How to set up baby chameleons cage

[chamy]

Okay I have babies hatching and I need specifics on how to set up their living area. What kind of lighting do they need, what kind of plants are good for them, etc, etc.....


Please all the info on raising these little guys is greatly appreciated!!!!!

 

[spatulars]

http://www.adcham.com/html/husbandry/babycare.html

 

[chamy]

http://www.adcham.com/html/husbandry/babycare.html

THANKS for the link! But it doesn't say what kind of bulb to get and do I need a basking light too?? What kind of basking light and how many watts??


Thanks again

 

[AndrewH]

reptisun 5.0 linear tube and a 60-75 watt light bulb or basking light should do the trick

 

[chamy]

reptisun 5.0 linear tube and a 60-75 watt light bulb or basking light should do the trick

A regular light bulb I would use for the house is good for basking? Do I put both lights on at one time? Do I put the lights directly on the wire mesh?

 

[AndrewH]

yea you can use that, its just for heat. doesn't emit any UVB. Both lights on at the same time, whats the current setup for your adults?

 

[Tygerr]

THANKS for the link! But it doesn't say what kind of bulb to get and do I need a basking light too?? What kind of basking light and how many watts??

You don't need to use a basking light for hatchlings - in fact, most would recommend against it.
Provided the ambient temps in the room are acceptable (75-85F) they'll be just fine with a 5.0 flourescent only.

Read these articles:
- Experiences in Raising Baby Chameleons
- A Hatchlings First Weeks