Sassy Veiled Cham

[MissLissa]

Thank you!! that's actually very helpful! I'll try doing those things. I've already zip tied what I have in there so far, I'll probably continue to do that. I'll also consider getting pothos plants, that seems like a useful plant for her to climb and eat. This was really useful, thanks!!!

No problem If you have any difficulties; the people here are usually really supportive and helpful.

Do you have a source for branches? If not, try the bird section of your local petstore: they usually have a bunch of pet-safe natural branches in a variety of sizes, and depending on your screen sometimes they even come with hardware that makes them easier to attach (sometimes the hardware makes it more difficult- it depends). Alternately, you can take pet-safe branches from outside (birch, poplar, apple, aspen, cottonwood- basically, if it's safe for pet birds it's likely safe for chams) and use those. Make sure you collect them legally, though! I scrub all branches (petstore or wild) with a 5% bleach solution, then dry them in the oven at 250F for about 45 mins to 1 hour. Some people just give them a scrub with clean water and use them like that, without drying or bleach. It's really up to you, but I'm a bit of a hypochondriac so I use bleach!

If/when you get your pothos, make sure you repot it with chameleon safe soil (no fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, etc) and cover the soil with really big rocks so she doesn't eat it. The soil should also be quick draining: if you take the list of requirements to your local plant nursery, they should be able to help you pick something out.

Have you checked out the "Resources" section at the top of the forum's page? It has some really great sections on enclosures, etc, that you might find helpful Here's the quick link:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/enclosures/

 

[DaChameleonKing]

Some chameleons just don't like being held. I know that so many people say these methods but they work 1. Cup feed because they will see that you are their source of food. 2. Hand feeding their favorite foods, hand feeding helps them associate your hands with treats and other good things.

 

[My Chamelon]

No problem If you have any difficulties; the people here are usually really supportive and helpful.

Do you have a source for branches? If not, try the bird section of your local petstore: they usually have a bunch of pet-safe natural branches in a variety of sizes, and depending on your screen sometimes they even come with hardware that makes them easier to attach (sometimes the hardware makes it more difficult- it depends). Alternately, you can take pet-safe branches from outside (birch, poplar, apple, aspen, cottonwood- basically, if it's safe for pet birds it's likely safe for chams) and use those. Make sure you collect them legally, though! I scrub all branches (petstore or wild) with a 5% bleach solution, then dry them in the oven at 250F for about 45 mins to 1 hour. Some people just give them a scrub with clean water and use them like that, without drying or bleach. It's really up to you, but I'm a bit of a hypochondriac so I use bleach!

If/when you get your pothos, make sure you repot it with chameleon safe soil (no fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, etc) and cover the soil with really big rocks so she doesn't eat it. The soil should also be quick draining: if you take the list of requirements to your local plant nursery, they should be able to help you pick something out.

Have you checked out the "Resources" section at the top of the forum's page? It has some really great sections on enclosures, etc, that you might find helpful Here's the quick link:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/enclosures/

Thanks again! I never thought to use the bird part of the store, but it makes sense. She has natural, cleaned and baked sticks in there now too! Will do, thanks again!