Little help :)

[Jago]

Hello again,

i can see down the threads that this is a very common question but im in the uk and us brits seem to be shortchanged on the amount of equipment that we can purchase. Ive decided on a viv im gonna get the Exo-Terra Reptile Lizard Screen Terrarium Cage 24x18x24. Is this an ok size for a adult cham? This viv is also compatible with the exo terra compact top which is basically a light fitting to hold the bulbs. http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/compact_top.php

If someone could be helpful and please vist exo terra's website (link above) and tell me what bulbs to get for heat, light etc that fit the compact top. I would just buy a normal lamp but my girlfreind doesnt want it to look messy as the little fella will be going in the lounge.

thank you

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Those dimensions would accommodate many, but not all, species. What species are you interested in keeping.
I would steer clear of compact fluorescents ... especially with an enclosure that small.
An 18" Repti-sun 5.0 UVB fluorescent linear tube is a MUCH better choice.

-Brad

 

[Jago]

Thanks for the advice brad. Im still undecided on the cham, its either a veiled or a panther. With th ReptiSun how do you house it? is it just the bulb?

 

[Justin Carl]

You wont be able to put that large of a chameleon in that size cage.
Maybe a carpet, peacock, or Mt.Meru, but even that cage can be a bit small.
I would shot for an 18x18x30.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Those dimensions would work for a female veiled.
You run into some additional care issues with the girls, but I find them to be quite beautiful and just as interesting as the males.

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html

-Brad