Can't get my set up just right. Any thoughts?

[SamanthaElle]

I have a glass terrarium for my 2 week old.

It keeps the humidity extremely stable, which is great.. But my problem is with the balance between misting and humidity in his environment.

I need to be watering him more....but the terrarium doesn't dry and and stays at 70+ humidity constantly because I live in Florida and its constantly humid.

Should I get my 2 week old a viv? Isn't that a bit young?

I am in a pickle. hahaha

 

[gerhartrx]

Hey there! Welome to the forums!!! Try filling this out and include a picture of the terrarium.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

If you answer the questions this could help us to understand the whole picture. Thanks.

 

[SamanthaElle]

I can't get to my camera right now, and I dont have much time before the store closes but I might be able to later.

I'm probably just going to bite the bullet and get a viv.

Florida is constantly 80% humidity...so thats probably the problem....

Anything I should consider when purchasing a viv for just a young cham?


Thanks for your help!

 

[gerhartrx]

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I can't get to my camera right now, and I dont have much time before the store closes but I might be able to later.

I'm probably just going to bite the bullet and get a viv.

Florida is constantly 80% humidity...so thats probably the problem....

Anything I should consider when purchasing a viv for just a young cham?


Thanks for your help!

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/gerhartrx/486-if-you-starting-out-need-some-suggestions.html

This gives you a ton of suggestions and a good company to look at. They have packages that might help or you can buy a la cart.

 

[gerhartrx]

The humidity probably is your problem. Glass vivs are hard to regulate sometimes. You will find most senior members will shy away from them. Not that they are bad just experiences.

 

[SamanthaElle]

Thanks Everyone

I just wanted to make sure that at 2 weeks, a baby can move into a viv.

From what I read, neonates are housed in glass or plastic.

He doesn't seem to like it too much.

 

[SageZA]

I would suggest keeping the Juv in the tub for a few more weeks. So you can monitor feeding and water.

 

[fluxlizard]

What species?

Do you have a heat light over the tank? That should help dry things out a bit.

You don't need a heavy mist- just a very light coating over your tank walls and leaves every few hours.

You do need to solve the problem- constant dampness can cause your chameleon to go downhill after a while at this age...