cham will be a darker color, thats where your 6th chameleon sense comes in. When they sleep they usually change shades of...
Just pay close attention him. Chams surprisingly have a wide range of personalities. Learn to recognize and understand the signs of stress and happiness, lots of stuff on here and youtube. The more you accustom him to yourself and the people around you, the happier he will be. After the initial...
have you ever been stuck on the side of the road in a broken down vehicle when its -20 outside? yeah it happens and more frequently then you would think. better to be prepared with something proper and not a brown paper bag coffin for my chameleon. although if you live somewhere warm this isnt...
apparently people on here don't understand what winter is in other places, it regularly dips down to -40F here in our winter months, i dont care what anyone thinks anything below 50f is not good for chams, they have no insulation and will instantly be frozen if not taken care of.
If i were...
chameleons are a lot like dogs when it comes to dominance and aggression, when i first got mine he didnt like when i would have to move him or be near his cage. it took maybe a week of taking him out (always go slowly and from underneath him) and letting him hang out with me, climb on my hands...
yeah then he definitely isn't digging his enclosure. if hes getting more colorful when hes out then hes happy being out of it, hes just not superbright because he isnt that old yet. mine is always that yellowish/white/red color you see when he sleeps, thats his content color ive determined...
i agree a picture would help, but is it just his eyes? ive seen my panther have some pretty crazy patterning and coloration around his eyes a few times, it wasnt anything to worry about though.
i truely think too hot is worse then just warm. you have to think that growing up in the wild they are not guaranteed x degrees of temp everyday, sometimes they go through cold spells, sometimes it rains for weeks and its cold. the only thing you need to be absolutely sure of is that he has a...
I think most of the issue is related to how they are kept. ever since ive had my cham hes always been socialized, hes in the living room, he likes coming out of his cage even if its just to hang off the window blinds and watch everyone. hes fed with people present, he likes being out in public...
The seasons are changing, you said its getting colder where you live? no doubt getting darker earlier too, hes just getting ready for winter. hes probably up an hour earlier aswell
check out facebook for any breeders in your area, even if they only breed snakes or other reptiles they usually know or have friends who can find you chams. Be very certain of what your ordering online, its easy to tell who the fly by night breeders are. Kijiji is also worth checking out but no...
believe me, chams are not stupid, they understand when the door is open vs when its closed, when they feel safe and secure somewhere they will stay in one spot if the temps are just right.
im not saying they will NEVER move around, but on a normal day he isnt looking for food or water, he...