Small for adult male?

[Moreau]

This male is 1.5 years old, apparently he is 5-6" without tail, is this a bit on the small side for a male? Any thoughts about him health wise from the picture? I am going to be getting this guy in a few days, he is in a smaller aquarium at his current home which is why I'm asking if he looks stunted. He will be my very first chameleon.

 

[ReptiGurl]

Hello Moreau,
Glad you found us on the forums.
I know Julia was helping you with this chameleon on Kijiji, right? I am from the same area and am well acquainted with her. 5-6" body length is fairly small for an adult veiled. He doesn't show any signs of MBD in his limbs so that is really good news. His veil is a little wonky but it's the limbs you want to worry about. Obviously the previous owner had no clue how to care for a chameleon but since you found us I am sure you will quickly learn what it takes.

 

[ReptiGeek]

Sorry I meant to post that with my profile, not girlfriends =P

 

[Neonchams1]

Sorry I meant to post that with my profile, not girlfriends =P

i was born in vancouver! just thought id say that

 

[Moreau]

Thanks for having a look, yes Julia has been very helpful so far. That forum is a bit on the slow side so I thought I would post here too.
If he is smaller, would a 36" tall enclosure be okay? Or is the 48" one still the best way to go? He is currently in an 18" high tank.

 

[RandJreptiles]

Glad you are part of chameleon forums now! (Julia here!) You probably want to go with the bigger cage. 36" is not tall enough for a male.... hopefully some other people will chime in and offer advice! Sorry I have been kinda slow answering your questions!

 

[ReptiGeek]

I've heard some people say that 36"x18"x18" are the minimum size enclosure for a male veiled, just like the minimum size enclosure for a bearded dragon is a 40g breeder tank. I have also heard that a lot of breeders keep their chameleons in 36" high enclosures. However 48" gives that extra foot for your chameleon and will offer a greater temperature variation from top to bottom. If you can afford the bigger, go for it!

And NeonChams I was born in Van too, I live in Richmond now. I put Vancouver as my home place on the site so people actually know where it is. I can't imagine many people know where Richmond is =P
Cheers to being a vancouverite!

 

[Moreau]

Thank you I will go with the 2 x 2 x 4. He will have to live in his current tank for a little while though, as I will have to order the cage online. I am picking him up tonight and I am very excited! Oh, and I'm in Pitt Meadows, not too far from Van.