my husband gave me a chameleon

jorge0912 said:
he looks like the one in you profile pic
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If he's a baby and the size of mine then I reccomend staying small with the enclosure , a 16x16x30. After a few months then you can gradually go bigger. A 13 watt would be good, I use a 13 watt tropical bulb though , not a desert type.
 
just that bulb so i can order it right now
also any tips i really love animals and would love to give him a healthy long life stress free
 
jorge0912 said:
just that bulb so i can order it right now
also any tips i really love animals and would love to give him a healthy long life stress free
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Try this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YS06JI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oUkVzbW601AG2
;) I use it and my chameleons seem to be doing great with it! And just make sure to keep up With the humidity and making sure you feed the appropriate size feeders , it can't be bigger than the space between it's eyes. There's a lot of great care sheets on here , definitely go and check them out! You'll be surprised what you'll learn :D wish you best of luck!
 
thank you !!!! will order it i been feeding small and my mistake large crickets but he still eaats them will start buying small ones only and worms for him thank youu
 
jorge0912 said:
thank you !!!! will order it i been feeding small and my mistake large crickets but he still eaats them will start buying small ones only and worms for him thank youu
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I say worms are alright as long as they aren't too big, personally I wouldn't use worms such as mealworms. I say very small superworms are good to use :D I'm more of a roach and cricket person lol. Other than that good luck I hope your chameleon thrives and stays healthy :);)
 
Jhr226 said:
Try this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YS06JI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oUkVzbW601AG2
;) I use it and my chameleons seem to be doing great with it! And just make sure to keep up With the humidity and making sure you feed the appropriate size feeders , it can't be bigger than the space between it's eyes. There's a lot of great care sheets on here , definitely go and check them out! You'll be surprised what you'll learn :D wish you best of luck!
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This bulb is garbage, I can't not recommend it more. I recommend reading the care sheets on veiled chameleons, and look through any threads you can reguarding veileds and their many husbandry requirements. Buy the largest enclosure you can affford, purchase t5 fluorescent bulbs (much, much better than compact fluorescents), you're gonna need an automatic mister, a source of heat, and potentially a lay bin in the future. I can't possibly go over all the requirements. I appreciate that you're looking for advice, and are willing to make the proper steps to better your husbandry. Best of luck!
 
Goose502 said:
This bulb is garbage, I can't not recommend it more. I recommend reading the care sheets on veiled chameleons, and look through any threads you can reguarding veileds and their many husbandry requirements. Buy the largest enclosure you can affford, purchase t5 fluorescent bulbs (much, much better than compact fluorescents), you're gonna need an automatic mister, a source of heat, and potentially a lay bin in the future. I can't possibly go over all the requirements. I appreciate that you're looking for advice, and are willing to make the proper steps to better your husbandry. Best of luck!
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Depending on the OP's situation she MAY not need a automatic misting system. Its not a given, but it is very convenient for most of who are not home during the days. As for the light, I have to agree it may not be the best choice, particularly for a baby cham. CFLs can create very intense focused beams of light instead of broader illumination for more of the cage area. That can lead to eye irritation in very young chams. I agree that using linear tube fluorescents such as the ReptiSun 5.0 or the Arcadia T5 herp lighting is a lot better for both chams and the live potted plants they live in. Another thing you must have is a good digital humidity gauge (NOT the cheaper analog gauges most pet supplies carry) and an accurate thermometer. Use a non-contact temp gun. It will be a lot more accurate and you can measure the actual temp anywhere in the cage in just a few seconds.
 
Goose502 said:
This bulb is garbage, I can't not recommend it more. I recommend reading the care sheets on veiled chameleons, and look through any threads you can reguarding veileds and their many husbandry requirements. Buy the largest enclosure you can affford, purchase t5 fluorescent bulbs (much, much better than compact fluorescents), you're gonna need an automatic mister, a source of heat, and potentially a lay bin in the future. I can't possibly go over all the requirements. I appreciate that you're looking for advice, and are willing to make the proper steps to better your husbandry. Best of luck!
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How exactly am I going to put a 1 to barely 2 inch chameleon in the biggest enclosure in can find?wouldnt that be to big? I thought as babies they should be kept in smaller enclosures and then increased as time goes on
 
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Carlton said:
Depending on the OP's situation she MAY not need a automatic misting system. Its not a given, but it is very convenient for most of who are not home during the days. As for the light, I have to agree it may not be the best choice, particularly for a baby cham. CFLs can create very intense focused beams of light instead of broader illumination for more of the cage area. That can lead to eye irritation in very young chams. I agree that using linear tube fluorescents such as the ReptiSun 5.0 or the Arcadia T5 herp lighting is a lot better for both chams and the live potted plants they live in. Another thing you must have is a good digital humidity gauge (NOT the cheaper analog gauges most pet supplies carry) and an accurate thermometer. Use a non-contact temp gun. It will be a lot more accurate and you can measure the actual temp anywhere in the cage in just a few seconds.
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Thank you , I've been using that bulb for a while and it's been to be working fine but I might change to a reptisun or Arcadia. I guess you learn something new everyday :D do you have any humidity gauges you would reccomend? ;)
 
There are quite a few models available that should be OK...you just don't want to rely on the less expensive analog gauges. They can be pretty inaccurate and even get stuck on one reading (lost my first veiled due to a gauge I thought was working :(). Electronic digital types seem to work more consistently. Look at sponsor herp suppliers for choices.
 
Keeping a small chameleon in a small cage is convenient for both breeders and distributors, the smaller enclosure would be important for quarantine as well. As an animal in a permanent home, buying one cage for life is simply convenient. The large cage provides both cover(great for reducing stress), and multiple temp gradients, both of these are important to the long term well being of the chameleon. Baby chameleons don't get special places to stay in nature, why should we limit it to a small space?
 
i see well the cfls bulb will get here tomorrow i will make the chameleon then a bigger enclosure for him for rigth now he has a 100 watt house bulb in there .... something like 6 to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide just for space
 
Read through these articles in case you havent already. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/

There is alot of great info to help you make sure you chameleon has everything it needs to live healthy. Temps for a young veiled should be the low to mid 80sF. 90*F can be too hot and dehydrate the cham. Just something to be careful of.
 
I definitely agree with the advice to read the care sheets. It may sound a little overwhelming at first but the proper care is vital to give the chameleon a long and happy life!
 
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