CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
That's a beautiful Nosy Be Panther chameleon right there.
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Glass or screen cage
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MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
That handsome guy is a panther.
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thats a furcifer pardalis Nosey Be Panther chameleon
Connorology
Avid Member
I think a panther would be a good call. I personally like them more than veileds, but they are more expensive. The issue is not so much whether or not you're a quick learner and more that if you get an import they may have underlying disease that will manifest later, regardless of your husbandry. It may also be difficult to recognize subtle signs of stress and/or illness if you don't have pre-existing experience with an animal that was not stressed or ill.
I love the Nosy Be panthers. Maybe I'll get one at some point down the line, but in the meantime I'll just have to be envious of the ones I see online.
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
You'll want the cage, lighting, mister, and supplements setup before you bring home the little one. And remember only the males show that blue color. Do you have around $1,000 to purchase the necessary things and the chameleon itself? The Cham can cost anywhere from $300-500 itself.
Chammy007
Established Member
Hi thanks for the reply. Before I purchase the cage, I’ve read that you should check the humidity to determine whether or not to go with a glass or screen enclosure. That’s why I’m asking if I should go with a humidity meter first. Just making sure. I don’t want to get technical but I’ve got the funds to care for a Cham. Thanks again,chammy007.
dshuld
Chameleon Enthusiast
I would go with something like this for now to start tracking how your house (the room you plan on using for the cage in particular of course lol) fluctuates day to night. It's pretty cheap and fairly accurate. Of the 3 I've had they were all within 1°f and 1% rh to each other and within the same tolerances when compared to the other measuring devices in my house.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/AcuRite-Di...MIkc3S5OO15QIVF3iGCh3TGAdSEAQYAiABEgLDR_D_BwE
As to the cage style, either will work really. I'm in Florida and use both styles myself but, how my house "runs" helps with using glass here along with a muffin fan to "even out" day time humidity in them. Tbh though, I prefer the glass cages over the screen cages.
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
If you live in Montana I'd recommend a glass enclosure.
Chammy007
Established Member
I just got back from Lowe’s. They didn’t have the exact humidity monitor as described but I got one similar. Serves the same purpose.
https://www.acurite.com/digital-humidity-monitor-00309.html
Now to get the humidity reading which should take 24 hrs.
Chammy007
Chammy007
Established Member
From my studies that’s what I was was thinking. Figured I’d get a humidity reading first just to make sure.chammy007.
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
I love in Colorado and i can assure you our humidity is relatively the same. Cold dry air from the elevation. I use screen enclosures but will be blocking off sides this winter.
Chameleon Guy 220
Member
Would it be easy to keep the humidity right for a veiled in a screen cage if the room's humidity is usually around 60%?
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
That's a little high for a Veiled during the day. You may want to look into a dehumidifier. Glass is good for keeping humidity in I'm not sure how it is at keeping humidity out.
Chameleon Guy 220
Member
Ok. Thanks!
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
Another option is buying a screen enclosure and blocking off sides with a window film kit. I just bought one myself yesterday. Plan to block off a couple sides on each of my enclosures next weekend. Saves money on an enclosure and weight.
Chammy007
Established Member
Hello, what exactly is a window film kit. Where to find them?Cost?
CamoChameleonsHuman
Chameleon Enthusiast
Walmart $8. It's clear window insulation film. I believe the brand is ducktape
