Finally Getting a Veiled Chameleon

[PhxKarma]

I am getting ready to build the enclosure, and soon after I will be getting a veiled chameleon.

I am posting to make sure I have everything I need and that I am doing everything right so far.

The enclosure I plan to built will be 36 X 42 X 18 (front X height X depth) would that be large enough for a male veiled chameleon? I am building it out of 8' 2x2 wood beams. Any recommendations for the door, I figured a few hinges and a latch, but would that be cricket proof? The enclosure is going on top of a rarley used dresser in our guest bedroom, the dresser itself if 48" high, so he will be up high in the room, without hitting the ceiling.

I bought a reptisun 5.0 bulb and fixture already. I was told I can juse use a basic lightbulb for the heat lamb right? I have a ceramic clamp style fixture.

I am unsure of what plant to use for the enclosure, I want to hang a small pothos inside possibly, or just let the vines hang in.

I have decided to buy one that is at least 4 months old to ensure he is healthy, don't want to go too young.

Any tips or advice?


Thanks!

 

[PhxKarma]

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[jojackson]

I was told I can juse use a basic lightbulb for the heat lamb right?

Yes thats fine. Buy a decent thermometer though, crucial peice of equipment.
Good luck and Welcome

 

[PhxKarma]

I have a digital therm, and a digital hydro guage from petsmart, these should work right?

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your first veiled! These blogs will be very helpful to you:

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ryan-jarosek/119-new-arrival-bringing-home.html

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/


A 36 tall cage will be fine for a four month old but late he will need a 48 tall.

 

[PhxKarma]

Should I just built it 48 to begin with then?

Also, would making it 36" wide be overkill?

 

[beeze]

If you get an older veiled (4 to 6 months) you could start with the 48 tall. The bigger the better except for babies. When you get ready to buy check out the classifieds at the top. Lots of members here have veileds for sale.

 

[PhxKarma]

I plan on getting one that is 3-4 months old, so how would that work?

I really like the blueish veiled at flchams right now, but color is not that important to me, I just want a veiled.

 

[jannb]

I plan on getting one that is 3-4 months old, so how would that work?

I really like the blueish veiled at flchams right now, but color is not that important to me, I just want a veiled.

I'm not sure where you are located but there's some beautiful veileds for sale here on the forums. I have 2 veileds myself and they are GREAT! Jann

https://www.chameleonforums.com/turqouise-juvi-veiled-chameleon-27616/#post254802

https://www.chameleonforums.com/11-month-male-veiled-27638/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/gorgeous-baby-veileds-27826/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/adult-male-veiled-27580/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/nip-tail-juvi-sunburst-27757/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/sunburst-baby-veileds-available-27752/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/baby-veileds-mixed-bloodlines-27707/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/baby-veileds-baltazar-xerxes-27666/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/kitty-agnes-oggie-green-27463/

 

[laurie]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Veiled are excellent first chams. I have veileds, in fact I have babies but they are a couple of months away from being ready. It sounds like you are getting a good start. You might consider a ficus tree, veileds will often nibble on the leaves, or an umbrella tree works well also. i think you are wise to get one at least 3 months if not 4 months. Lot less chance of losing it if you are past the tiny age. Best of luck.

 

[tkilgour]

veileds are cool, but my personal favorite furcifer Pardalis or Panther Chameleons. Good luck

 

[PhxKarma]

I would love to own a panther, but the cost is a little too much for me right now, and plus I love the look of veileds.

 

[jannb]

I would love to own a panther, but the cost is a little too much for me right now, and plus I love the look of veileds.

I really love my 2 veileds and they are gorgeous.