hey all
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Highway61
Chameleon Enthusiast
You came to the right place! Most of what you need to know will be found right here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/
Mountain Dragon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Welcome! He will need a lot more than that but u came to the right place some great and I mean great places to learn is chameleon academy and neptune the chameleon on yt
Mountain Dragon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Wait whattttttttt I still think he might be not super experienced bc of how lil messages and his op
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Lots and lots!
2x2x4’ enclosure or equivalent along with some sort of stand for it
T5 ho with either ReptiSun 5.0 or Arcadia 6% uvb, long enough to span the enclosure width
Basking light
Correct supplements - phosphorus free calcium without D3 for use every feeding and then a calcium with D3 and a multivitamin, each to be used alternating one feeding every other week
digital thermometers and hygrometers
Lots of branches, vines, etc for climbing roads
A way to hang all those little chameleon roads (like Dragon Ledges)
Plan or system for drainage of excess water
Way to mist, either hand held or like a Mist King
Dripper is optional
Cool mist fogger for night time natural hydration when temps are below 70f
Lots of live and safe plants
An assortment of live feeders along with quality gutload for them
Knowledge of a vet near you who is experienced with chameleons (for wellness visit and fecal check as well as ‘just in case’)
That’s all I can think of at the moment. It’s always best to get everything you need and set up in advance so you can make sure your temps, humidity and all else’s is ideal before you put a chameleon in it.
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ is the best place to learn why you need so much and what to do with it all.
Mountain Dragon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Exactly what I meant but longer lolLots and lots!
2x2x4’ enclosure or equivalent along with some sort of stand for it
T5 ho with either ReptiSun 5.0 or Arcadia 6% uvb, long enough to span the enclosure width
Basking light
Correct supplements - phosphorus free calcium without D3 for use every feeding and then a calcium with D3 and a multivitamin, each to be used alternating one feeding every other week
digital thermometers and hygrometers
Lots of branches, vines, etc for climbing roads
A way to hang all those little chameleon roads (like Dragon Ledges)
Plan or system for drainage of excess water
Way to mist, either hand held or like a Mist King
Dripper is optional
Cool mist fogger for night time natural hydration when temps are below 70f
Lots of live and safe plants
An assortment of live feeders along with quality gutload for them
Knowledge of a vet near you who is experienced with chameleons (for wellness visit and fecal check as well as ‘just in case’)
That’s all I can think of at the moment. It’s always best to get everything you need and set up in advance so you can make sure your temps, humidity and all else’s is ideal before you put a chameleon in it.
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ is the best place to learn why you need so much and what to do with it all.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
You can find lists at https://caskabove.com/
If, by exoterra you mean an all-screen enclosure, that may or may not be the best option for your location & situation. Many are moving to hybrid enclosures, which can be easier to attain & maintain temperatures & humidities.
