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[DocZ]

im sorry but i've done my research on chams before i got one and almost everything your telling me i found rather opposite answers for all my stuff and i found it on multiple websites ( not to offend you or to be mean)

Try not to be discouraged by the misinformation out there.

Chameleons seem to be pretty easy to take care of and hardy if their basic needs of housing/shelter, diet, lighting, temperature, and humidity are taken care of. However, when they’re not given these basic needs they can quickly become sick or die.

There’s lots of experienced and helpful people on this site that can assist you in making the correct choices for your Cham. Find someone on here you can discuss this stuff with. @MissSkittles is frequently helping new owners.

https://chameleonacademy.com/
I highly recommend this site. Bill Strand goes through every aspect of their care and seeks to help keepers understand why each aspect is important

 

[rerun12345]

okay, thank you!

 

[Pearl Fields]

also are you able to spend 500 ish+ on the correct setup? if not then you may want to consider rehoming him.

 

[rerun12345]

like working towards the right set up

 

[Pearl Fields]

like working towards the right set up

because first thing you want to spend on is the correct uvb if you wont rehome him... try to find the money to get that ASAP.

 

[rerun12345]

ok how much is it for the uvb Pablo was talking about?

 

[MissSkittles]

ok how much is it for the uvb Pablo was talking about?

Prices vary and if you look around, you may be able to find better, but a 24” T5HO with a 5.0 bulb (Repti Sun) runs upwards of $55.

 

[MissSkittles]

Frequently on CraigsList and Facebook marketplace, you can pick up some deals on reptile supplies.

 

[rerun12345]

that's a lot. I'll get working on it right away!

 

[Pearl Fields]

and you will have to replace the bulb at least every 6 months

 

[rerun12345]

do you think it'll be on amazon?

 

[Pearl Fields]

do you think it'll be on amazon?

yes you can find them on amazon... just you might want to check you have the correct one before buying, because there is t8 fixture, 6 percent, 5.0, 10.0, etc. which will all work but with different requirments

 

[rerun12345]

ok which one should i get?

 

[Pearl Fields]

i would say get a t5 HO fixture 24 inch long. and get either the 6 percent t5 bulb or the 5.0 t5 bulb (the bulb will have to be 22 inches long)

 

[rerun12345]

ok ill search for that. also thank goodness i have honey!

 

[Pearl Fields]

ok ill search for that. also thank goodness i have honey!

huh?

 

[rerun12345]

honey it searches the world for the best coupons so i wont have to pay as much.

 

[rerun12345]

do you think this one is good???https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-2606...HO+fixture+24+inch+long&qid=1600446725&sr=8-2

 

[Pearl Fields]

that one is actually the bulb... and a 10.0 bulb is kinda overkill. 5.0 works perfectly well

 

[rerun12345]

ok ill look for that