actually you don't have be experienced to know how to handle a chameleon. research a lot and common sense really my guy is doing great and I've never owned reptiles before
I mean no disrespect, but there are some things I’d like to point out: D3 - veiled chameleons absolutely do need supplemented D3 twice a month, just like with multivitamins. Chameleon keepers are to supplement veiled/panther chameleons by the following schedule (according to a level 3 Ferguson zone, which can be determined by using a solarmeter 6.5): Dust feeders lightly with calcium containing NO D3 every feeding, except for twice a month. Dust feeders lightly with calcium containing D3 on the 1st and the 15th of every month - the dates I used are only an example. On, say, the 8th and 22nd of every month, feeders can be dusted lightly with a multivitamin (containing preformed A, not beta carotene). One could also simplify this schedule by using an all-in-one supplement containing D3 AND vitamins/preformed A, which would only need to be used twice a month (so, dust feeders with calcium containing NO D3 at every feeding except for on the 1st and 15th. On those two days, you would dust using your all-in-one calcium. Reptivite and RePashy Calcium Plus LoD are good examples of all-in-one supplements). Stating that veiled chameleons do not need vitamin D3 supplementation will very likely result in someone taking that advice and ending up with a chameleon that develops metabolic bone disease. The distance from the UV lighting and the chameleon’s basking branch also matters; a distance of 8-9 inches beneath the T5 UV bulb is ideal. Gut loading - properly gut loading feeders is a hugely important factor in chameleon health. Feeder insects should be fed a mixture of leafy greens like collard and mustard greens, dandelion greens, endive, escarole lettuce, squash, bell pepper, carrots, sweet potato, and limited amounts of fruit. Greens, veggies and fruit should be fed to all feeder insects 24 - 48 hours prior to feeding off. Neglecting to do this means your chameleon will not get proper nutrition from the insects it’s being fed. Underfed bugs are nothing but empty, useless chitin your chameleon’s body has to digest. Fogging - foggers can be an excellent tool for chameleon hydration, but it is safest to fog at night when the lights are off and your chameleon is asleep. Fogging at temperatures above 68 F puts your chameleon at risk of developing a respiratory infection. The primary concern with fogging during the day is an overgrowth of bacteria inside the cage, and heat from the lighting combined with the moisture of the fogger will cause this to happen. Also worth mentioning - the crinkly tubes that come with the vast majority of foggers marketed for reptiles are risky to use. Bacteria tends to accumulate in the tube’s crevices and can be extremely difficult to clean properly (PVC pipe is a great substitute). Using your fogger at night also most closely replicates the environment your chameleon would experience in nature. The Chameleon Academy has a whole module on hydration: chameleonacademy.com/basics-hydration-for-chameleons/ Fake plants: using fake plants in a veiled chameleon cage poses a very real impaction risk. The Veiled chameleon species is known to munch on the leaves of plants in their cage. Again, I mean no disrespect. It is just that there is some information in this video that is either inaccurate (and inaccurate information regarding husbandry ultimately comes at the expense of an animal’s health). There are also elements of proper husbandry that are crucially important to mention to anyone considering getting a chameleon, but seem to be absent from this video entirely or just need to be expanded on. I say all of this from a place of personal experience! Many things I had to learn on my own through trial and error (and after many vet bills). MOST things I learned from Bill Strand’s Chameleon Academy: chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ to anyone considering any species of chameleon as a pet, I HIGHLY recommend you check out the Chameleon Academy and go through all of the modules. I really appreciate that this video included a whole section on female veiled chameleons, dig boxes and egg laying! Too many people are not aware of this when bringing home a new lady veiled (OR panther) chameleon, and it usually ends in disaster.
Hello! I appreciate all information, as everyone constantly still learns and grows as they own reptiles. No matter how confident I am before posting a video there is always something new to include. For my most up to date information, please visit my website: hoppinhelp.com/veiled-chameleon-care-sheet/ I wish more people enjoyed reading than watching because I constantly update my care sheets! Any updates there I would also love to hear. Thank you for your time.
@@Hoppin_Help I live in British Columbia, my breader that I acquired my veiled is extremely knowledgeable on the topic of chameleons and she more then highly recommends not giving D3 to your chemelion. Ofcourse I am no expert but she cares for them more then anyone I have ever met so Id trust her over a TH-cam comment.
Okay I’m just saying this because I’ve learned a lot recently on chameleons. I worked at petsmart and thought I learned everything. I rescued a cham and thought my set up was PERFECT. It was similar to yours but yours is better cause I had no live plants whatsoever lol. I ended up joining some Facebook groups that were created by Petr Necas who is the most knowledgeable man on chameleons I’ve ever seen in my life. I learned soooo much the past 4 months. I recreated the entire enclosure with all of the correct necessities. He was declining when I had fake plants and moss and wrong calcium and supplements and when I corrected everything he rebounded and he’s doing amazing now. First, bamboo is a big no, it’s too slippery for them and it has microfibers that can impact your chams skin. Fake plants and moss are not only bad because they can impact your Cham if ingested… and some people say “well my Cham isn’t interested in his fake plants” well that’s good. But when heat is on the fake plants they let out micro plastic toxins that can be fatal to your Cham even if they don’t make contact with the plant. Also…. A fogger or misting should never ever ever be done while lights are on or during the day!! It can easily cause a respiratory infection which makes their health decline very quickly. It should be… mist 30 min before lights on. Mist 30 min after lights off. And a fogger or humidifier should only run at night usually 12-6am. Humidity should only be 30-40% in the day. High humidity mixed with heat will cause RI. Also the 5.0 is outdated and still not good enough apparently so it needs to be the 10.0. Dubia roaches are a huge no, as well, they are so high in uric acid and can cause gout in your Cham which is VERY painful for them. No disrespect to you at all!!! Your enclosure is beautiful and you have put so much time and effort and research into it because so have I. But I’m just pointing out some false info that can really be important to know. I’ve learned so much from Petr. He has a youtube channel if you want to check it out. But either way again I’m not hating on you this was a great video and very informational but there’s just a few things in here that are incorrect and I wanted to point that out for the sake of your chams health and other people watching this who are interested in caring for one. If your girl is thriving and healthy and doing just fine then I’m so happy for you and that’s amazing. But like I said… just pointing out a few things you mentioned that are bit incorrect.
Hello! I appreciate all information, as everyone constantly still learns and grows. No matter how confident I am before posting a video there is always something new to include. For my most up to date information, please visit my website: hoppinhelp.com/veiled-chameleon-care-sheet/ I wish more people enjoyed reading than watching because I constantly update my care sheets! Any updates there I would also love to hear. Thank you for your time.
Thanks so much you are so clear and efficient in the creation of this content. Of course the info is dead on I have listened to you and checked everything out all you said in this video of full husbandry info and you are full of accurate advice. I just got a baby female and a baby Driskol male both are from FLChams and seem to be nice healthy specimens. Rob
Thank you so much for all the info! This was so easy for me to understand and follow. Also your set up is beautiful! I’m so happy I found your channel. I don’t have a chameleon yet but have wanted one for about a year now. I’ve done research off and on but now I’m really taking in as much knowledge as I can. Thank you so much
My husband and I got a chameleon they are very advanced. We have service dogs they don’t bark often and Yoshi has his own room hahaha 🤣 but my husband is a disabled vet lol he has a lot of time and takes a lot of time to regulate his stuff
i am a beginner reptile owner sadly, i have a beardie and a turtle. i have a 60 gallon tall tank i could get for really cheap! though i am almost only 11, i love them. but i think i can learn more , maybe get a leopard gecko, and come back when i am “ready”!! so excited!
Hey, one thing - they really don't need a screen cage, that's just a myth that originated in the 80s since chameleon keeping in the US had its roots in southern California where screen can work fine due to the ambient conditions. But it's not true and like you said it's impossible to retain humidity in screen and therefore not the best cage for most parts of the country. Zen Habitats and Dragon Strand both make great hybrid cages for chameleons. The glass terrariums are fine too there is just the limitations of 36x18x36 and you'll need to adjust misting and fogging schedules to not overdue humidity parameters. There is literally no correlation between respiratory infections and these enclosures, they have ventilation and will not cause stale air. Respiratory infections come from weakened immune systems due to other husbandry parameters being off.
As long as the cat does not climb on/mess with the enclosure they should be just fine! The cat's presence may stress the chameleon so keep a close eye for the first couple of weeks.
Thanks for the info! I'm 16 years old and have had a leopard gecko for about 5 years and my sister has a crestie. My friend's sister has a 2 year old veiled chameleon that she can't bring with her to college so she asked me if I would want it. I don't think she takes the best care of it as she can so I was excited and thought I could give it a better home but I've been researching more and Im just nervous I don't have enough experience to properly care for it. But since she is just looking to give it away I don't want it to go to a bad home, does anyone have any advice on what to do? I don't really know where to ask lol and I just want to make sure it ends up in a good home.
please watch neptune the chameleons youtube videos, she knows a lot of what she’s talking about. Also there were a couple things in your video that are not true and if you watch neptune the chameleons videos she explains why not to use some of the things you use and recommended in this video. this is not in any way me trying to hate on you or your video.
My mom got me a chameleon 2 weeks ago and I’ve been trying my hardest to take care of it but I really need more plants. She refuses to order me any or take me to the store to pick some out
@@SilverMusicAndGaming I gave my chameleon a new home for the best, but I did get a crested gecko instead and I was able to save up enough money to give it a good home and he’s doing well right now
@@talhugburger1014 thats awesome man, that's responsibility right there. You'll get a chameleon in the future I'm sure of it, best to wait until you can go all out to ensure it has a quality life
According to all the research ove ever done veiled chameleons are omnivores, and do great with small portions of fruits and plants once a month for their health.
I literally just got one yesterday didn't ask for it someone brought him to me. Getting as much info as possible. I've had other reptiles but chameleons never. Raising geckos are easy Id say but I've heard chameleons are a different ball game. Mine is the size of my index finger so I'm wondering the age. I'm guessing 3 months. So far I know I should not bother him for a week or two for settling just like I did with my geckos and now they're barking at me when I walk through the door but anywho as for my new chameleon I am aware that patience is key. I named him Waldo as in Where's Waldo lol 😆 get it.
Hello! It is best to have a dark area for your chameleon to rest at night. Placing a light breathable cloth to block the light is okay but should not cover the whole enclosure because it can disturb the air flow!
Way too much Humidity during the day. This is why peoples vield chameleons have respiratory infections, and don't understand why they keep getting them. Chameleons actually need low humidity in the day . down too 35% humidity is quite fine during day. Night is when you need a higher humidity. You could mist your chameleon Twice a day in the perfectly fine. Like I said night time is when you need a little bit of a humidity spike. Is also keeps immune system strong .
actually you don't have be experienced to know how to handle a chameleon. research a lot and common sense really my guy is doing great and I've never owned reptiles before
My guy comes out every day . Enjoys hanging out with me. I can do my hh work.
This is so thorough and informative!! Thank you for getting this accurate care info out there to the world!!
Thank you for the kind words! Anything to help out chameleons and their owners!
I mean no disrespect, but there are some things I’d like to point out:
D3 - veiled chameleons absolutely do need supplemented D3 twice a month, just like with multivitamins. Chameleon keepers are to supplement veiled/panther chameleons by the following schedule (according to a level 3 Ferguson zone, which can be determined by using a solarmeter 6.5): Dust feeders lightly with calcium containing NO D3 every feeding, except for twice a month. Dust feeders lightly with calcium containing D3 on the 1st and the 15th of every month - the dates I used are only an example. On, say, the 8th and 22nd of every month, feeders can be dusted lightly with a multivitamin (containing preformed A, not beta carotene). One could also simplify this schedule by using an all-in-one supplement containing D3 AND vitamins/preformed A, which would only need to be used twice a month (so, dust feeders with calcium containing NO D3 at every feeding except for on the 1st and 15th. On those two days, you would dust using your all-in-one calcium. Reptivite and RePashy Calcium Plus LoD are good examples of all-in-one supplements). Stating that veiled chameleons do not need vitamin D3 supplementation will very likely result in someone taking that advice and ending up with a chameleon that develops metabolic bone disease. The distance from the UV lighting and the chameleon’s basking branch also matters; a distance of 8-9 inches beneath the T5 UV bulb is ideal.
Gut loading - properly gut loading feeders is a hugely important factor in chameleon health. Feeder insects should be fed a mixture of leafy greens like collard and mustard greens, dandelion greens, endive, escarole lettuce, squash, bell pepper, carrots, sweet potato, and limited amounts of fruit. Greens, veggies and fruit should be fed to all feeder insects 24 - 48 hours prior to feeding off. Neglecting to do this means your chameleon will not get proper nutrition from the insects it’s being fed. Underfed bugs are nothing but empty, useless chitin your chameleon’s body has to digest.
Fogging - foggers can be an excellent tool for chameleon hydration, but it is safest to fog at night when the lights are off and your chameleon is asleep. Fogging at temperatures above 68 F puts your chameleon at risk of developing a respiratory infection. The primary concern with fogging during the day is an overgrowth of bacteria inside the cage, and heat from the lighting combined with the moisture of the fogger will cause this to happen. Also worth mentioning - the crinkly tubes that come with the vast majority of foggers marketed for reptiles are risky to use. Bacteria tends to accumulate in the tube’s crevices and can be extremely difficult to clean properly (PVC pipe is a great substitute). Using your fogger at night also most closely replicates the environment your chameleon would experience in nature. The Chameleon Academy has a whole module on hydration: chameleonacademy.com/basics-hydration-for-chameleons/
Fake plants: using fake plants in a veiled chameleon cage poses a very real impaction risk. The Veiled chameleon species is known to munch on the leaves of plants in their cage.
Again, I mean no disrespect. It is just that there is some information in this video that is either inaccurate (and inaccurate information regarding husbandry ultimately comes at the expense of an animal’s health). There are also elements of proper husbandry that are crucially important to mention to anyone considering getting a chameleon, but seem to be absent from this video entirely or just need to be expanded on. I say all of this from a place of personal experience! Many things I had to learn on my own through trial and error (and after many vet bills). MOST things I learned from Bill Strand’s Chameleon Academy: chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ to anyone considering any species of chameleon as a pet, I HIGHLY recommend you check out the Chameleon Academy and go through all of the modules.
I really appreciate that this video included a whole section on female veiled chameleons, dig boxes and egg laying! Too many people are not aware of this when bringing home a new lady veiled (OR panther) chameleon, and it usually ends in disaster.
Hello! I appreciate all information, as everyone constantly still learns and grows as they own reptiles. No matter how confident I am before posting a video there is always something new to include. For my most up to date information, please visit my website: hoppinhelp.com/veiled-chameleon-care-sheet/
I wish more people enjoyed reading than watching because I constantly update my care sheets! Any updates there I would also love to hear. Thank you for your time.
@@Hoppin_Help I live in British Columbia, my breader that I acquired my veiled is extremely knowledgeable on the topic of chameleons and she more then highly recommends not giving D3 to your chemelion. Ofcourse I am no expert but she cares for them more then anyone I have ever met so Id trust her over a TH-cam comment.
@@LenkelDnD u should only give it twice a month in large doses it's toxic
@@mafiapenguin9878 i was confused when i messaged this i believe i use a dropper twice a month and calcium with each cricket feeding
Thank you so much. This video was by far the most thorough and informative one I’ve found. This has helped me a ton! 🙂
Okay I’m just saying this because I’ve learned a lot recently on chameleons. I worked at petsmart and thought I learned everything. I rescued a cham and thought my set up was PERFECT. It was similar to yours but yours is better cause I had no live plants whatsoever lol. I ended up joining some Facebook groups that were created by Petr Necas who is the most knowledgeable man on chameleons I’ve ever seen in my life. I learned soooo much the past 4 months. I recreated the entire enclosure with all of the correct necessities. He was declining when I had fake plants and moss and wrong calcium and supplements and when I corrected everything he rebounded and he’s doing amazing now. First, bamboo is a big no, it’s too slippery for them and it has microfibers that can impact your chams skin. Fake plants and moss are not only bad because they can impact your Cham if ingested… and some people say “well my Cham isn’t interested in his fake plants” well that’s good. But when heat is on the fake plants they let out micro plastic toxins that can be fatal to your Cham even if they don’t make contact with the plant. Also…. A fogger or misting should never ever ever be done while lights are on or during the day!! It can easily cause a respiratory infection which makes their health decline very quickly. It should be… mist 30 min before lights on. Mist 30 min after lights off. And a fogger or humidifier should only run at night usually 12-6am. Humidity should only be 30-40% in the day. High humidity mixed with heat will cause RI. Also the 5.0 is outdated and still not good enough apparently so it needs to be the 10.0. Dubia roaches are a huge no, as well, they are so high in uric acid and can cause gout in your Cham which is VERY painful for them. No disrespect to you at all!!! Your enclosure is beautiful and you have put so much time and effort and research into it because so have I. But I’m just pointing out some false info that can really be important to know. I’ve learned so much from Petr. He has a youtube channel if you want to check it out. But either way again I’m not hating on you this was a great video and very informational but there’s just a few things in here that are incorrect and I wanted to point that out for the sake of your chams health and other people watching this who are interested in caring for one. If your girl is thriving and healthy and doing just fine then I’m so happy for you and that’s amazing. But like I said… just pointing out a few things you mentioned that are bit incorrect.
Hello! I appreciate all information, as everyone constantly still learns and grows. No matter how confident I am before posting a video there is always something new to include. For my most up to date information, please visit my website: hoppinhelp.com/veiled-chameleon-care-sheet/
I wish more people enjoyed reading than watching because I constantly update my care sheets! Any updates there I would also love to hear. Thank you for your time.
What groups do you recommend?
Thanks so much you are so clear and efficient in the creation of this content. Of course the info is dead on I have listened to you and checked everything out all you said in this video of full husbandry info and you are full of accurate advice. I just got a baby female and a baby Driskol male both are from FLChams and seem to be nice healthy specimens. Rob
Beautiful enclosure ❤
Thank you so much for all the info! This was so easy for me to understand and follow. Also your set up is beautiful! I’m so happy I found your channel. I don’t have a chameleon yet but have wanted one for about a year now. I’ve done research off and on but now I’m really taking in as much knowledge as I can. Thank you so much
My husband and I got a chameleon they are very advanced. We have service dogs they don’t bark often and Yoshi has his own room hahaha 🤣 but my husband is a disabled vet lol he has a lot of time and takes a lot of time to regulate his stuff
I don't have to do anything but pick up my chameleons poop and feed it insects because I have the lights, mister, and fogger on a timer.
i am a beginner reptile owner sadly, i have a beardie and a turtle. i have a 60 gallon tall tank i could get for really cheap! though i am almost only 11, i love them. but i think i can learn more , maybe get a leopard gecko, and come back when i am “ready”!! so excited!
Thank you!! 👏👏
Hello. Great video first of all. Your thermometer and hygrometer is it waterproof if you don't mind asking? Thanks
Hello! It is marketed as so and I have had no issues misting it etc!
Thank you 🙏 info
Hi quick question will the Reptisoil allow the live plant to thrive?
Hello! I have had good experiences with it. Especially once you add isopods and the chameleon droppings start to create an ecosystem in the soil!
How fun!
You really beutyfull shoutout from 🇸🇪✌️
Tysm
Very informative, thank you.
with the sticks can you j grab a stick from outside??? if so should you sanctities it some way??
Some people just throw some in the enclosure but personally I give a quick scrub with dawn dish soap and let them dry.
@@autumnhamblen5992 okay okay tysmmm
Hey, one thing - they really don't need a screen cage, that's just a myth that originated in the 80s since chameleon keeping in the US had its roots in southern California where screen can work fine due to the ambient conditions. But it's not true and like you said it's impossible to retain humidity in screen and therefore not the best cage for most parts of the country. Zen Habitats and Dragon Strand both make great hybrid cages for chameleons. The glass terrariums are fine too there is just the limitations of 36x18x36 and you'll need to adjust misting and fogging schedules to not overdue humidity parameters. There is literally no correlation between respiratory infections and these enclosures, they have ventilation and will not cause stale air. Respiratory infections come from weakened immune systems due to other husbandry parameters being off.
im worried about it because i have a cat would that be fine
As long as the cat does not climb on/mess with the enclosure they should be just fine! The cat's presence may stress the chameleon so keep a close eye for the first couple of weeks.
Thanks for the info! I'm 16 years old and have had a leopard gecko for about 5 years and my sister has a crestie. My friend's sister has a 2 year old veiled chameleon that she can't bring with her to college so she asked me if I would want it. I don't think she takes the best care of it as she can so I was excited and thought I could give it a better home but I've been researching more and Im just nervous I don't have enough experience to properly care for it. But since she is just looking to give it away I don't want it to go to a bad home, does anyone have any advice on what to do? I don't really know where to ask lol and I just want to make sure it ends up in a good home.
Hello! If you would like to email me some more details to hoppinhelp@gmail.com, I can help you out!
please watch neptune the chameleons youtube videos, she knows a lot of what she’s talking about. Also there were a couple things in your video that are not true and if you watch neptune the chameleons videos she explains why not to use some of the things you use and recommended in this video. this is not in any way me trying to hate on you or your video.
My mom got me a chameleon 2 weeks ago and I’ve been trying my hardest to take care of it but I really need more plants. She refuses to order me any or take me to the store to pick some out
That's not a great sign....I hope she comes to her senses soon.
@@SilverMusicAndGaming I gave my chameleon a new home for the best, but I did get a crested gecko instead and I was able to save up enough money to give it a good home and he’s doing well right now
@@talhugburger1014 thats awesome man, that's responsibility right there. You'll get a chameleon in the future I'm sure of it, best to wait until you can go all out to ensure it has a quality life
According to all the research ove ever done veiled chameleons are omnivores, and do great with small portions of fruits and plants once a month for their health.
If you in the uk or a colder place a mesh wouldn’t work glass is The only way
So, does the male need to have sex at some point ? Will he get moody or something bcoz of it or what should i expect ?
I literally just got one yesterday didn't ask for it someone brought him to me. Getting as much info as possible. I've had other reptiles but chameleons never. Raising geckos are easy Id say but I've heard chameleons are a different ball game. Mine is the size of my index finger so I'm wondering the age. I'm guessing 3 months. So far I know I should not bother him for a week or two for settling just like I did with my geckos and now they're barking at me when I walk through the door but anywho as for my new chameleon I am aware that patience is key. I named him Waldo as in Where's Waldo lol 😆 get it.
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They can have glass, it depends more where u live!
my name is jacob i what a chameleon can you put your chameleon in a room with light at nights what a boy this would be my first chameleon
Hello! It is best to have a dark area for your chameleon to rest at night. Placing a light breathable cloth to block the light is okay but should not cover the whole enclosure because it can disturb the air flow!
Are you the sister of Cole hastings o.0
Way too much Humidity during the day. This is why peoples vield chameleons have respiratory infections, and don't understand why they keep getting them. Chameleons actually need low humidity in the day . down too 35% humidity is quite fine during day. Night is when you need a higher humidity. You could mist your chameleon Twice a day in the perfectly fine. Like I said night time is when you need a little bit of a humidity spike. Is also keeps immune system strong .
You’re so cute
i thought those with tall head are male.. how do they have eggs?
Hello! All veiled chameleons have a Veil. Males have a "thumb" on their back feed where as females do not!
@@Hoppin_Help jezzzzz tis true :)
Dogs ARE amazing but im sorry ti say this is not what a trained seeing eye dog is trained to do.