evaluate my setup

[Krowbar N' Slide]

Just looking for feedback from you guys on my new setups for my veiled's, I'm using 100w incandescent bulbs and 5.0 uvb's in each 24x24x48 cage, I keep the humidifier running constantly keeping them around 60-70% humidity and around 85-90F at the basking spots in both cages with live pothos in each.

Any constructive feedback would be great, I wanna make my lil guy and gal as happy as I can.

 

[JaguarShark]

In general, looks really good to me. Perhaps a little leafier on the right side one, and a couple more branches in the left.
Your female is going to be happier if she can't be seen by the male when he gets to 'that age' so something between the enclosures to block view would be better. Probably would help keep him less frustrated too .
They look young enough that it probably doesn't bother them right now, but it will probably stress them a bit soon.

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

The cage on the right has black plastic on the side of it to keep them from being able to see each other, also this picture was taken before I completely finished putting in all the foliage in lol, good catch

 

[opheliaeatsbugs]

Looks great! I agree, more foliage - someone posted (sorry I can't remember who) that it shouldn't be too easy to find them. Which is a bummer because what's the point if I can't watch them all day, right? :lol:

This is what my enclosure looks like now and I got the comment that I need more, so I'll get more tomorrow I also have read that running the humidifier all day isn't necessary - veiled chams don't need as high of humidity as other chams. I think the basking might be alittle hot - you might want to check out the Care Sheet if you haven't already https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/

Are you going to breed them?

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

I use the humidifier constantly for 2 reasons really, first to keep their cages humidity up, but also for watering purposes. Some of the fog ends up collecting on the cage and falls like rain onto some foliage that I placed somewhat strategically to catch and divert the excess to the potted plants. I only have to refill/clean the humidifier once a week so it's not too bad the way I've been doing it.

And yes, I do plan on breeding them in the future. I figure if I'm going to have to go through all the trouble that a female will provide with eggs I might as well get some free babies out of the deal lol.

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

Btw I love your setup, what type of plant is that?

 

[Peachypink]

I use the humidifier constantly for 2 reasons really, first to keep their cages humidity up, but also for watering purposes. Some of the fog ends up collecting on the cage and falls like rain onto some foliage that I placed somewhat strategically to catch and divert the excess to the potted plants. I only have to refill/clean the humidifier once a week so it's not too bad the way I've been doing it.

And yes, I do plan on breeding them in the future. I figure if I'm going to have to go through all the trouble that a female will provide with eggs I might as well get some free babies out of the deal lol.

It is a good idea though to let the cages dry out a couple of times a day. Too much moisture can cause a respiratory infection. I like the idea of the way you have it set up and having it fall like rain but really a 4-5 times a day for 5-10 minutes should do it and give the cage the chance to dry out.

 

[opheliaeatsbugs]

Btw I love your setup, what type of plant is that?

Thx I have 2 pothos and the rest are fake vines - 1 I bought and the other 2 came with the cage. I am going to find something else (real) tomorrow AND put in a laying bin! Can't wait to see babies!

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

You think totally dry would be ok? I have the air conditioner set at 69 all the time in here and I'd hate for them to be too dry

 

[Andee]

I agree a humidifier on constantly is unnecessary. In fact with veileds they do better with a good misting system set at good times and then if you feel like you need to run a humidifier do it for a couple short sessions. You didn't mention anything about misting?Do you mist them? It's important to have regular prolonged misting sessions for eye health.

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

I use a spray bottle on occasion but I only use it maybe 3 times a week, and I usually just spray down the whole cage from the top. Nothing prolonged really

 

[Krowbar N' Slide]

I'm afraid if I set up a misting system that I'll end up flooding their cages lol

 

[Andee]

Search the word "drainage" on the forums. Trust me you will find your answer

 

[opheliaeatsbugs]

I'm afraid if I set up a misting system that I'll end up flooding their cages lol

This is my current challenge, too, but it's part of their care so what else can ya do? I have a Monsoon rainfall system but the longest it cycles is 2 mins, so it was suggested to me that I use a timer and set it to run automatically 3x a day for 3-5 mins. The drainage will be a challenge in my space, but if I can't figure it out - I'll just move her to a different space where I will have more room.

It's difficult to see lower than your enclosures in your pic, but it looks like you'll have an easier time putting in a drainage option than I will - good luck!