Chameleon Getting Stir Crazy

[LeonsPalace]

I have a veiled chameleon who I believe is almost a year old. Lately he has been circling the cage and bolting out whenever I open it. Is this a sign that he is getting too big for the cage or something else?

 

[ReptiGeek]

Yes that is generally a sign that he is ready to move on up to a bigger enclosure. At a year old most chameleon owners would recommend a 24x24x48" enclosure.

 

[LeonsPalace]

Thanks for the reply!

 

[pigglett79]

Yeah, they do like more space. My boys come out to their free ranges every afternoon and go back in their cages int he morning. Right after their 1pm misting they are scratching to get out. They love space to roam.

 

[LeonsPalace]

What do your free ranges look like? My chameleon wants to crawl everywhere and I have no where safe for him.