Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
He's looking fantastic !!. Great job
. Can't wait to see new set up the old one ended up really cool . Post update when it's done .
New Cham owner, having a hard time hydrating.
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. Can't wait to see new set up the old one ended up really cool . Post update when it's done .
Julio619
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Update!!
Today I finished Edward G's new enclosure and drainage. I purchased a 48x24x24 screen cage from a local cage maker in San Diego. Great quality, I am very pleased.
The drainage was made using a floor-mounted wash tub, with a pvc pipe connected to the tub drain, and it empties into a bucket underneath.
The cage is sitting atop a metal grill to give extra support between the bottom of the cage and the wash tub.
Edward seems 100% happier in his new home. He has 4 live plants: Umbrella plant, Jade plant, Golden Pothos, and a Peace Lily. I also covered part of the back of the enclosure in plastic plants. He has a vine, and several other pieces of drift wood to climb on, and I will add another vine and some more climbing sticks soon.
I double-sided taped a 48x24 piece of corrugated plastic to the outisde back of the cage to maintain moisture, and prevent overspray. I left the other 3 sides open to give ventilation as my room tends to get hot during the day.
I ordered a dual linear light fixture to get better coverage of UVB and UVA light, and I will replace the current lights as soon as the new come in.
I again want to thank every single person who gave me advice, crtizism, and help to be able to get a more suitable home for my Chameleon. You guys and girls rule.
Today I finished Edward G's new enclosure and drainage. I purchased a 48x24x24 screen cage from a local cage maker in San Diego. Great quality, I am very pleased.
The drainage was made using a floor-mounted wash tub, with a pvc pipe connected to the tub drain, and it empties into a bucket underneath.
The cage is sitting atop a metal grill to give extra support between the bottom of the cage and the wash tub.
Edward seems 100% happier in his new home. He has 4 live plants: Umbrella plant, Jade plant, Golden Pothos, and a Peace Lily. I also covered part of the back of the enclosure in plastic plants. He has a vine, and several other pieces of drift wood to climb on, and I will add another vine and some more climbing sticks soon.
I double-sided taped a 48x24 piece of corrugated plastic to the outisde back of the cage to maintain moisture, and prevent overspray. I left the other 3 sides open to give ventilation as my room tends to get hot during the day.
I ordered a dual linear light fixture to get better coverage of UVB and UVA light, and I will replace the current lights as soon as the new come in.
I again want to thank every single person who gave me advice, crtizism, and help to be able to get a more suitable home for my Chameleon. You guys and girls rule.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Looking great , may I make a suggestion , you may want a few more branches . You're guy is so very handsome !!.Update!!
Today I finished Edward G's new enclosure and drainage. I purchased a 48x24x24 screen cage from a local cage maker in San Diego. Great quality, I am very pleased.
The drainage was made using a floor-mounted wash tub, with a pvc pipe connected to the tub drain, and it empties into a bucket underneath.
The cage is sitting atop a metal grill to give extra support between the bottom of the cage and the wash tub.
Edward seems 100% happier in his new home. He has 4 live plants: Umbrella plant, Jade plant, Golden Pothos, and a Peace Lily. I also covered part of the back of the enclosure in plastic plants. He has a vine, and several other pieces of drift wood to climb on, and I will add another vine and some more climbing sticks soon.
I double-sided taped a 48x24 piece of corrugated plastic to the outisde back of the cage to maintain moisture, and prevent overspray. I left the other 3 sides open to give ventilation as my room tends to get hot during the day.
I ordered a dual linear light fixture to get better coverage of UVB and UVA light, and I will replace the current lights as soon as the new come in.
I again want to thank every single person who gave me advice, crtizism, and help to be able to get a more suitable home for my Chameleon. You guys and girls rule.
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Andee
Chameleon Enthusiast
I am not sure but I think that schefflera is the toxic kind. There are two kinds a toxic kind and one that has a little bit toxicity but not enough to bother a reptile. @Extensionofgreen should know better than I
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
I was going to ask what that plant was it did not look like a scheduler .
Julio619
Member
Thank you! Yes deffinetly will add more branches n vines. Just was super anxious to get him out of that cylinder enclosure.
Julio619
Member
I will look into that, I did not know there were two types of Schefflera.
Julio619
Member
Good call! This type is the toxic kind, I am on my way to the nursery to get something safe.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Totally get it !!. If you are handy which it seems u are you can cut you're own branches . Just make sure you debark them . It's looking fantastic . Great job .
Julio619
Member
Oh yea I've seen bite shaped chunks missing out of leaves on everything I have put in there. That's why I didn't feel confident on leaving that in there.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Looks awesomeJust switched out the Emerald Schefflera for a Schefflera Abricola which is the Reptile-friendly version. Thanks again! If it wasn't for your quick eyes, I would have never known!
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm sure you did but did u wash the new plants ?
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
The swapping of the schefflera was a great idea, not only for the minors risk of toxicity, but because the other species gets large and is less responsive to pruning than the more cage appropriate type.
There is no need to and in fact it is better if you do not remove the bark from natural branches. The bark is what the chameleon grips with its claws and provides variation in texture, which keeps the feet flexible and free of pressure sores.
There is no need to and in fact it is better if you do not remove the bark from natural branches. The bark is what the chameleon grips with its claws and provides variation in texture, which keeps the feet flexible and free of pressure sores.
Julio619
Member
Yes I trimmed the roots, got rid of all the pearlite, re-potted it in organic soil, and gently rubbed the leaves with warm water and soap then rinsed.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Fantastic if you find you need to fertilize the plants local honey with a bit of water works fantastic , and it's fine for you're baby .
Julio619
Member
I noticed on some of his bare sticks, it takes him a bit to get a good grip. Most of his other sticks and his vine are textured though so he climbs those with ease.
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