review my cage

ERKleRose said:
For branches, you can buy them online, but it’s cheaper and quicker to harvest some from pesticide free areas. Safe trees include oak, maple, birch, manzanita, crepe myrtle, any hardwood/non-toxic and non-sap producing trees. Scrub and wash really well with Dawn dish soap and hot water, then rinse really really well and let air dry before putting them in the cage

For vines, you can use real or fake, just no Exo Terra or moss vines

For timers for lights, you can get basic analog timers from Walmart, Amazon, any home improvement store, etc. or smart ones from Amazon

If your nighttime temps get down to 65*F or lower, you can fog. You can either buy a cool mist fogger or make your own

Here’s some more helpful links:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/building-trust-with-your-chameleon.2396/ (trust building blog)
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/drainage-systems-for-cages-get-creative.102038/ (drainage system ideas)
http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/how-to-set-up-proper-chameleon.html (cage set up link)
https://chameleonacademy.com/setting-up-a-chameleon-cage/ (cage set up link)
https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/ (most up to date veiled care sheet, though basking temps are for adult male veileds only, humidity can be lower during the day- 30-50%, and feeder amounts are incorrect, use this post as a schedule: https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...ew-veiled-chameleon-owner.193901/post-1815648 )
Feeding cups:
https://dragonstrand.com/constructing-a-chameleon-feeder-run/ (diy feeder run- knitting mesh is a better option for the climbing surface)
https://tkchameleons.com/collections/accessories/products/shooting-gallery (Large or small; Rainbow Mealworms also sells these)
https://www.fullthrottlefeeders.com/feedercups (I’ve made a diy version of this with pvc pipe and knitting mesh)
https://sunsetchameleons.com/product/chameleon-feeder/
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Thank you again
 
just want to welcome you. Everyone here is super nice and helpful. Do you already have your chameleon?

My suggestion is the kit that @BleuSaphir linked a bit further up in post #8. It has all the supplies you need to get started and will set you up for success from the start. You definitely can purchase things separately if you prefer though.

@ERKleRose has given you the best info possible. I know it’s overwhelming and is a lot to take in. Just read through it, take your time and ask as many questions as you need. You can not ask too many and we love helping!!
 
Gloriawood said:
just want to welcome you. Everyone here is super nice and helpful. Do you already have your chameleon?

My suggestion is the kit that @BleuSaphir linked a bit further up in post #8. It has all the supplies you need to get started and will set you up for success from the start. You definitely can purchase things separately if you prefer though.

@ERKleRose has given you the best info possible. I know it’s overwhelming and is a lot to take in. Just read through it, take your time and ask as many questions as you need. You can not ask too many and we love helping!!
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🙃 somehow I missed the photo of your cutie in the first post 🤣
 
A couple of corrections I need to make:
ERKleRose said:
For branches, you can buy them online, but it’s cheaper and quicker to harvest some from pesticide free areas. Safe trees include oak, maple, birch, manzanita, crepe myrtle, any hardwood/non-toxic and non-sap producing trees. Scrub and wash really well with Dawn dish soap and hot water, then rinse really really well and let air dry before putting them in the cage
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*air dry the branches in the sun!
ERKleRose said:
For vines, you can use real or fake, just no Exo Terra or moss vines
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No fake vines that have fake leaves either
 
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