aqualungs
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First, I am glad I found this site! I have been learning and researching a lot. I have experience with other reptiles, but have always wanted a chameleon. My favorite was my Dessert Iguana, Stimpy, who became egg bound and passed away back in my high school years. She was very sweet and personable, and loved to be around people. I also did saltwater reef tanks for a while, so I feel this brings me to a nice happy medium between the two.
I am torn on what to get, but I do know it will be a male. I am also unsure what age to look for? Any breeders are welcome to send me a reply!! I will not buy from any pet shops around here..
Veiled - Pros - Omnivorous & cost. Vibrant colors. Cons - May be the most temperamental.
Panther - pros - BEAUTIFUL. More docile. Cons - $$$$
Jacksons - pros - My favorite and that's probably due to looks. Cost. Cons - Mostly wild caught. Humidity/Temp sensitive.
In the meantime while I research more and weigh my options, I am starting my shopping list and setup. I want to get the fauna growing, check temps, and see what I can do with the humidity. I think that will be the main deciding factor, because I am leaning mostly towards a Jacksons. I know they are more difficult, but if I can provide their needs humidity wise, then that is where I would like to head.
Starter cage
-Reptibreeze 16 x 16 x 30 vs 18 x 18 x 36 (Planning on building or upgrading later.)
-ZooMed Repitsun 15" T5HO 5.0 / 50-60 watt dome bask light
-Cork Background/Vines/Ficus, Pothos, and other natural plants.
-Little Dripper
-Cool Mist Humidifier DIY with Tube and PVC spray bar and timer.
I live in NE Ohio and we have AC. The house basically stays 71-74 all year round. I use a dehumidifier in the basement, its at 30% now being winter, and gets 45-50% in the summer. I work from home in a very quiet environment and my office stays very cool at the north end of the house about 70-72. I also have doors to close off my office to keep my 3 daschunds and cat from entering the room if necessary. I think my office would be a great place for my viewing pleasure as well as keeping him socialized. I plan on having plants in the room when/if decides wants to leave his cage.
I will use a Cool Mist with a DIY PVC spray bar and timer to dump a mist over one side of the top of the cage. the other side will have the T5 and basking light. Between this, a little dripper, and misting the cage, I think this setup will work well... I read to start in a smaller cage and then go bigger. I plan on getting a bigger setup later. We eat a lot of fruits and vegetables in this house and they are always available, so I definitely plan to raise a few different species of food. I am researching which types are easy, can be raised in compact settings, and ones that do not to stink too bad, lol.
So here I am, any suggestions would be awesome!
-Marty
I am torn on what to get, but I do know it will be a male. I am also unsure what age to look for? Any breeders are welcome to send me a reply!! I will not buy from any pet shops around here..
Veiled - Pros - Omnivorous & cost. Vibrant colors. Cons - May be the most temperamental.
Panther - pros - BEAUTIFUL. More docile. Cons - $$$$
Jacksons - pros - My favorite and that's probably due to looks. Cost. Cons - Mostly wild caught. Humidity/Temp sensitive.
In the meantime while I research more and weigh my options, I am starting my shopping list and setup. I want to get the fauna growing, check temps, and see what I can do with the humidity. I think that will be the main deciding factor, because I am leaning mostly towards a Jacksons. I know they are more difficult, but if I can provide their needs humidity wise, then that is where I would like to head.
Starter cage
-Reptibreeze 16 x 16 x 30 vs 18 x 18 x 36 (Planning on building or upgrading later.)
-ZooMed Repitsun 15" T5HO 5.0 / 50-60 watt dome bask light
-Cork Background/Vines/Ficus, Pothos, and other natural plants.
-Little Dripper
-Cool Mist Humidifier DIY with Tube and PVC spray bar and timer.
I live in NE Ohio and we have AC. The house basically stays 71-74 all year round. I use a dehumidifier in the basement, its at 30% now being winter, and gets 45-50% in the summer. I work from home in a very quiet environment and my office stays very cool at the north end of the house about 70-72. I also have doors to close off my office to keep my 3 daschunds and cat from entering the room if necessary. I think my office would be a great place for my viewing pleasure as well as keeping him socialized. I plan on having plants in the room when/if decides wants to leave his cage.
I will use a Cool Mist with a DIY PVC spray bar and timer to dump a mist over one side of the top of the cage. the other side will have the T5 and basking light. Between this, a little dripper, and misting the cage, I think this setup will work well... I read to start in a smaller cage and then go bigger. I plan on getting a bigger setup later. We eat a lot of fruits and vegetables in this house and they are always available, so I definitely plan to raise a few different species of food. I am researching which types are easy, can be raised in compact settings, and ones that do not to stink too bad, lol.
So here I am, any suggestions would be awesome!
-Marty
