First Veiled Chameleon

In that case , we will need to see lots more kodak moments from this 4 weeks old cham to do more investigation.
 
Beman said:
Are you sure on his age???? There will be some edits on what is recommended if he is only 4 weeks old. He looks a bit big to be 4 weeks.
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This is just what the shop I got him from has told me, but since coming here a lot of the info they gave me is incorrect. Is there another more accurate way that I could be able to know is age?
 
Beman said:
Hi there and welcome. Just confirming some info. Calcium with D3 is to be given two times a month and a multivitamin is to be given two times a month. So you can rotate your schedule with these each week doing the other. Calcium without D3 should be given at nearly every feed. You want to lightly powder the feeders. Also with your gutload make sure you are switching up the veg and fruit each week to have well rounded nutrient rich feeders.

With the lighting as stated you do need to upgrade to a T5 linear fixture and bulb. Basking should NEVER be hotter then 85 degrees for these guys until they are adults and males should be pushed up to 90 for basking while females stay at 85.
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Yep! Thats the supplement routine im following/ planning to follow as we move forward. And I knew about switching up the gut load snacks as well, I had a colony of dubias years ago for my leopard geckos. :)
And he has a new UVB bulb and fixture on the way! Amazon says it should get here thursday or friday.
 
bay1997 said:
This is just what the shop I got him from has told me, but since coming here a lot of the info they gave me is incorrect. Is there another more accurate way that I could be able to know is age?
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Pics can be harder to tell by but your guy looks about 3 months old to me. Compared to other 1 month old babies I have seen. Next time he is out take a few more pics. Also what size crickets is he taking down? If he is having no issue with small ones then I don't think he is as young as 4 weeks old. I will tag someone who is more knowledgeable then I. @Brodybreaux25 what do you think about age on this little guy? Pics on first page of thread. They were told 4 weeks old... Seems more like a 3 month old to me.
 
Beman said:
Are you sure on his age???? There will be some edits on what is recommended if he is only 4 weeks old. He looks a bit big to be 4 weeks.
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heres another picture of him to try and get a better idea of his size, hes still unsure of me and my phone being so upclose and personal
 

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Beman said:
Pics can be harder to tell by but your guy looks about 3 months old to me. Compared to other 1 month old babies I have seen. Next time he is out take a few more pics. Also what size crickets is he taking down? If he is having no issue with small ones then I don't think he is as young as 4 weeks old. I will tag someone who is more knowledgeable then I. @Brodybreaux25 what do you think about age on this little guy? Pics on first page of thread. They were told 4 weeks old... Seems more like a 3 month old to me.
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I have been trying to use the space between his eyes rule for size, but when I accidentally let a full size cricket in his cage, he seemed to eat that with out issue. I really appreciate this info by the way!! I have done lots of research but its still a whole different ball game once you really bring a new little one home.
 
Your cham is more than 4 weeks old for sure.
These are mine when they in between 3 to 4 weeks old..

One suggestion is feed lots variety feeders .....dubia,silkwork...etc and follow the guidelines on the care sheets,ur cham will fully grow in no time .
 

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Your cham is more than 4 weeks old for sure.
These are mine when they in between 3 to 4 weeks old..

One suggestion is feed lots variety feeders .....dubia,silkwork...etc and follow the guidelines on the care sheets,ur cham will fully grow in no time .
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awwwww loving those baby faces!
 
bay1997 said:
I have been trying to use the space between his eyes rule for size, but when I accidentally let a full size cricket in his cage, he seemed to eat that with out issue. I really appreciate this info by the way!! I have done lots of research but its still a whole different ball game once you really bring a new little one home.
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Not a problem hun. You will find a ton of info on here and if anything is confusing or if you have questions please ask. We want you to have a healthy cham and a wonderful experience as a new keeper. :)
 
I am going to throw this list up that I put together as well. It is a good well rounded reference for what is needed.


Cage 24x24x48 like this https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Rept...&sprefix=extra+large+reptibre,aps,204&sr=8-11
Drip tray you can buy for these is like a hotwater heater pan... I think lol.
or you can spend more and get a better quality with drip tray for the water to collect like so in screen or clearside. The dragon ledges help attach potted plants higher in the cage. But he builds in a schedule so you have to pre order and wait to get your cham. or you can buy the drip tray from dragon strand and the ledges and get the reptibreeze cage.
https://dragonstrand.com/screen-cages-2/

FYI You will want to wrap at least the back and one side panel if not both of the cage in clear plastic like a shower curtain and attach with magnets so the water does not spray out.

Lighting for UVB and plant growth is dual or quad T5 HO fixture. You can look on lightyourreptiles.com These need to be the 24 inch fixture. UVB bulb you get will depend on the species of cham you get.
Heat lamp I would recommend a: https://www.amazon.com/Flukers-Rept...&s=gateway&sprefix=fukers+dimm,aps,208&sr=8-1
bulb for it is your preference but I am partial to zilla brand day light white: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005SRUU32/ref=twister_B07C8WY1XN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

May need timers for different fixtures as well. 12 hour on and off for lights on chams.

Automatic mister a must have in my opinion. https://www.amazon.com/MistKing-222...=gateway&sprefix=mistking+stra,aps,206&sr=8-1

hydrometer and thermometer to measure heat and humidity you want a few to get different levels. Most use a wired thermometer at basking level then a non wired other area : https://www.amazon.com/Pangea-drt-1...reptiles&qid=1552311763&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-2
and https://www.amazon.com/Alfie-Pet-Pe...eptiles&qid=1552311838&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-18

Live plants like Pothos or dwarf umbrella plants. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/plants/
If you get a veiled you have to put large 1inch or bigger river rock in the top so they don't eat the soil. :)

Vines and branches for horizontal pathways in different sizes for grip: https://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Ju...nes&qid=1552311902&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-1&th=1

And then you need a multivitamin to give 2 times a month every other week, Calcium with D3 to give 2 times a month the opposite every other week, and then a calcium without D3 used nearly every feeding. See image below.

Feeders: Need to offer variety. See image below. can buy feeders from a site sponsor or rainbowmealworms.com
 
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