Screen Tank Or Chameleon First?

[djdrum]

OK I am thinking about capturing a Chameleon here in Hawaii. So should I buy the screen tank and everything first or capture the Chameleon first?

 

[Olimpia]

You should have everything set up first, and allow for a few days of running the lights and such to see where temperatures, humidity, etc. are. Bringing a chameleon inside from the wild can be traumatic and not all chameleons acclimate well to the change, so having a proper set up first is the best thing to prepare.

We have a Jackson's caresheet under "resources," it should help you tremendously with any questions you may have.

 

[Juliaf3]

Screen enclosure. Completely set up, and run it for a day or two and work out any kinks. Make the transition from wild to captivity nice a smooth. You don't want to catch him and then move him from enclosure to enclosure. Or catch him and move him into an enclosure that will need to be changed or altered in anyway.

 

[Juliaf3]

Beat me to it Olympia

 

[Lathis]

Get everything set up, then the chameleon. No tanks, you only need a screen cage. Have you read through all the "Getting Started" links?

 

[chameeeleon]

Well I don't know how one goes about capturing and taming a wild chameleon... but, I do know that you should definitely get the cage all set up first (whether you are buying a chameleon or capturing one). That way you can make sure all the temps, humidity, etc. are good.

 

[Juliaf3]

Get everything set up, then the chameleon. No tanks, you only need a screen cage. Have you read through all the "Getting Started" links?

I think out tank and this persons tank are two different things. They mean screen enclosure. Just said screen tank instead.

 

[ir0k]

wow, that's kinda cool. capturing a chameleon

I cant even think about doing that here in California. but as they are native in Hawaii I think it would be very fun to try and capture one and raise it.

Best of luck with that.
And as everyone else has mentioned already. Getting everything set up is the best way to go. as your chameleon would be climbing all over your house!!

 

[misshissingroaches]

wow, that's kinda cool. capturing a chameleon

I cant even think about doing that here in California. but as they are native in Hawaii I think it would be very fun to try and capture one and raise

I live in cali too and I cant even imagine going out and capturing one!!!

 

[Big Gulp]

I'd probably capture it first and let it run around your bathroom for a few days while you get the cage all set up.

But you shouldn't listen to me. Listen to the others.

 

[ir0k]

I live in cali too and I cant even imagine going out and capturing one!!!

come to think of it. If they were by chance native to where I live and I was able to see them in great abundance, I may not even catch one, just enjoy them in nature. But who can really tell right, I'd probably try and catch one.

 

[GTSLOW]

I would leave it in the wild where it's lived its entire life.

 

[Jaden]

come to think of it. If they were by chance native to where I live and I was able to see them in great abundance, I may not even catch one, just enjoy them in nature. But who can really tell right, I'd probably try and catch one.

I live in California too, and I've heard of some non native populations around the coast. I know for a fact that there are jacksonii xantholophus in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo county, and I also know of rumors of them in Laguna Beach and San Diego. I think they are rare though and hard to find, however I have no personal experience.

Also, the Jacksons are non native in Hawaii too. They originated from a group of captives that were released by a pet shop owner. When I was in Hawaii last summer, I was lucky enough to see a female jackson, it was amazing! I hope you guys have luck with chameleon-hunting too,

Jaden

 

[Psychobunny]

I know people do it all the time, but I wonder how well an adult jax would acclimate from wild to captive, I would think, not very well, but you could always return it to where you found it if it doesn't work out.

And I agree with the other posts, get everything set up and ready.

Make sure to monitor the basking temps over several hours with a digital probe thermometer.

 

[pigglett79]

The best would be to house it outdoors as you know the weather there suits them just fine. Then there is not a need for UV lights or any D3 supplement.

 

[ChameleonsByVanGogh]

capture it

i would capture it get some good pics with my kids and let him crawl around on my head. then put him back in the tree i got him from

 

[nisselokeo]

Wow put up a picture when you do catch it!