What NOT to buy for your chameleon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- Just because there is a picture of a chameleon on the box, does not mean you should get it for your chameleon. These are all things I would avoid buying for your chameleon.
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Compact UVB
1:35 Chameleon kit
2:07 Reptile carpet
2:16 Reptibark
3:00 Plastic plants
4:24 Small plants
4:52 Waterfall
5:56 Big dripper
6:30 Fluker's orange cubes
6:59 Dead bugs
7:25 Mealworms
7:37 Hammocks
8:13 Red heat bulbs
8:38 Moss vines
9:10 Fluker's Bend-A-Vine
9:33 Dual domes
10:15 Reptile branded accessories
11:15 Outro
I work at a pet store and the main reason I started working there was because I was so tired of how much false information on animals went on in the store, I am now the head of the petcare department and we have ditched the packets the send us and I have instructions for each animal and their care down to the last detail and we print them and give them to the customer for them. I have a lot of people now coming in and showing me photos of their reptiles to show me how good they’re doing and how much they’re loving them and it makes me so happy to see :)
This makes me so, so, so happy to hear! Thank you for doing what is best for these animals. If you’re looking for someone to review the care sheet you’ve made for a chameleon, I’d be happy to take a look and provide any feedback. Keep being awesome 👍🏻
Neptune the Chameleon I’ll send it to you through an Instagram DM and for a night light I use a low wattage ceramic heat bulb! Doesn’t produce the light but still provides him heat which he does need a little more of at night in my home!
Be careful with the night heat bulb. Mine burned his back.
Can you please help me learn stuff about my chameleon? I feel bad for him because he is kind of scared of me and I’m getting really worried because I want it to live as long as possible and everyone says different things so I’m getting really confused lol.
If you do respond the only social media’s I have are TH-cam and tiktok
Reading through all these comments I'm really impressed how you answer every question and despite advising people to use the search function first you still put the links into every query. So much care and time. It's definitely noticed and appreciated and rare.
Aww thank you for the kind words and noticing the effort I put in. Much appreciated 💚
I work at a p*tc* and I’m taking home a little jackon’s chameleon who just recovered from a bacterial infection (that I now know was from us overmisting him 😢) and your videos have been SO helpful in my research h for his setup. I feel pretty crappy about the conditions he started his life in but now I’m confident that he’s going to have a much happier and healthier life!!!
Good luck with your new chameleon!!
I love how you blurred out P*tc*😂😂😂😂😂😂
You heard it here first!! Bearded dragons love sippin on pina coladas!! 😎
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Neptune the Chameleon where did you buy Neptune?
I really want one
Jrsquid1 From a local reptile shop. Here are some good places to buy from: chameleonacademy.com/plants/
Neptune the Chameleon thank you
I literally have that entire kit and almost everything you said not to buy 😰
Oh no!! Well hopefully you can make the changes I suggested.
Same lol, I felt bad for my little guy after watching this video
I'm on the same boat, I just got him yesterday. And mostly everything she mentioned I have lol. Same kit too
Petsmart/pet warehouse doin us dirty
Every chameleon is different, some of these items could be alright like the bendy branches my cham prefers to climb on them vs the branches from his plants because they give him better grip. I clean his cage regularly and mine aren't flaking so it all depends!
By FAR the most informative videos on the internet for these guys! Love your cages too and thanks for the link on where to buy them. Been researching as much as i can for an upcoming chameleon adoption and this has given me so much great info! Keep doing what your doing!
Thank you so much! Good luck with your research and soon to be new chameleon :)
I love how you always provide reasons as to why you should/should not buy items. It really helps me understand why you are advising it. Thank you for all of the information.
That’s exactly why I do it! To help you guys understand the bigger picture and feel confident in your care decisions. Anyone can read off of a care sheet, but to truly understand how it all works, it’s important to explain the WHY behind it all :)
Thank you so much for all of the incredible info over the years! Congrats on 20k subs!
Thanks so much!
I’ve been doing a ton of research about chams as I want to get one soon and your vids have helped me tremendously in my research! Keep it up you’re doing a great job!!:)
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the information!
My girlfriend and I just got a new Chameleon yesterday. This is her 2nd but I have never owned or cared for one before so I’ve been doing as much research as possible.
Turns out she’s used almost everything you don’t recommend in this video. I’m glad I know this information now so we can work towards giving our new friend the best home possible 🙂
Congrats on the new chameleon and good luck with the changes. Here is a good video to start with: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html
Same! My boyfriend had a chameleon before, that passed away due to an infected foot from losing a nail. The vet gave him a shot, but sadly he still died the next day. Anyways, we (mostly I because I’m the one who goes all out to take care of him) got a 3 year old male veiled chameleon from this girl who was basically on bed rest for two years after an injury and got him, but she’s starting school and wanted someone who had time to give him what he needs. Anyways, she gave me so much info since he’s my first, and he came with his WHOLE enclosure, vitamins, lights, misting, all that. However, I started doing a bunch of research Bc some days he’d look very pale. I also noticed random little white spots in places on him that are like, flaky. Almost like patches of peeling. His back feet also started to peel then I realized it was because his ankles were swelling!! I messaged her asking for answers on how to care for him Bc the internet scared me. She said those things were normal for him. Some days he was happy and bright, others pale and almost seeming sad or sick. She got him when he was already 1. I originally felt better based of what she said and my research, but furthering it, I’m now scared again. He’s had that double light since she got him, only fake plants in his cage, a two bug diet one of them being the worms, the vitamins that were NOT recommended, and I noticed he only hand feeds and even hand waters. I have to hand mist around him for a bit then he will come drink from the nozzle. Im officially worried about the little guy. 😔 I clearly need to redo everything about his environment. But with that being said. I still have some questions. I tried to get his exact schedule from her for feeding, misting, lighting, ect., but she said he didn’t really have one. So I’m sure he’s been stressed with the move and lack of scheduling. Also concerned be that all those things she said are normal for him, but when given the vitamins the back ankle swelling will go down. But they’re the vitamins in this video 😅 so I’m not wanting to continue that, but I’m unsure of a better way as of now. She’s also never taken him to a vet. I’d also like a recommendation on the best place to put his enclosure. Which is a 5ft tall 3ft wide screened enclosure. I didn’t intend for this much info to be dropped on your comment 😂 I was originally trying to basically just say SAME to having knowledge of all the wrong stuff. But I get worked up thinking about all that could be wrong 😅 so if you have any advice on how you guys handled your new baby! Or maybe someone will see this and be able to help. I’m just really wanting him to be okay. 🥲💖
Great advice on the real food vs other items. the other items work but not nearly as well (it isn't even close), got that idea from your videos
Thank you! I just recently got a veiled chameleon and this video will definitely help me improve my husbandry as a new chameleon owner!
Happy to help!
This video is killer! Really good information that isn't common knowledge and it definitely should be!
Thank you so much! Hopefully it’ll be able to help some people.
@@NeptunetheChameleon it did help
Just got a veiled chameleon! This helped so much! Thank you!
Happy to help!
I’m getting a chameleon and was going to get the set thanks for the heads up love your videos they help me get prepared for my new friend
Happy to help!
Congrats on 20k subs!! 🎉🎉
Thank you!!
Thank you, very straight forward!
I got my chameleon on impulse (normally would not do this but i fell in love) and I knew nothing. I bought the stupid kit and haven’t used anything except for the enclosure itself. Wish I would have watched your videos beforehand, it would have saved me a lot of money but I appreciate your videos and always answering questions I’ve had! I’ve already recommended your channel to so many people!
Glad you're finding the videos helpful! Good luck with your chameleon :) Make sure you upgrade their cage ASAP. The kit cage is only good for babies.
@@NeptunetheChameleon i def will. Right now he (name is Karma) is really small and I already purchased the proper UVB light, dripper, timers, etc. so I’m trying to let him adjust a bit and then I will definitely upgrade!
Extremely helpful, I’m just starting out and looking at keeping von Höhnel's so this gave me some really good tips
Happy to help!
Thanks for the tips. Love the video and how you act it out!
Thank you!!
I’m so glad Everything me and my girlfriend have bought for our chameleon was in this video 😂😂and I was working on getting everything I needed to make a water fall as well.
Cameron Travis Oh man 🙈 That’s exactly why I made this video because it’s SO COMMON for people to buy the wrong stuff. Hopefully you can make all the right changes.
Thank you so much. I bought my very first reptile at all being a Jackson chameleon yesterday. I set him up in a pretty nice place with all the basics he need but this video really touched base on all the things I was worried about with him. Upgrades coming today pascal 🦎❤️
Good luck with Pascal :)
Awesome video I have implemented many of your suggestions in both of my chameleons enclosures !
Happy to hear that :)
The spray bottle sound effect 🤣👌
Gotta keep it interesting haha
Very, very helpful thank you so much. You always cover every topic 🥰👍
Happy to hear that!
This was a great video! A lot of helpful stuff for a future new keeper like me lol
Happy to hear :) That's exactly why I made this video.
Right when i saw this I returned the chameleon kit. Wasn’t getting a true chameleon though, was prepping for a Western Bearded Anole (Anolis barbatus). But nether the less found this extremely helpful!
The first video of yours i watched and have become a fan ever since. Keep up the amazing work! 🙃
Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for the kind words :)
Stoked to see this video
New chameleon owner and learned a lot from your video
Thanks alot
Glad I could help!
God this video did help a lot. I realized the chameleon kit sucked and I didn’t use anything in it, since I got a lot of the stuff right all I really need is a bigger cage for my boy.
Red Nightmare Sounds like you’re making the right changes 👏🏻
Glad that you added mealworms. I keep hearing of people using them. When you showed mealworms you also showed a picture of hornworms but you didn't talk about it. I use them as a treat. I think you should say that hornworms are not a staple either in your video. Great job!
Xandra Maddock Thanks for the feedback :) I showed the hornworms as an example, since I was saying there are plenty of other bugs you can feed a chameleon besides mealworms. Sorry I wasn’t able to go into more detail in this video. I do have a whole video dedicated to hornworms and talk about how often to feed them, etc. I also have a video on what bugs to feed a chameleon and talk about them during that one too.
Great video Gingero. This video specifies how people can shop for products wisely and maintain the enclosure safe.
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Thank you! EXACTLY 👏👏
Congratulations on 20k subscribers !!!✨
Thank you!
So glad I found you!
Happy to help!
Dang I just bought this set I wish I had run into your video beforehand
This is awesome I’m glad I came across your page❤️
Aww thank you 💚
Great video!! Very helpful
Glad you think so!
this was really helpful thank you !
You're so welcome!
Omg I would love to see a blooper video 😂🙌 love the educational videos by the way ✅
Congrats on 20k subs
Thanks!
Thanks this helps a LOT
Happy to help!
Thanks for making these videos, very helpful
Glad you like them!
THANK YOU!!
You're welcome!
I have the fuel lamp but I’m planning to upgrade soon, your videos are sooo helpful
Glad I could help!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THIS HELPS
You are very welcome!
I have the dual lighting dome 😅 and I use it for my snake and bearded dragon. I happen to have a spare one, and didn’t have money to get a single dome or a T5 fixture… I kinda was given my veiled chameleon last minute when I had just ran out of money. So I have another week to go until I can get the necessary stuff for my chameleon involving light fixtures. But I do have live plants for him and all the other necessities you mentioned
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank You!
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thank u this helped so much ❤❤
You are very welcome!
Was thinking about buying a hammock opted out now thanks for the info 👍
No problem 👍
Thank you so much
You're welcome!
Thanks for responding. My chameleon doesn't eat the plastic plants but also just in case he does i do have a real plant thats native to where he's from. I also have a waterfall but i clean it every time i clean his cage which is every week.
Where can you buy good, clean sticks? The sticks I find around my neighborhood are too thin or sharp
Love this. I've only owned leaf tailed chameleons in the past. Just curious- you mentioned live plants in case of ingestion. I've only used pothos, tradescantia aka wandering Jew, and peacock moss (selaginella). Also ferns... but i doubt my Pygmy chameleons ever ate any. At least not in my presence. But, can chameleons' systems digest ANY plant? What are some unsafe species?
Great videos!! Greetz the Netherlands!✌
Nico Heek Thank you 😊
I have the waterfall for looks and I change the water and clean it weekly so idk if I should clean it more often but I love it and he truly doesn’t use it lol it just looks cool
I love your channel every video is so helpful thanks for your help my chameleon is happy and healthy thanks to you :)
Aww thank you for the sweet comment!
I just got a chameleon, I love your videos!
Thank you!!
I can confirm the homemade dripper is definitely awesome. Also I have the pumpy shwoshwo sprayer (cleaned thoroughly of course bc it smells like plastic when you buy it) until my mistaking gets here and it has a lock on the switch so I just set it up in the right area and pump it 3 times and it sprays for around 3 minutes so that's awesome lol.
+1 for the homemade dripper! YES -- those pumps keep your hands from falling off 😂😂
Thanks this video is very helpful. I almost bought some of this stuff.
Booker Kaminske Glad to hear it helped!
So help full
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I purchased two items that she mentioned in this video. The Chameleon kit and the Jungle Vine. I am wanting to get a chameleon soon because I have never had a reptile as a pet. I wish I would have known about all of this stuff before I bought the items. I could have saved myself some money.
Hopefully you can make the correct changes. Good luck!
Could I still use the double dome light fixture but only use one side if it with the correct bulb? I have a 75W white heat bulb in one side of it.
Yes! Could even put a plant bulb in the empty spot.
Thank you for your video, we just got a chameleon…I will get new lamps and clean the bark from the bottom of his enclosure!!!
Congrats! Always happy to help.
Phew! Someone kept telling me he needed a red bulb but he has a white one
I’m glad I got him what I did.
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Your channel saved me thx
Happy to help
What live plants do you suggest for put into the chameleon cage? Thanks
I'd suggest watching this video about how to build the inside of a chameleon enclosure, and checking out 14:18 for the section about plants: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html. I also have this video about how to properly set up plants for a chameleon cage: th-cam.com/video/1eJ9jKXCGoE/w-d-xo.html And then I have this plant unboxing video which could give you some ideas: th-cam.com/video/cCbME_5YYTg/w-d-xo.html
I’m getting one this week thank you I’ll tell you after I get it setup thank you
Good luck! Be sure to check out my video on how to prepare for chameleon: th-cam.com/video/pyNbczMEfXA/w-d-xo.html and how to build a chameleon cage: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html
Really great video have a awesome day
Nick Hosmer Thank you! You too!
I have the regular bendable vines for my baby veiled, are they okay for now and should i get like regular sticks and branches when it gets older?
I would get some branches in there sooner rather than later.
Hi where did you get the leaf vines for your chameleons branches?
Here is my video on what plants I use in my enclosures: th-cam.com/video/oiKA30cm5-c/w-d-xo.html
Do you just need a uvb lt5 5.0 light strip or do you also need the heating lamp with it
You need both!
I had no idea about the cricket food or the bendy branches that’s all I have!!!
Luckily both of those are pretty easy to replace. Here is my video about gutloading: th-cam.com/video/nJFVKeyfpRE/w-d-xo.html and here are my videos about sanitizing branches: th-cam.com/video/QwMzM6Zuzpg/w-d-xo.html & how to attach them: th-cam.com/video/VkwxsoLGZoQ/w-d-xo.html
what kind of branches so we be getting as well as what type of plants would be best?
Here is my video about branches: th-cam.com/video/QwMzM6Zuzpg/w-d-xo.html and here is my video about plants th-cam.com/video/1eJ9jKXCGoE/w-d-xo.html & a great resource on plants: chameleonacademy.com/plants/
love these vids! can you link neptunes cage?
It's a few years old but it's from dragonstrand.com
You're cute :D Thanks for all the infos! 👍🏻
Ah damn, I got a Jackson’s yesterday and I got him a dual dome! Guess I should get him that longer UV bulb
Congrats on the new chameleon! Here is my video that goes into detail on UVB bulbs: th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html
I can’t believe I have that full set up that cost me a lot from the pet shop
My chameleon ate dead crickets because I put them on a wire and moved the wire around to pretend it was alive she ate it by taking it off the wire with her tongue.She ate 4 crickets and 2 melworms.The melworms were alive.
I'd suggest feeding live bugs to ensure they are gutloaded, etc.
Hello, thank you for you informative videos!
I wS wondering what you would recommend for substrate for a wooden viv as it's all I have at the moment so am unable to a bio setup.
Thank you
I'd suggest using potted live plants on the bottom.
Thank you! Your videos are so good! Wish I had found them sooner! I have a veiled chameleon and I didn't know I shouldn't do fake plants. I'm getting some real plants for her immediately!
You are very welcome! I'm sure she will really enjoy the live plants 🌴
For branches do you just get them outside and cleanse them or do you buy them from somewhere?
I sanitize outdoor branches. Here’s my video about that: th-cam.com/video/QwMzM6Zuzpg/w-d-xo.html
Ooops… I definitely have a little waterfall in my enclosure 😢 I used the automatic misting system and have seen my guy drink off the leaves but have never seen him near the little waterfall. I was mostly trying to make it a more realistic environment. (Taking it out now though. Why risk it plus, the bathroom was too quite anyways)
Thanks for the wonderful care advice ❤
You are very welcome 💚
Can you use repti dirt/sand for the bottom of the cage
I wouldn’t recommend doing that. Feel free to watch my video on substrates.
I have the hammock for my chameleon and she actually does enjoy it and uses it has a hiding spot! I see that having multiple options for your chameleon is great but I think every chameleon is different so I wouldn’t say not to buy it because my friend also has one and his little guy loves it too so just depends!
It's not a matter of a chameleon not liking it. They will climb on anything they can. The issue is the hammock is made out of a material that can rip out their nails, grow bacteria, and is not something that is natural for chameleons to climb on. Adding in more branches and plants for coverage where the hammock is, is definitely the safer way to go.
Neptune the Chameleon I have my cage stocked full of bamboo sticks along with hibiscus plant and she prefers the hammock still, not sure how it can grow bacteria I use mine as a partial basking spot and yet to have any issues, I would suggest finding a balance and if there was worries about nail ripping the cage itself could do that but thanks I’ll keep it in mind
What calcium and multi vitamin brand do you recommend for my 7 month old veiled chameleon (chuck)? Thanks!
Here is my video on supplements: th-cam.com/video/nLONCW9tSPA/w-d-xo.html
What would you suggest to replace bendy vines then? I cant use sticks found outside because a) most of the trees we have here are not reptile safe (lots of cedar for instance) and b) we now have a heat resistant parasite in our trees that has evolved to deal with half the province catching fire every summer, so even baking branches wont kill it if the wildfires cant manage that task. And im definitely not risking adding parasites to the ecosystem. Only found out because my vet has seen plenty of infected reptiles die due to this parasite because it doesnt respond well to meds.
If buying a reg light bulb for heat what wattage would I buy? For a hatchling in a 24x24x48 enclosure. Lights heat/ t5long uvb bulb & one for the plants.
I'd try a 60W and bump up to a 75W if need be. Basking temp shouldn't be hotter than 80F.
Mine love hammocks 2 out of 3 chill on the all day lol
Chamelelons will certainly climb them when given the chance. But the material they are made out of can rip out their nails :/
So if I am using a 60W reptile heat bulb your saying I can use a regular house light bulb of the same wattage.
Potentially. You'll still need to measure the temperatures to make sure it is producing enough heat.
My pet chameleon camo used to have a small cage and she was stressing out a lot once I realized I asked my mother if camo can get a bigger cage a couple months later camo got a cage the size of me and now camo is living the happiest life I can give her
Love to hear that!! Be sure to also include a laying bin in there if you have a female veiled or panther chameleon: th-cam.com/video/Dy6sIPvNGUw/w-d-xo.html
I wish I could see that video before I got my chameleon 2weeks ago...
Oh noooo! Hopefully you're able to make some changes.
Can you do a bioactive setup in the reptibreeze XL you have linked in your description?
Yes you can. www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/intro-to-bio-activity.2429/
Ya, i feel pretty dumb lol definetly gota change up his cage now, i got the lighting and heat down, the DIY dripper and branches, but foilage is all fake....do you use the 10.0 bulb or the 5.0? I was recommended the 10.0, any input?
Glad you know you need to make changes! I’m gonna recommend the 5.0. Here is my video about UVB: th-cam.com/video/5RVjgaLsWn8/w-d-xo.html
I Learned so much from this video I am a new chameleon owner to a male veiled chameleon named Yoshi
Glad to hear it was helpful :)
May you please tell me where I can get the fixture for the t5ho 5.0 22inch?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K2AY8EW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=neptunethec0e-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00K2AY8EW&linkId=1a60ae370a6fcc57e49624da9951dfcc
Loved this my lil girl Kashmir just past away from MBd but this video gave better knowledge for my next lizard friend
So sorry to hear about your chameleon :( But I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Hi I'm VERY thankful for you sharing videos . I need little help.
Always happy to help!
you should do a video on prolapses and how to properly take care of the situation if it were to occur
My advice would be to take them to a vet. I don't have any experience trying to fix them at home, so I wouldn't feel comfortable making a video about it.
I do have a question! My chameleon is estimated around 4-5 months (his body is about 5 inches) and petco gave me live meal worms. I went to a reptile store to check out horn worms, super worms, etc. but they told me to only feed him crickets until he is a year old. I’m just confused now on if I should be feeding him meal worms or crickets?
That is garbage advice. You should be feeding your chameleon a variety of feeders. And you should NOT be feeding them mealworms since they have high levels of chitin and aren't very nutritional. There are much better options to feed your chameleon. Check out my video on what bugs to feed a chameleon: th-cam.com/video/9BAs2Os1XN8/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much for responding. I really trust your advice and it’s so overwhelming when people tell you conflicting advice. Appreciate it❤️
What if you have a Medium size cage how big of a lightbulb do you still need
You'll want a basking temp of around 80-85F which is usually achived by a 60-75W white basking bulb. And a T5 5.0 linear UVB bulb raised 48" from the bottom of the enclosure.