LeeroyJenkins
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I just got my veiled chameleon today and Im not sure what sticks and stuff to put in his cage for him to climb on. Whats the best play ground for him?
What should I put in his cage
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serenitystarlite
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How old is he and what size is your cage?
CleaTheChameleon
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Defiantly get some live plants like pothos, ficus, and an umbrella plant. Also go to Petco or Petsmart and buy some vines for him. How old is he?
LeeroyJenkins
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Ill post the video I just recored of his cage, hes about to get his first kill in his new cage..
*Edit He's 2 weeks old
*Edit He's 2 weeks old
CleaTheChameleon
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Sweet lets see it!
CleaTheChameleon
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UH oh. Where do i start.
First of all, get rid of that red bulb and get a normal 40 watt basking bulb. What kind of UVB do you have to?
Next, Chameleons don't drink from water dishes. They need moving water. Either get a dripper or get a mister. Both will work best
Also, Get rid of the substrate at the bottom of the cage. If chameleons should for a cricket that is on the substrate and get some of the substrate along with the cricket, it can lead to impaction. You dont want that. Juts put some paper towel or newspaper
First of all, get rid of that red bulb and get a normal 40 watt basking bulb. What kind of UVB do you have to?
Next, Chameleons don't drink from water dishes. They need moving water. Either get a dripper or get a mister. Both will work best
Also, Get rid of the substrate at the bottom of the cage. If chameleons should for a cricket that is on the substrate and get some of the substrate along with the cricket, it can lead to impaction. You dont want that. Juts put some paper towel or newspaper
LeeroyJenkins
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UH oh. Where do i start.
First of all, get rid of that red bulb and get a normal 40 watt basking bulb. What kind of UVB do you have to?
Next, Chameleons don't drink from water dishes. They need moving water. Either get a dripper or get a mister. Both will work best
Also, Get rid of the substrate at the bottom of the cage. If chameleons should for a cricket that is on the substrate and get some of the substrate along with the cricket, it can lead to impaction. You dont want that. Juts put some paper towel or newspaper
The red bulb isnt good? is from Zoo Med and its a nocturnal infrared heat lamp...75 watt
CleaTheChameleon
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Sadly...no
LeeroyJenkins
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how come its no good?
And the terrain at the bottom of the cage wont be a problem im hand feeding him
And the terrain at the bottom of the cage wont be a problem im hand feeding him
pssh
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No the red bulbs aren't actually very goodfor the chams. Plain household incandescent bulbs work just fine. What kind of UVB does he have?
I'd get some more plants in there. What size is the cage? If he's 2 weeks old it's probably too big.
Edit: the red bulbs don't shine 'white' light like the sun, and it keeps them awake at night. Veileds are known to eat dirt and substrate so it's still a risk if it's bark or something.
I'd get some more plants in there. What size is the cage? If he's 2 weeks old it's probably too big.
Edit: the red bulbs don't shine 'white' light like the sun, and it keeps them awake at night. Veileds are known to eat dirt and substrate so it's still a risk if it's bark or something.
LeeroyJenkins
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its coconut husk
Lizardlover
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There is no problem with that being in your enclosure. It helps keep in the humidity and although people recommend substrate for pygmy chameleons, they suffer the same risk of impaction as true chameleons.
The only thing I would recommend is add some live plants, and swap out that red light for a 60 watt housebulb. Something you may want to consider is putting in some hydroton balls on the very bottom, put a layer of screen on top of it, and then add organic soil, that way your plants don't have to sit in a pot.
There is nothing wrong with having a substrate so don't worry about everything else you've been told. I have been keeping a few species with substrate since the day I got them, and there have been absolutely not issues. Woodchips are a different issue but what you have is fine.
LeeroyJenkins
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Thats all I need it s 60 watt housebulb?
Lizardlover
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Yes, that will provide an adequate basking spot for him, just make sure he can get under it, but also have about 5-6 inches between him and the light.
LeeroyJenkins
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Im about to go to petco can you give me a link to what I need
Lizardlover
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Im not sure theres a "link" but I can give you a list.
60 watt housebulb
fake vines(biovine is a popular brand) or sticks that have been cleaned from outside.
A plant for coverage ( ficus, or umbrella(schefflera) plants work well)
hydroton (optional)
organic soil (optional)
I also did not see a UVB light. If you dont have one you will need a 5.0 linear UVB bulb and a fixture for it.
dont forget to ditch the bowl.
60 watt housebulb
fake vines(biovine is a popular brand) or sticks that have been cleaned from outside.
A plant for coverage ( ficus, or umbrella(schefflera) plants work well)
hydroton (optional)
organic soil (optional)
I also did not see a UVB light. If you dont have one you will need a 5.0 linear UVB bulb and a fixture for it.
dont forget to ditch the bowl.
LeeroyJenkins
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btw the bowl is to catch the drops from my dripper
Lizardlover
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Thats fine then, but make sure you clean it regularly, again, your chameleon would really benefit from a live plant in there.
