How old is my veiled?
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CJ's Exotics
Chameleon Enthusiast
Please provide more photos of him and him in his enclosure. When did you buy him, and at what estimated age?
Misslazerstar
New Member
I've added 4-5 vines since I took these pictures as well. I got him about a week ago as a "juvenile". I don't have a ton of photos since I've been trying not to bother him. The majority I do have came from his previous owner so they're not wonderful as well but I'll add the best ones I have.
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CJ's Exotics
Chameleon Enthusiast
Age can totally depend on nutrition, so he could be from 6 months to a year, but again, it depends on his past husbandry.
Misslazerstar
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Does he look healthy? This is my first Cham and he looks very skinny to me but I'm comparing to my leopard geckos who obviously carry their fat a bit differently lol.
CamrynTheCham22
Avid Member
It can also depend on the health of the mother at birth, or who his father was. Chameleon owners do not usually know what the status of their chameleon's parents were unless the owner was the breeder.
Your chameleon does look healthy, with nice bright colors. I don't see any signs of MBD, which is very good. Since we are not sure of his age, I cannot really give an accurate opinion of his casque, but I think it does look a bit small. But I don't know, I could be wrong.
Your chameleon does look healthy, with nice bright colors. I don't see any signs of MBD, which is very good. Since we are not sure of his age, I cannot really give an accurate opinion of his casque, but I think it does look a bit small. But I don't know, I could be wrong.
Misslazerstar
New Member
That's wonderful to hear, the friend I got him from is not a reptile person so I was concerned he might not be very healthy. Great to hear he looks good to some more experienced people as well.
Noah_mayfield
Member
Are you houseing him in a glass cage? I saw the glass and got worried because if it’s not a mesh cage they will get rispitory problems and possibly die. I saw the mesh cage too but I thought that might be the other owners
davthevieled
Avid Member
Glass cages CAN be used. Remember, for the longest time Mesh tanks weren't even available. I've known some people who have used an old 20 gallon or larger tank and just placed it on its side so it can stand tall.
It all comes down to how well you maintain humidity. Glass does not equal automatic RI and death... Managing humidity and making sure everything is right does.
Misslazerstar
New Member
My lamp is UVA which I thought was the same/equal to UVB but if not I'll go buy one in the morning, he's in the mesh cage now. The glass tank was the one I got him in.
Syreptyon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Nope, definitely not the same! You need a linear style UVB bulb like a reptisun 5.0 (https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Rept...8&qid=1516071496&sr=8-2&keywords=reptisun+5.0) in whatever size is appropriate for your enclosure. These are super common and easy to find
Misslazerstar
New Member
Does it have to be the bar style or can I use the bulb type?
CamrynTheCham22
Avid Member
Where do you buy the housing for the linear ones? Also, is there a housing that is better than others?
Misslazerstar
New Member
Can you provide a link? I have the exoterra xl (24 inches) and I can't seem to find any supplies for it at the pet store. I can't seem to find the hood on Amazon either
Syreptyon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWGCH...t=&hvlocphy=9019537&hvtargid=pla-318188440266
Misslazerstar
New Member
Thank you thank you, I'll check my local exotics shop in the morning and if they don't have anything similar I'll order those. Will he be okay without the uvb for a couple more days while I wait for shipping if I end up having to order it? Should I use calcium with d3 in the mean time?
Syreptyon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Lacking UVB for a short amount of time shouldn't cause him extreme harm. I believe it's more of a long term essential, such that prolonged absence of
UVB will lead to serious health issues and death. I guarantee your local shop will have what you need! These are two of the most basic reptile supplies and if they don't have them something is wrong
UVB will lead to serious health issues and death. I guarantee your local shop will have what you need! These are two of the most basic reptile supplies and if they don't have them something is wrong
