Organic coconut soil?

[Vvwviolet]

I recently got plants for the terrarium and picked up coconut organic soil without even thinking if it’s harmful to chameleon... I know coconut subtstrate isn’t great so I was wondering if a chameleon would be safe with organic coconut soil in just the plant pots?

 

[QuinnieLeeBlu]

Yes your chameleon should be safe! Do you have a feeding cup that might be good. You just don’t want your chameleon to eat a cricket or what ever you feed to have the soil on them so you chameleon doesn’t digest the soil. Hope this help!

 

[Vvwviolet]

Thank you! I am getting a chameleon in March but setting everything up now! I do have cups for feeding so that will be good. If I get a female do I need to worry about nesting in it?

 

[Flick boy]

Hi its good you are doing your homework and asking questions now b4 you get a cham if you get a girl I would recommend i lay bin consisting of either washed playsand or and organic soil 50/50 .

 

[QuinnieLeeBlu]

Thank you! I am getting a chameleon in March but setting everything up now! I do have cups for feeding so that will be good. If I get a female do I need to worry about nesting in it?

Umm i don’t have a female but i do know you need a laying bin i would do research on that.

 

[QuinnieLeeBlu]

umm i don’t think you need to worry about that i would do research on that!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

It's not a bad idea to cover pot soil with river pebbles large enough that a chameleon can't swallow them. This keeps them from ingesting any soil or digging in pots to lay eggs.

If you do get a female, a dedicated lay box is recommended. You can find a lot of info in the Resources section of this site.

 

[MissSkittles]

I recently got plants for the terrarium and picked up coconut organic soil without even thinking if it’s harmful to chameleon... I know coconut subtstrate isn’t great so I was wondering if a chameleon would be safe with organic coconut soil in just the plant pots?

Hi and welcome! I don’t think the coconut soil will be a problem for your plants. Do cover the soil with river rocks as @Klyde O'Scope has said though.
As you’re getting everything set up and will be getting a female, now is the time to make sure you’ve got all the correct info and stuff. This is a great resource to help guide you. https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-basics/. Make sure to read all of the modules. Then pop over to the specifics for the species you are getting for their care requirements.
When your girl is about 5-6 months old, you’ll be needing to put a lay bin in for her. Attaching a graphic to help. The bin should be at least 12” length/width and 8” deep. While play sand is best to use, you can add some plain organic soil and place a plant in a corner of the bin. Many chams do prefer to lay against plant roots. I always think it’s best to leave the lay bin as a permanent part of the enclosure.

 

[jamest0o0]

Or just go bioactive and forget the lay bin. chameleons can eat soil, it won't hurt them. The key is to have good husbandry.

 

[Vvwviolet]

Or just go bioactive and forget the lay bin. chameleons can eat soil, it won't hurt them. The key is to have good husbandry.

I was thinking this but am thinking with my lack of experience going bioactive wouldn’t be the best option. Eventually I will!

 

[MissSkittles]

Bioactive is actually much easier than you think. Here’s a great blog for when you’re ready.

 

[Vvwviolet]

Could you please resend the link, it isn’t showing:/

 

[MissSkittles]

Could you please resend the link, it isn’t showing:/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/intro-to-bio-activity.2429/
Been having glitches with my iPad lately. Hope this comes thru.