Enclosure Advice for Novice

[RudyOG99]

I am going to be a first time chameleon owner and before I purchase my baby veiled chameleon I need to by an enclosure. But there seems to be so many enclosures out there, and I just don't know where to begin. Between Zoomed, LLLReptile, Dragon Strand, Chameleon Cantina, and all other options, I just don't know where to start looking.
I'd prefer the enclosure to come with all the necessary materials, eg basking light, UVB light and bulb, automatic mister, thermostat, and all other items. Also I would like to know if its bad to buy a 2x2x4 cage instead of buying a cage as my chameleon grows.
It would also be very helpful if someone could recommend good products to buy that are also affordable.
Ps. I plan on breeding so information on that topic would be helpful.

 

[RudyOG99]

Btw I'm kind of leaning towards the dragon strand and something similar to the chameleon cantina.

 

[Extensionofgreen]

The chameleon cantina is a no go. It is far from adequate for chameleons. For an all inclusive cage set-up, check out Flchams.com. Be prepared to invest some $$$ to properly set up for your new cham.

 

[trickedoutbiker]

I'd prefer the enclosure to come with all the necessary materials, eg basking light, UVB light and bulb, automatic mister, thermostat, and all other items.

No cage is going to come with EVERYTHING you need. What you need to do, is get a notebook and make a list of everything you need. Then, go to a few different sites and/or stores and price match anything you want to buy so you get the best deal. That's the easiest way to get it all and make sure you aren't forgetting anything. Then you can have prices and everything wrote down so you know what you will be spending.

Be prepared to invest some $$$ to properly set up for your new cham.

Put it best. They are very expensive to get everything up and going.

 

[pgr7]

Here you go,this should prove helpful to you. At least a good visual reference for what ya will need and a checklist of sorts
https://www.canvaschameleons.com/product/panther-series-adult-male-package/

 

[Extensionofgreen]

Fl chams has a pretty complete package, depending on your working knowledge of the chameleon species, it's needs, and familiarity of the various bulbs, and other equipment. He offers mist systems, proper bulbs, and 85-90% of what you need for a satisfactory set-up. Take a look around at other chameleon enclosures, set up by experienced people ( the enclosure picture thread requires a bowl of popcorn and a drool bib ), then compare that to what comes included in the Flchams kit. If you have questions about a specific item or kit, post the link and ask away.