Can I put two cages next to each other?

[MNChams]

I'm new to owning Chameleons. I know they are territorial and stress easily and I want to avoid making a mistake. I want to put two Panther Chameleons in separate cages right next to each other. Can I do this or will they stress each other out? Do I need a divider between them so they can't see each other? If it's okay for them to see each other, is there a minimum spacing I should have between cages?

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

Yes if your goign to have 2 cages next 2 one another put a divider like cardboard anything they wont see each other through because they will get very stressed. Hope this helps you By the way Welcome to the forums

 

[Gluuvan]

If they are going to be close they should have a divider between the cages. Allows for less stress on the animals. Even a pillow case or a piece of fabric will work. Good luck with your new ones. Let us know how everything goes.

 

[MNChams]

Thank you, I'm glad I asked. I am using an automatic misting system so I wanted the cages close to mist both cages. I will use a sheet of black plastic between the cages.

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

Glad we can help you

 

[tkilgour]

Yeah I just put up a piece of 2 sided tropical fish aquarium paper up between 2 cages. It works great, they cant see each other and it adds to the decor.

 

[MNChams]

Now that's a great idea! I'm going to stop at the pet store and get a sheet of that tomorrow. I'll just make sure there are no chameleons pictured on it!! lol

 

[tkilgour]

Try it out, I think you will love it.

 

[chameleonman57]

A piece of thin wood between the cages is good.

 

[laurie]

A piece of thin wood between the cages is good.

The problem with wood is it doesn't stand up to the water and humidity of cham cages. Unless you cover it with contact paper.