New Owner Here!

[Leza]

Hi, I just recently got a veiled boy off Craigslist, I have never had any reptile before, except my brothers mean iguana many years ago. He came in a 12 x 12 glass terrarium, and really I am glad I got him. I don't think he would have lived much longer in this cage. Only a red light on him, and crickets every now and then, and some nasty horrible moldy moss on the bottom. Regardless, his new cage and a mister should be here monday or tuesday.

 

[Dawniegirl]

He's a cutie! So glad you rescued him from his previous environment!

 

[Leza]

Thanks, I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but now I have the crix colony down pat, and have a good schedule going so I'm feeling a little more confident. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as time goes by lol!

Ok here's my first question: when I go get live plants what do I have to do to them to prep them for the enclosure?

 

[AZJ0SH]

Thanks, I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but now I have the crix colony down pat, and have a good schedule going so I'm feeling a little more confident. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as time goes by lol!

Ok here's my first question: when I go get live plants what do I have to do to them to prep them for the enclosure?

Wash the plant and the roots with soapy water, and replant in clean soil. I prefer to use a sterilized soil, it will come bug free compared to some of the organic soils I have used which gave me a nasty gnat infestation.

I just got a new schleffera from Home Depot for only $10, I would check there if you're looking for a good plant for your enclosure.

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. This is a great place to learn about chameleons. He is such a little cutie! I keep veileds and they are such a pleasure to work with. I'm attaching my blog for you below. It will give you info on what you will need to keep this little guy healthy, links with pictures of what you need and where you can buy each item. Allot of these items you will not be able to find at a pet store. Keep us undated with his progress and post pictures of his growth. Jann
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[gguidr7]

He's a very attractive male veiled from what I see. Seeing him makes me so excited to get mine!

 

[laurie]

Hello, welcome to the forum and congrats on your new friend. There are lots of us here more than willing to answer your questions, worry with you when you think some is wrong(usually all is fine) and watch your baby grow in pictures. You really get to know other members chams when you see lots of pictures. Let us see pictures of your babies new home, it will be a welcome change for the little guy. Have you named him yet?

 

[melvbrooke]

Welcome!!! Your awesome for bringing him home. He looking like he's gonna be a stud.

 

[Pilotman800]

Welcome!

Congrats on your new cham! He's a beauty. You'll find LOADS of information on here. Were all here to help, so if you have any concerns or questions, don't be afraid to ask!

 

[allencg101]

welcome to the forums nice looking veiled you saved. good for you don't be afraid to ask anything and remember the only stupid question is the one never asked. so feel free to ask anything.

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

Does he have a uvb light on him???

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello and welcome.....I know Jann already posted a blog for you to read, but here's another excellent one for all the basics..........https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html

Hopefully the link is working now........

 

[Leza]

wow thank you for the warm welcome! I named him Gideon(scott pilgrim homage ).

Yes he has a uvb light. is that a problem?

 

[Pilotman800]

wow thank you for the warm welcome! I named him Gideon(scott pilgrim homage ).

Yes he has a uvb light. is that a problem?

No, not a problem at all! In fact, if he doesn't have a UVB light, he won't live. It is needed for them to digest food, etc.

 

[armyrec1]

Welcome to the addiction.

Good luck and definitely don't be afraid to ask questions.

 

[Leza]

No, not a problem at all! In fact, if he doesn't have a UVB light, he won't live. It is needed for them to digest food, etc.

That's what I thought. I was confused by the response with many question marks lol.

 

[Leza]

Now do I need a UVA light, or is sunlight a good alternative?

What is a good source for calcium(no D3)? I use cuttle bone for my parrots. Could I use that or should I buy a supplement?