Reviewing your chameleon enclosures | Part 1
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- Thanks to everyone who submitted their enclosures for me to look at! Keep in mind these are just my opinions and recommendations based on my own knowledge and experiences.
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Your channel is amazing! I recently got a veiled chameleon. Your videos are extremely helpful and I haven't found anyone else who is so educated and clear. Thanks very much!
Glad I could help 💚 Congrats on the new chameleon!
@@NeptunetheChameleonDo you still review enclosures? I just got my first chameleon and id love an opinion from a good chameleon keeper!
@@noting963 Congrats on your new chameleon! I now offer enclosure review video calls. The dates and times are flexible but you can schedule one here: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/
@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you! Ill be sure to check that out
Finally got to watch this one 😍 you da best with all that good advice girl 👏🏼
Thank youuuuuu 💁♀️💁♀️
You are the reason i will buy a chameleon! I love chameleons but i didnt knew nothing about them,with your videos I gained a lot of knowledge.Amazing videos!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Definitely have helped with your videos built up my cage for 3 weeks now with all the information and errors others have made but thank you
Great to hear!
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Your videos and you are amazing! 🥰😍
Now I wish I would've sent in my enclosure too. I love your videos. I have been watching your videos a lot to keep my chameleon happy and healthy. I have been a little stressed with him because I got him as a birthday present so I didn't have time to prepare for a chameleon. (I really wanted one and was doing research but my parents told me that I couldn't have one) I got him back in February and it took me a couple months to build him a new enclosure and get it set up properly. I'm still trying to get his diet correct while dealing with Covid-19.
Well hopefully you can learn from the feedback I gave other people :) Most important things for a chameleon are the correct UVB, heat, humidity, and supplements. Here are my top 5 videos for new keepers: th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you for replying. I will definitely watch/rewatch those videos to make sure my chameleon is happy and healthy.
I loveeeeee this idea!!
Glad you liked it!
Neptune the Chameleon i really like this. It’s very informative and helpful to people who don’t know. I really love your channel.
Aww thank you 💚
I'm getting addicted to your videos
Hope you're finding them helpful!
I got the kit for my veiled chameleon.
It came with suction cups vs. Small hook and chain.They should include these.need a humid and waterer.
Enjoyed learning from you!
Hmm what kit did you get?
Really good vid I’m wanting to get a chameleon I’ve been studying them for couple of months this really hellpsthanks
No problem 👍
Thanks this is very helpful for putting mine together
Great to hear! Good luck with your enclosure :)
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank u
Thanks!
You are very welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I love all your videos and I subscribed
Thank you and thanks for the support!
I love ur channel very informational thank you so much
Aww you are very welcome 💚
Love this channel and I love Neptune , I personally have a baby male veiled chameleon
💚💚 That's awesome! I'm sure his colors are going to look great once he is older.
Neptune the Chameleon yeah I bet the will I’m from England so not America but I love Neptune’s enclosure I got so inspired , you give him such a good life , my chameleon is called goggles because of there funny and beautiful eyes how they always move around! Love your channel keep it up !
Love the name 😅 Thanks for the support!
Great video!!!!
Thank you :)
Subcribed after watching this, thanks
You’re welcome! I have some other cage review videos on the channel as well. Here is the most recent one I did: th-cam.com/video/WANDXbUkfFM/w-d-xo.html
You should do another one of these
I've done a few. Here is the playlist: th-cam.com/video/WANDXbUkfFM/w-d-xo.html
how often should you change the cage around
Have you herd or seen the three new chameleon species discovered?? Pretty awesome.
Hey I know this is four months later but I’m curious what are the three new species
Thank you so much for the feed back💕 definitely will get more branches for Pascal...
You are very welcome!
Yes I need to know can you use a humidifier with vics around chameleons
Hmmm I don't think that is something that I would recommend.
This is such great info! We are setting up our chameleon cage and these video's have been so helpful!!! Question - how do you tell the temp on the basking spot?
Awesome! I use a temperature gun and go into much more detail about the heat requirements for chameleons in this video: th-cam.com/video/7govEIUlM24/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you!!
I have small flies in my chameleons enclosure any ideas why he likes them but i dont know where they are coming from
Jake is my cousin! (And yes, rango is doing well)
I’m sad that nobody has Jackson Chamaleons 😢 but I’m happy that you uploaded a long video, very interesting and very helpful! Thank you! ♥️
Backwater reptiles is sold out of them. Can't find them. Ditto FL chems.
Ken Lapham I bought mine on SnakesAtSunset and he’s happy and Healthy
@@lmlxmiguelxlml5990 That's good. They seem to be very popular.
You're welcome! Also if you're looking for a Jackson's chameleon, check out the Facebook groups. Lots of breeders hang out on there. I have not heard positive things about Backwater Reptiles.
Regarding DIY feeding cups, is deeper better? Also should it be opaque?
Definitely should be opaque and you want it to be deep enough so that the bugs can't get out but not so deep your cham can't reach the bugs.
Do you have any recommendations on how to get rid of ants in my chameleons enclosure? I’m not even sure if they are ants but they were really small and they crawl really fast. I keep his cage clean and I’m not sure why these bugs are in there other than the plant is real and is in dirt.
My daughter has a Chamaeleon and we keep our communion outside and or outside has a lot of plants and or outside also has a fence so we don’t need to worry about him.
animals will get him
Hard to find info on Oustalets... specifically humidity and watering, im assuming its very similar to panthers
When will you do another one of these videos ? Want to make sure my chameleon cage is okay 👌
Veronica Lomeli Not sure yet. Feel free to DM me on Instagram :)
Love your videos! I just have a quick question. Recently I’ve really been wanting to get a chameleon myself and have been doing a bunch of research. I’ve noticed there are a lot of opinions on wire vs glass enclosure. I personally am leaning more towards a custom cage so I can have a combination of both. However, I was wondering if I were to get a glass cage and added a small circulation fan up top if that would be ok. Of course I would make sure there was no way of the chameleon getting caught in it. Please let me know your opinion. Thank you!
It really depends on what kind of chameleon you want to keep as well as the natural humidity levels of where you live. If you live somewhere dry, but want to keep a panther chameleon you may want a hybrid enclosure. If you live somewhere humid, but want to keep a veiled than you may want to consider a screen enclosure. Lots of factors to consider. I think hybrid enclosures are the way to go.
For the bottom could you use like a paper bag? Then you could just pull it out n toss it?
I supposed you could. Here is my video on what substrate to use: th-cam.com/video/YGJ4S_cPzes/w-d-xo.html
What plants do you recommend
Here’s my video about that: th-cam.com/video/oiKA30cm5-c/w-d-xo.html
how do you secure the branches in the encloser?
Jerrica Lopez I use Dragon Strand ledges but you can also use push pins on either side of the branch.
Wait.. you can leave a laying bin inside their enclosure even when they aren't ready to lay them? They won't mess with it or congest it?
Correct! This is actually highly recommended so then you don't have to worry about missing the signs of a gravid chameleon and miss putting in the laying bin. Just have to make sure the sand/soil stays the right consistency and doesn't dry out.
Can it be wide as well?
Yes. Just make sure it has height too.
What would you recommend to put on the bottom
Made a video about that: th-cam.com/video/YGJ4S_cPzes/w-d-xo.html
YAY a new video! :)
Whoop whoop!
Will you be doing another round of enclosure critiques? I am prepping for a male baby veiled and would love some input!
I still need to get the part 2 out for the first round of submissions before I take new submissions for another video. But feel free to DM me on Instagram @neptunethechameleon and I’ll try to help however I can.
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much! I will do that later today/tomorrow when I finish building the screens! ❤
Where do you get the branches do you buy it from the store or get it from a tree? Also what type of live plants do you recommend me getting to put inside the cage or is any plants safe?
I made a video all about my branches: th-cam.com/video/QwMzM6Zuzpg/w-d-xo.html There are lots of choices when it comes to plants. Here are my videos about plants: th-cam.com/video/1eJ9jKXCGoE/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/cCbME_5YYTg/w-d-xo.html These are also good resources: chameleonacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf & chameleonacademy.com/plants/
how much did the chameleon cost in englond
I really wish i found your channel before I purchased the chameleon kit. I've replaced just about everything in it for my 3 month old (i believe female) veiled. But thanks to you I now have just about everything replaced with the correct equipment. humidity and heat are perfect, she has live plants and plenty of coverage. Only thing is i purchased the wrong uvb for her when i was replacing things, which leads to a question I have. The cage is 18x18x36 and i currently have a zilla 10.0 t8 uvb. I know you said its not terrible, however my problem is that I have to wait another week just to order the correct light as I cannot find it in any pet store around me to just do a return and replacement, so I'm worried whether or not two weeks under a t8 will be bad for her or if she'll be okay in the meantime while i get the money to replace it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
You can sex a veiled by a spur on there hind foot
Do the plant lights affect the uvb for the Chams? Like isnt a plant light uvb? Sorry if this is a silly question.
Plant lights are a totally different light than UVB. I made a video that goes into all the details of what UVB is, why chameleons need UVB, what kind of UVB bulb they need etc. that you can watch here: th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html That should help you out :)
How do you keep it humid in the mesh cages?
Live plants help a lot! I made a video on how to raise the humidity levels: th-cam.com/video/kNhWocyfJAo/w-d-xo.html
How could I get my veiled chameleon comfortable with me or my family?
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/zHDGVtjezjs/w-d-xo.html
When do you turn off the lights? and do you turn both lights off or leave one on? I need to know to make sure I am not taking away what he needs!
All lights should be on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours. Check out these videos to learn more: th-cam.com/video/7govEIUlM24/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html
I am planning on getting a chameleon in the next few months. Do you have a particular video for set up of a terrarium? Would love to perfect the home before adopting!
Yes I do. Just keep in mind you may need a different UVB or heat bulb than what I use depending on how far away your branches are, the age of your chameleon, and the species. th-cam.com/video/6E1YsNeKq1I/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you you're the best!
“Hi every booooody”😂🤙🏼
any advice for a new chameleon owner?
Here is my video on what to expect when you bring a new chameleon home: th-cam.com/video/2IESxfzFnmc/w-d-xo.html. I also have a top 5 videos for new keepers playlist and top mistakes videos. Lots of content on my channel for new chameleon owners :)
Hi! What light yo recommend for plants that are safe for chameleons? You mentioned the plant led but any in specific?
I use the Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED bar. Here is my video on how to build a chameleon cage: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon is there a compact plant LED you recommend to put in a dual dome fixture? I wanna have two separate lights in there, one for plants, and the other for basking. And get a linear T5 uvb to put next to it.
Do you have any recommendations for enclosures ? I plan on getting 3 cages with 3 chameleons. Looking for enclosures that they can live forever in without having to be moved when they get bigger. Thanks
th-cam.com/video/wgU5rJkEhSI/w-d-xo.html
Okay no substrate then what is catching the water throughout the day??
A combination of potted live plants and a drainage system composed of holes in the bottom of the enclosure with a bucket to catch the water underneath. It is shown in my other videos.
I'm in desperate about my veil chameleon she won't eat and her eyes are closed for about 3days she is 6 months old I really need help
Sounds like a sick chameleon. I'd take them to the vet ASAP and consider booking a video call with me to review your care. Here's my video on the signs of a sick chameleon:th-cam.com/video/Rqpy9yOCyc8/w-d-xo.html
Where do you get a 24x24x48 cage I can’t find them
Gor Hilla Mine are Dragon Strand cages. But the most popular one is the ZooMed XL Reptibreeze.
Neptune the Chameleon thanks a lot!!
Hi, is the Plumeria plant safe for a baby Panther Chameleon?
I’ve never used one in my enclosure so I can’t say for certain. But here is a good resource to give you some ideas: chameleonacademy.com/plants/
How do I sent u a pic or 2 of my enclosure I got it all set up but I may need some tips this is my first time doing anything thing like this
Feel free to DM me on Instagram!
Already did idk if u can see them or not
Is it ok to put my chameleon enclosure in the livingroom? I have a built in bar top and I have him placed there so he's high up and won't be bothered by my toddler who actually respects all our reptiles... But would the smell and sounds from the kitchen and livingroom cause stress? One side of his enclosure is up against a wall and the backside has a forrest background. Lots of plants and trunk to climb from side to side and plants for hiding. (Mostly artificial)
Personally i think you should add more real plants. I think the living room would be good
Hello someone just gave me their chameleon with all included in the enclosure except mister and uvb bulb.but he seems to be not happy and does not like me close I don't want to disturb him much.i live in Gibraltar which is South of Spain its fairly warm in the summer 20 to 38 degrees and he is in a glass enclosure with roof mesh is this OK? Also I'm a smoker and I'm worried this might be harmful I'm new to all this topic I've wanted a chameleon for so long and don't want to do something wrong any advise would be appreciated.love Neptune and your videos are really helpful. thanks.
Congrats on the new chameleon!! I'd suggest watching my how to set up a chameleon enclosure video to help determine what changes need to be made to the cage: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html I would also check out my top 5 videos for new keepers: th-cam.com/video/J_WYt6POoog/w-d-xo.html Also worth noting that I have a friend who lived in an apartment whose neighbors smoked and as a result her chameleon developed all kinds of health issues. I would strongly encourage you to not smoke anywhere where the smoke could contaminate the air your chameleon breathes.
Can you please do this again and see how my baby chameleon is doing
I’m already editing a second round of submissions but feel free to check out my cage build video to make sure your enclosure is set up correctly.
Where do we submit them to love? 😍
Unfortunately submissions are closed. But I may do something like this again in the future.
hey, i have watched basically all your videos in the last 2 or 3 days so i dropped a sub.. i want to get a panther chameleon very badly, i know the basics of what to do and how to care for them,but do you have any other tips and tricks that haven't been in your videos for new owners. i have put hours into reasearching about these animals already but i was wondering if you have any advise for me as a new owner.
thank you.
There are some care sheets in the discription below if you want to check them out (:
Watching my videos is definitely a good place to start. In addition the the care sheets already mentioned, check out the Chameleon Academy (chameleonacademy.com/) and Chameleon Academy Podcast (chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-academy-podcast/) for more great resources and learning.
okay cool, thank you!
4:52 I wouldn´t recommend using that plant for any reptile, that is a Fiddle leaf fig. (Ficus lyrata), when one of his leaves or steams break a whited liquid (latex) came out and it´s toxic.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing.
Can you recommend some live plants for me please..
Also aswell why do you not recommend reptile carpet ..
Thanks for your help.
I have two videos about plants: th-cam.com/video/1eJ9jKXCGoE/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/cCbME_5YYTg/w-d-xo.html. This is also a good resource: chameleonacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf
I talk about the reptile carpet at 4:32 of this video: th-cam.com/video/LmUqpGQhmig/w-d-xo.html
Neptune the Chameleon thanks I tuned out. Thanks for getting back to me😃
is it okay to have enclosure 30cm x 30cm x 90cm for baby/juvenil? also, is it still proper for adult? and is it better to put the enclosure at outdoor, so can get the sunlight and dont need uvb lamp ?
That size is okay for a baby, but they will very quickly outgrow it. That is not big enough for a juvenile or an adult. Here is my video about cage sizes: th-cam.com/video/9P0uSEoFxTA/w-d-xo.html As far as keeping your chameleon outside, it totally depends on what the humidity and temperatures are where you live.
@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you.
My veiled hates his glass enclosure lives in a tree above it no humidity? I'm slowly workn on a bigger cage
It’s hard to find a glass enclosure that’s big enough for a chameleon.
i want this again so i can send mine i want you to rate my chameleon enclosure. do you have a group or forum?
Okay so I’m having a problem with not knowing what uvb light to get for my chameleon. The cage is 16x16x30 right now and my chameleon is only a few months old ( will upgrade cage when chameleon is bigger) I just don’t know what uvb to get or that I need. Please help
Right now I have the compacted uvb light that came with the cage. And I know that isn’t correct by watching your videos.
I made a video that answers that exact question: th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html If you still have questions after watching, let me know.
Neptune the Chameleon yes I have watched that video. So I should get the reptisun 5.0? And how many inches away should the highest branch be from the uvb ? 5?
I wouldn't be able to confirm if a 5.0 is the right bulb for your enclosure without seeing it, but the 5.0 is the most common recommendation. This should help you decide where to place your branch: chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-cage-set-up-replicating-the-sun/
hi. i have a veiled chameleon and have tried live plants COUNTLESS times. she kept eating them even though she has enough water and her diet seems fine too. i now give her chameleon safe veggies and greens, but iuse all fake plants and honestly it has been going great for me and my cham. all her plants died because of her eating them and it really costed me a lot tbh. is fake plants bad? i've seen different arguments on that but its really working great for us.
also, could you make a video about how to set up a laying bin?
Vincent Grégoire Definitely planning on making a laying bin video at some point :)
Live plants are much safer ESPECIALLY since she eats plants. If she tries to eat a fake plant and isn’t able to pass it, then she can become impacted and die.
Vincent Grégoire Keep in mind there is no one way to take care of a chameleon. Just my two cents since I’ve seen chams pass away from eating fake plants.
Hello! I would love to know your opinion on my tank! I have my veiled chameleon in with a 2 tree frogs and a green anole.
For the frogs the tank is quite hot and humid and I want to know if it’s a good home for my chameleon. Please let me know if we could chat!
I would strongly encourage you to not have other animals cohabitate with your chameleon. If you would like to book a video phone call with me to provide help, advice, and review your care, please use this booking tool: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/#. The times and dates are flexible so lmk if you don’t see a time that works for you. The chameleonforums.com is also a great place for asking/answering questions.
How do I get you to react/see my setup I have an adult Jackson’s chameleon humidity 50% all day and a spike of 70% on the top of every hour. Ambiance temp is 75F and a hot spot of 85F. UVB 15inch long liner Zoo med T8 10.0. I have paper towel on the bottom and change them every morning along with emptying out the run off water. It would be cool to get some helpful feed back on the set up my chameleon is named Charlie he is so sweet.
Sounds pretty good to me. I'd consider switching to a T5 5.0 UVB since those are the newest tech and standard for chameleons. Here are two great Jackson's care sheets that should help: www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/ & chameleonacademy.com/caresheets/
Are you responding to the emails bc I sent mine in but I did not get a reply or any response so I’m not sure if I sent it to the wrong email or not
No I’m not. I’ll try to cover the rest of the enclosures in a part 2.
I think I heard you say 55-60% humidity for a veiled chameleon was on the higher end. Can you explain that more? The pamphlet i got at the store for my cousin's veiled chameleon said humidity needed to be 50-80%. Our veiled chameleon is still a baby btw. I'm so confused: (
D You’ll want a humidity range of around 30-40% during the day and 70%+ at night for a veiled chameleon. Unfortunately there’s a lot of incorrect info out there about chameleons.
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much for letting me know! I rly want his lil guy to do good : )
My enclosure isn’t as big as these massive ones you shared , but my chameleon is happy and healthy and roams around it freely.
These were considered the minimum..... 2 by 2 by 4 feet
Can we still submit? Or is it too late
No sorry :( I’ve already filmed all of my reactions and suggestions. Already working on editing part 2. If people find this helpful, I may consider doing it again in the future.
What kind of wood is safe for chameleon s
What are you using the wood for? Building an enclosure?
@@NeptunetheChameleon yes
I'd check out chameleonforums.com and look at people's build threads showing how they built their enclosures and what wood and treatment they used. I don't have any experience with this.
@@NeptunetheChameleon alright thank you!
8:30 uhm miss that's a countertop
It's actually not :P I was messaging the person privately and they told me it was on the floor. Reason why it was on the floor was because the cage was too heavy to try and lift up.
How can I submit my set up to you?
My DMs are open on Instagram @neptunethechameleon
@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks!
My enclosure wasn’t in there 😣 will u be doing a part 2, to cover more of them?
Yes I will! Already working on editing it. The video was just getting too long to try and fit all of the entries into one video.
What no Jackson's come on people
Isn't buying real plants from like home depot bad because of mites and bugs?
All of my plants get washed and repotted. Tutorial video on how to do that will be posted this weekend.
hey there! I work in IT (and own a chameleon!) I was wondering if youd want a site? id do this for free and it would allow you add sources Ie. let me know! id love to help you do that!
Oh wow! What an offer! Feel free to DM me on Instagram @neptunethechameleon with a link to your portfolio or past work.
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