Jackson chameleon
I know a fair amount about chameleons but I have a question for someone who is very confident in there knowledge about chameleon husbandry. So I have a terrarium that is 36x18x18 and the front of it is completely screen along with the top but glass on the other sides. Would that be suitable for a chameleon? I also take my reptiles outside regularly so it would not always be in the terrarium.
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My gut reaction, without seeing a picture, is, that for Trioceros jacksonii it might be acceptable. I have kept them in both open air (mesh type) and tall front opening vivariums. It also depends on the temperatures and humidity of the external environment that your Chamaeleonidae will be kept in. I.E.: the temperatures and humidity of your house, will, GREATLY influence the way you keep your Chameleons and the enclosure type(s) you use. Quote:
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Thank you. I am in fact talking about jacksons chameleons. The terrarium is a normal sized 55 gallon terrarium and I smashed out one side and turned it on its side to stand up right and then put a screen top on it. I will upload a photo
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Oh and my only prior experience with chameleons is my veiled chameleon I had when I was younger and taking care of a friends panther chameleon for a long period of time. Besides that I have plenty of experience with other species of reptiles and amphibians.
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I hope this post made sense. If, you need any further assistance regarding my convoluted post, please, let me know. Thanks!! |
Hopefully, you have done some research on Jackson's and know that their husbandry requirements are different than Veiled and Panther's.
Number one, please remove the substrate. Chams can accidently ingest substrate which could have deadly consequences. Also, due to the high humidity requirements, substrate can foster mold, bacteria, etc, particularly when they "eliminate". Better to use paper towels or nothing in a cham cage, particularly since you do not have an all-screen cage. Also, because Jackson's are a montane species, they require lower basking and ambient temps than a Veiled or Panther, so you will want to pay close attention to your basking and cooler temps since you are using a modified glass tank which will retain more heat than a traditional screen enclosure. Also please realize that your tank size is pretty much the minimum size that any cham keeper would recommend for an adult Jackson's. |
And, yes .... as pointed out previously, the less handling (like taking outside), the better where ALL chameleons are concerned. Just provide the proper UVB without further stressing the animal.
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Thank you for all the answers ! I Have done loads of research and will take everything said here into consideration
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