Sleeping Chameleons: What do they prefer?

[Forest Gump]

I have some mountain climbing rope suspended in the air. My veiled chameleon sleeps on the rope each night. Just curious what is the best sleeping items for chameleons? I have heard they sleep on little hammocks, is that something they prefer? What does yours prefer to sleep on? I am taking a picture of my chameleon right now.... here it is> I use bamboo, zip ties, climbing rope, and a lot of hot glue for his setup. He has been living in this room for 4 months now, and I have a secondary enclosure for him as well. He has been growing strong, he is 11 months old, had him since he was a few weeks old. He eats wax worms, superworms, crickets, and hornworms just added to his diet once as a treat so far. Got any pictures of yours sleeping, please share. Thanks!

 

[Forest Gump]

His name is Prince. Spends about 2 hours a day out in the sun next to me, I swim in the pool and watch him, he climbs the trees. Cham Life

 

[timw1]

I don't know who's got it better, you or him!

 

[K_Wolf]

Chams usually like to sleep where they feel secure and protected, which would mean that some thick foliage covering is preferred. Hammocks work, some chameleons will use them and others won't, but if you choose to provide one I'd put it somewhere that's well covered.

 

[alphakenc]

Something sturdy will always keep the sleeping cham in balance without falling accidentally.

 

[opheliaeatsbugs]

This is Ophelia sleeping in a potted plant. I just thought she had a cute butt haha... but that's probably weird @alphakenc , what do you think?

 

[alphakenc]

This is Ophelia sleeping in a potted plant. I just thought she had a cute butt haha... but that's probably weird @alphakenc , what do you think?

I think its great that she found the butt warmer plant and I just woke up with my toe curl so I can definitely related to her curly tail.

 

[Forest Gump]

I will add a little hammock for him, see if he likes it. He really likes the climbing ropes. I have noticed that he always climbs out to the furthest point, distance wise, away from his usual spot, to go poop,etc. Why do they do that? Do you think it knows?

 

[Forest Gump]

I added a few more pictures of his free range. He even added a few pictures of his hanging out at the pool area. Sometimes he just sits with me on the pool float and we just chill-lax

 

[jajeanpierre]

I will add a little hammock for him, see if he likes it. He really likes the climbing ropes. I have noticed that he always climbs out to the furthest point, distance wise, away from his usual spot, to go poop,etc. Why do they do that? Do you think it knows?

I notice you don't have any natural bark-covered branches. Bamboo is really slippery and a poor choice of perch. So are smooth dowels. You haven't given your chameleon much of a choice.

Are those green-colored bamboo stakes from a garden center? I believe the green bamboo stakes are treated with a toxic preservative.

Chameleons don't sleep on flat surfaces (hammocks) unless they are terribly weak. They sleep on branches, often vertically.

 

[broderp]

How do you mist this free range?