Hi everyone...I'm going to collect a rehomed Chameleon tonite
I'm delighted...I'll explain how & why later but for now I REALLY NEED SOME HOT TIPS... one liners are fine.
I'm not sure which species of Cham she is just that she is about 12mths old appx 6inches n-vl.

I have to go downstairs now to tnd to my 2 Chinese Water Dragons, 2 Kenyan Tree Agamas, All My Mantids & other inverts, newts, frogs phasmids, finches etc.

She is gonna come with her own set up... are they touchy (like WD's) about their set up being changed?

Temp ? Humidity?.... I'm gonna have a read up on care sheets & my library, but nothing like 1st hand knowlege.
So hope to see some replies when I surface from my Rep Room
Ciao & Cheers
Cole

Hello,

Without knowing the species you are getting, its hard to offer advice. lol Most Chams do not like to be handled and they are easily stressed. They are a UV species which means you will need to provide an artificial UV source. (http://www.reptileuv.com)
Most Chams require higher humidity levels.

Once you know the species, you will be capable of getting some more specific responses.

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Yea what he said and dont forget to post pics....we love them you know....Lyn

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Warmest Regards from Lyn

Ok everybody.... She is a Female Yemen Chameleon, was 2yrs old in August just gone, not been handled much, & it sounds as though she is in good shape,
coming with viv n all from what sounds like consientious owners who have looked after her ok & provided what she's needed.
I'm not sure about the high ? level of UVb though, how much do they need ...??
I have my Dragons who seem to be fairing ok under standard 24- 30" Repti fluoro's with new bulbs at the mo'... so woss with the UV requirements anyone? is Merc vapour essential or more than 1 strip ok ?

I can see that I've come to the right place, you guys have excellent menageries, will look at & post pics later,
Just confirmed collecting her at 9pm... Yay!!!!! I was getting butterflies (Atlas Moths) wondering if they'd reconsidered.

STORY: i was in the pet store today getting some locusts for my Cheech n Chong & George n mildred, when I overheard a Mum & teen Daughter saying something about getting rid of a rep!!!!. .. I asked what they wanted to rehome & they said a Chameleon!!!! ...Well I nearly wet myself....YES wanted one since before I got my Dragons but ££££!!! spent tooo muich on my Viv's. I love t' give em a taste of home

Anyway I arranged to collect her tonight...... from 5mins away..(bit cold out ) with Viv & spare viv & equipment & advice for FREEEEE WoW! Nerr Nerr...lol cool aye?... The daughter lost interest after about a year, the parents took over but have busy jobs etc so now want a good home but were reluctant to just let her go to a school or the local store. Cool! what we call "a touch" round here.

Anyway I'm going to feed & water myself now theyre all done.... I'll be back to check any replies quickly when I get her home & in the warm...
Thanks All Cole

I just use a one strip floursent strip light with a UV blub. Replace every 6 months. I've had no problems.

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You don't need a mercury vapor, but you will need a UVB florescent bulb, and as mentioned - they need to be replaced every 6 months. With a Veiled (yemen) you need a good basking spot, so a bulb that will give you a spot of 90 degrees.

This is a female? At some point she is going to need to lay eggs. Be on the lookout for her being gravid, and when she becomes so, you need to give her a tub with soft soil that she can dig in to lay the eggs.