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[lpontes19]

Hi all! This is Tati, I’m Liam. I’ve taken care of reptiles before but never chams. How does my set up look? The top area is with the hammock is heat and gets to 75F ish, its a UVB and heat bulb. The bottom stays around 70F ish. I spray 3x a day on the leaf structure to the right. The tape on the left side is on the outside, those leaves feel very synthetic and I didn’t want them in the habitat. Although its very confusing to her and I feel bad. Let me know what you think! Thank you!

 

[cyberlocc]

Right off the bat,

Cage is too small.

Chameleons dont drink standing water, so the water bowl is uneeded and problematic.

Basking temp is 75? Thats not even close to high enough.

What type of UVB light do you have? Can you post pictures of it?

Needs way more plants, needs real plants.

How are you misting his enclosure?

food bowl should be up higher.

 

[Vert340]

What chameleon do ya got? Right off the bat I'd say you need more plants, the chameleon is gonna want to hide behind leaves or vines most of the time. People usually prefer real ones because its easier to keep a high humidity with em, also if you have a chameleon that munches on leaves then you might run into the issue of your chameleon eating plastic leaves. So usage of fake plants kind of depends on your chameleon, but in general real plants are way better. It's funny saying that though because my boy prefers being in the only fake plant i have in his cage over the real ones lol. He goes into the middle of a vine I have and sleeps in it, sometimes even upside down, he's a weirdo haha.

 

[Ares05]

Welcome to the forum! As said above, there is some things wrong with your setup and they need to be addressed. Please fill out this sheet. Try not to miss any questions. Be detailed!

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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

Include lots of pictures your setup, and of course your chameleon.