i would like to than this community first for everything i have read the last 3 weeks prior to becoming a member. it has helped me a ton. but as the title says their is some info im lacking and would like people to chime in on and possibly fill newer members such as myself get a grasp on the whole cameleon pet process and the right way.. it may help the older/vets as refreshing the beginer things tends to make the tech stuff much better.
ill try and brake it down.. in smaller groups of questions.
1: cost of ownership:
to properly care for and maintenance a healthy and happy home for the pet... i understand the food to a degree.. roughly how much does it cost to properly feed,the powder chemicles+the treats they may enjoy.. how long do the supplementary powders last(calcium ect ect) is their a vendor that offers a cameleon diet regament. as in weekly or bi weekly food shipments.
2: general housing...-lighting/uv
yes i know proper lighting and heating/maintance temps is key. variances in the temps is a must have day cycles ect ect..
i seen everyone recomens the zoomed uv bulbs that need to be changed 5/6 months.. do people also use the ceramic heat lams or just the hood style lamps? does anyone offer a timer or timing system to switch from day to night cycle for the lighting system.
3: water/misting
seems like the automated systems are the new gen high tec stuff.. i also see most of the ultimate starter kits come with a misting system(awsome) how expandable are these systems. i also have seen that buying a baby requires a smaller cage which is included.. i have also seen the bigger setups going for 80-100$ which is doable. when upgrading at the 8-10month point to the bigger cage is their a transition period or do you just move them in.? do you recomend moving the plants from the smaller cage tot he larger. when going larger what else should be included? more heating elements,lights,plants,vines if so what is the general price point on the transition?
i ask these questions because i have wanted a panther for a long time and well it seemed keeping them 10yrs ago was much more of an art than science(thx internet) and i was not risking a animals life to captivate them. this is also the reason i am asking the questions if i do get my cameleon i want to be fully prepared and ready and able to give it all it needs.. i am moving into an appartment and dont allow dogs/cats which is fine so this is the perfect time for me to do my setup(in my mind)
i am looking forward to reading responses and filling in the blanks.. i also hope these questions help other people looking into the hobby..
many of you have amazing setups and pictures i am very jealous and hope to join the group and be a happy owner soon.
ill try and brake it down.. in smaller groups of questions.
1: cost of ownership:
to properly care for and maintenance a healthy and happy home for the pet... i understand the food to a degree.. roughly how much does it cost to properly feed,the powder chemicles+the treats they may enjoy.. how long do the supplementary powders last(calcium ect ect) is their a vendor that offers a cameleon diet regament. as in weekly or bi weekly food shipments.
2: general housing...-lighting/uv
yes i know proper lighting and heating/maintance temps is key. variances in the temps is a must have day cycles ect ect..
i seen everyone recomens the zoomed uv bulbs that need to be changed 5/6 months.. do people also use the ceramic heat lams or just the hood style lamps? does anyone offer a timer or timing system to switch from day to night cycle for the lighting system.
3: water/misting
seems like the automated systems are the new gen high tec stuff.. i also see most of the ultimate starter kits come with a misting system(awsome) how expandable are these systems. i also have seen that buying a baby requires a smaller cage which is included.. i have also seen the bigger setups going for 80-100$ which is doable. when upgrading at the 8-10month point to the bigger cage is their a transition period or do you just move them in.? do you recomend moving the plants from the smaller cage tot he larger. when going larger what else should be included? more heating elements,lights,plants,vines if so what is the general price point on the transition?
i ask these questions because i have wanted a panther for a long time and well it seemed keeping them 10yrs ago was much more of an art than science(thx internet) and i was not risking a animals life to captivate them. this is also the reason i am asking the questions if i do get my cameleon i want to be fully prepared and ready and able to give it all it needs.. i am moving into an appartment and dont allow dogs/cats which is fine so this is the perfect time for me to do my setup(in my mind)
i am looking forward to reading responses and filling in the blanks.. i also hope these questions help other people looking into the hobby..
many of you have amazing setups and pictures i am very jealous and hope to join the group and be a happy owner soon.