Well, after reading as much as I can, I found a well priced "setup" for the panther chameleon I want to raise. I don't have him yet since I want to make sure the terrarium is as close to 100% as I can.
Thus, this is where i'm at so far. The cage is fully screened, and it measures 36x18x18. For furnishing, I don't have any real plants, though I do have a tall branch with some varying vines looped around. I feel that for now, it maybe ok for a young panther, though when he grows up, I'll most likely move up to a larger cage.
As for lighting, I have two spots and a florescent bulb. the bulbs are of different wattage, since i'm trying to achieve a temp. variance between the two. They are placed on the rear corners, with basking areas setup approx. 6-8" below to spots. The florescent is right on front, shining over the entire enclosure.
Right now, the temps seem not to be in order. The higher temp stop is averaging around 90-91*. I want the other spot area to be around 75-80*, so to create a cooler spot to hang out in.
In the middle of the cage, the temps go as far down as 75*'s, but it will fluctuate a bit higher or lower. Sometimes, with the lights on, as low as 71*'s.
When it comes to humidity, I just added a vicks ultrasonic humidifier to get the values up. When i mist, it will shot up to about 80%, temps go down, but will eventually creep back down. With the humidifier, i'm getting around 75-79% in the middle of the cage. I think that is fine, but that is with just the humidifier and at 100%, filling in from the top.
Anyways, sorry for the long post. I want to make sure the terrarium is the best I can get it before introducing the panther. Is there anything that ya'll feel I may do differently or a set of values to try to hit? The panther will most likely be a young one, 3-4months, so I have to plan accordingly.
Well, what do ya'll think?!
thanks!
Thus, this is where i'm at so far. The cage is fully screened, and it measures 36x18x18. For furnishing, I don't have any real plants, though I do have a tall branch with some varying vines looped around. I feel that for now, it maybe ok for a young panther, though when he grows up, I'll most likely move up to a larger cage.
As for lighting, I have two spots and a florescent bulb. the bulbs are of different wattage, since i'm trying to achieve a temp. variance between the two. They are placed on the rear corners, with basking areas setup approx. 6-8" below to spots. The florescent is right on front, shining over the entire enclosure.
Right now, the temps seem not to be in order. The higher temp stop is averaging around 90-91*. I want the other spot area to be around 75-80*, so to create a cooler spot to hang out in.
In the middle of the cage, the temps go as far down as 75*'s, but it will fluctuate a bit higher or lower. Sometimes, with the lights on, as low as 71*'s.
When it comes to humidity, I just added a vicks ultrasonic humidifier to get the values up. When i mist, it will shot up to about 80%, temps go down, but will eventually creep back down. With the humidifier, i'm getting around 75-79% in the middle of the cage. I think that is fine, but that is with just the humidifier and at 100%, filling in from the top.
Anyways, sorry for the long post. I want to make sure the terrarium is the best I can get it before introducing the panther. Is there anything that ya'll feel I may do differently or a set of values to try to hit? The panther will most likely be a young one, 3-4months, so I have to plan accordingly.
Well, what do ya'll think?!
thanks!
