ok about to make a large purchase tomorrow..

[archristiana]

I'm about to make a large purchase of chameleon supplies let me know if I need anything else...(besides feeders, plants, perches/climbing material)

Rep Cal w/o D3, w/ D3, Herptivite

Reptisun 5.0 36", 48" Hood fixture

Cricket Crack/ Drinking Cubes

Digital Thermometer/ Hygrometer w/ 2 probes

Mist King Starter Kit

Digital Timer w/ 8 plug outlets

Zoo med Deep Dome

Anything else?

 

[juju]

umm as far as i can tell thats all u need

 

[AlecWade]

I'm about to make a large purchase of chameleon supplies let me know if I need anything else...(besides feeders, plants, perches/climbing material)

Rep Cal w/o D3, w/ D3, Herptivite I was told by a very knowledgable member on this forum that you should also use a multivitamin with regular vitamin A as opposed to beta carotene as well. I use all the same supplements as you have listed but also use Reptivite which I alternate with the herptivite.

Reptisun 5.0 36", 48" Hood fixture Does the 36" tube really fit inside the 48" inch hood??

Cricket Crack/ Drinking Cubes

Digital Thermometer/ Hygrometer w/ 2 probes

Mist King Starter Kit

Digital Timer w/ 8 plug outlets

Zoo med Deep Dome

Anything else? Yes! A cage! Haha just kidding but your list is looking pretty good so far. Perhaps a dripper? I don't use a mistking system but I believe most that do use them still use a drip system as well.

hope this helps a bit!

 

[archristiana]

haha cage is nearing complete, thanks for the reptivite advice, i think a DIY dripper will suffice, and yes i believe 36" tube fits a 48" hood but ill double check thanks for the input.

 

[clarkrw3]

For any new keeper I would suggest just going with Repashy Calcium Plus as your all in one supplement. IF you decide to complicate things later by mixing up your supplementation protocol fine but to start just do Cal + everyday.

I know I am starting to sound like a commercial but I use Repashy Bug Burger and fresh carrots and veggies rather than water crystals for hydration of the insects. But Cricket crack and Dino Fuel are both great dry gutloads.
You can go with Mist King or Aqua Zamp for you mister both starter kits are very nice.

 

[Wykd]

Rep Cal w/o D3, w/ D3, Herptivite You could simplify and go repeshay calcium plus it will do all of that vs having to figure out rotations etc... just suggestion.

Reptisun 5.0 36", 48" Hood fixture Why so long, doing 2 enclosures or a 4ft wide one? Goto Walmart and get a shop work light thats 48long and is cheaper than a hood, and has 2 t8 bulb slots, then you can also run a 6500k plant grow light

Cricket Crack/ Drinking Cubes - Cricket Crack is good, also get dino fuel and bug burger. Mix it all up and BAM! mega gutload. Save your $$ on the drinking cubes goto a lowes or home depot and get Miracle-Gro 0.75 lb. Water-Storing Crystals @ $8.00

Digital Thermometer/ Hygrometer w/ 2 probes - dont waste your $$ on digital! Calibrate Hygrometer Calibrate thermometer Cheap old analog dial gauges are better, than digital because you cant calibrate a digital hygrometer.

 

[archristiana]

yes cage is large 6' tall, 4' wide and deep my dad always told me to go big or go home hahaha. Thank you for the heads up about the walmart hood ill give it a look, and the other pointers.

 

[ISA my Veiled]

yes cage is large 6' tall, 4' wide and deep my dad always told me to go big or go home hahaha. Thank you for the heads up about the walmart hood ill give it a look, and the other pointers.

If you are going big lol I would personally get a feeding cup, I'm sure you have done all your research just making a recommendation so you are set!

 

[Carlton]

If you are going big lol I would personally get a feeding cup, I'm sure you have done all your research just making a recommendation so you are set!

If you are going to have the space, use a larger plastic bin for your feeders instead of a deli cup. The feeders can move around more and your cham can hunt and shoot from the rim or above it. A bit more exercise for their tongues.

 

[yojon3000]

I'm about to make a large purchase of chameleon supplies let me know if I need anything else...(besides feeders, plants, perches/climbing material)

Rep Cal w/o D3, w/ D3, Herptivite NOOOO get repashy calium plus its a daily supplement and makes everything easier DAILY SUPPLEMENT

Reptisun 5.0 36", 48" Hood fixture

Cricket Crack/ Drinking Cubes NOOO get repashy bug burger its food and gel like so its like both of those togther

Digital Thermometer/ Hygrometer w/ 2 probes

Mist King Starter Kit

Digital Timer w/ 8 plug outlets

Zoo med Deep Dome

Anything else?

so in all replace the dust with just "repashy calcium plus" and the cricket stuff with "repashy bug burger"

 

[froggielog]

For any new keeper I would suggest just going with Repashy Calcium Plus as your all in one supplement. IF you decide to complicate things later by mixing up your supplementation protocol fine but to start just do Cal + everyday.

I know I am starting to sound like a commercial but I use Repashy Bug Burger and fresh carrots and veggies rather than water crystals for hydration of the insects. But Cricket crack and Dino Fuel are both great dry gutloads.
You can go with Mist King or Aqua Zamp for you mister both starter kits are very nice.

Yes Repashy ALL THE WAY! I started out with the 3 different supplements when I first got Oliver and I soon realized it was very confusing Repashy just makes your life so much easier when your dealing with school and life

 

[SpartyTessy]

With the MistKing kit you may want to get a few more items than what just comes with the kit. I learned the hard way and had to pay for shipping again to get the more items I need that I feel should come with the kit. It looks like they now have the optional starter kit but there is a couple more items I would recommend.

You may want to get a couple more Value 1/4 inch Elbows that way you can run the tubing around corners and not worry about crimping the tubing. Plus it looks a lot cleaner this way

http://www.mistking.com/value-elbow-14.html

If you are not going to get the starter kit with the basic kit then you will want the tubing clips. This will allow you to fasten the tubing to the cage. This is important because if you do not secure down the tubing then it will annoyingly rattle which gets old. Securing down the tubing fixes the rattling and loud noise.

http://www.mistking.com/Tubing-Clips.html

The Screen top wedge allows for the nozzle to be installed on the cage cleanly and securely. I highly recommend it. If you do not use something to help secure it down, and you just secure the nozzle through the screen then it could possibly tear the screen as it is not that well secured down. You could fab something but for about the same price they already have one pre cut.

http://www.mistking.com/screen-top-wedge.html

You will also want the tubing cutter to cleanly make the cuts on the tube. If not you will need something really sharp to cut the tube cleanly and its important to make the clean cuts.

http://www.mistking.com/tubing-cutter.html

Also here is a good thread on some of the different types of feeder cups many have come up with. Some very ingenious ones for sure. https://www.chameleonforums.com/feeder-cups-87580/

 

[yojon3000]

Yes Repashy ALL THE WAY! I started out with the 3 different supplements when I first got Oliver and I soon realized it was very confusing Repashy just makes your life so much easier when your dealing with school and life

Yes
Repashy Calcium Plus
and
Repashy Bug Burger
make life easier

 

[Carlton]

I'm about to make a large purchase of chameleon supplies let me know if I need anything else...(besides feeders, plants, perches/climbing material)

Rep Cal w/o D3, w/ D3, Herptivite

Reptisun 5.0 36", 48" Hood fixture

Cricket Crack/ Drinking Cubes

Digital Thermometer/ Hygrometer w/ 2 probes

Mist King Starter Kit

Digital Timer w/ 8 plug outlets

Zoo med Deep Dome

Anything else?

I prefer using fresh fruit and greens instead of the drinking cubes. I often use trimmings from my own veggies as well.

A temp gun to check any surface (including your cham) for more accurate temp readings. You will need fewer cage thermometers. Find them at Pro Exotics, LLLReptile and probably other places.

More single plug timers...you'll probably end up needing several different time settings so one multiple plug timer won't work for everything.