pcfreak
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he dimensions of the cage im going to build is 3 feet wide x 3 feet deep x 5 feet tall. How old would a chameleon have to be if I put him in here?
Thanks,
Jacob
Thanks,
Jacob
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cage size
- Thread starter pcfreak
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Howdy,
There are advantages and disadvantages to a large enclosures. The one that you are probably zeroing in on is the chameleons ability to hunt down food in a large enclosure without starving in the process. I'd guess that the typical species would be big enough if older than 6-8 months. Other issues will be making sure that he can get to his basking/UVB source. That usually means 6"-12" from a Reptisun 5.0 tube and up to 90-95F basking temps for something like a Veiled Chameleon. And will you be able to keep the rest of the enclosure temps in the proper range? Obviously, many keepers are highly successful with large enclosures. It just may end up being more work than you think to make it all happen. Don't hesitate to get/make a smaller enclosure until he gets bigger.
Good Luck!
There are advantages and disadvantages to a large enclosures. The one that you are probably zeroing in on is the chameleons ability to hunt down food in a large enclosure without starving in the process. I'd guess that the typical species would be big enough if older than 6-8 months. Other issues will be making sure that he can get to his basking/UVB source. That usually means 6"-12" from a Reptisun 5.0 tube and up to 90-95F basking temps for something like a Veiled Chameleon. And will you be able to keep the rest of the enclosure temps in the proper range? Obviously, many keepers are highly successful with large enclosures. It just may end up being more work than you think to make it all happen. Don't hesitate to get/make a smaller enclosure until he gets bigger.
Good Luck!
pcfreak
New member
im planning on getting a 3 month old instead and i guess around or after christmas i will build a bigger cage.
thanks,
Jacob
P.S. Is the habba mist ok for a cage 18x18x36?
thanks,
Jacob
P.S. Is the habba mist ok for a cage 18x18x36?
Howdy,
The Habba Mist just doesn't cut-it for chameleons. It is designed to run for up to only ONE minute at a time. It doesn't hold much more than a pint or two of water. It is better than nothing. But for the $40+ that you'll spend, if you are looking at one of the other mistings systems, invest in it now.
On the other hand, if you want to buy the leftover Habba Mist that I have, they're great!
(It's cheaper to learn from our mistakes...)
Good Luck.
The Habba Mist just doesn't cut-it for chameleons. It is designed to run for up to only ONE minute at a time. It doesn't hold much more than a pint or two of water. It is better than nothing. But for the $40+ that you'll spend, if you are looking at one of the other mistings systems, invest in it now.
On the other hand, if you want to buy the leftover Habba Mist that I have, they're great!
(It's cheaper to learn from our mistakes...)Good Luck.