New Veiled Chameleon Owner

drumminherbie · Jan 13, 2014

There are literally thousands of posts here, and I am new to the site, so could anyone direct me where to find good in on caring for a veiled chameleon?

The store claims she is 6-8 weeks old.

Basically what I want to know is:
Temperature, Day and Night
Feeding, approximately how many crickets does this monster eat?!?!
Enclosure. The store sold us a fairly small reptarium, but after looking through the threads, this seems like it is toooo small. It's probably 2 ft high and one foot across and back. Should I plan on getting an upgrade in the future?

EDIT: .... I found the Veiled Chameleon caresheet, etc at the left of the page. Wow, I am blind. Too bad I can't have eyes like my chameleon!

Gibboltd · Jan 13, 2014

drumminherbie · Jan 13, 2014

Wow, thanks for all the resources!

Gibboltd · Jan 13, 2014

Could you also fill out these questions and post them here? That way experienced members will be able to help you more.

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

Pictures are helpful

jannb · Jan 13, 2014

Welcome to the forums.

It looks like Gibboltd has got your cover with some excellent research material.

Djturna4thakidz · Jan 13, 2014

Welcome! I hope you find that the forums offer you access to great information and people.

Looks like you got some reading on your hands. You will enjoy your new addition.

For veiled females and youngones, I keep them between 83-85 degrees F during the day and my night temps get into the mid 60's. They like a ~10 degree drop in temp at night.
At that age, offer as many feeders as they will eat. My male veiled would put down 20+ a day at that age. Dont put yourself on the streets buying crickets, but offer enough that they can eat a couple times a day.

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