tank for baby veiled chameleon

[ChrisBallPython]

can i use a 10 gallon aquariums with screen top for a baby veiled chameleon?
i know chameleon need ventilation, is that tank ventilated enough?

[ChrisBallPython]

Anyone can give me some advises, plx????

[reptilemama]

Glass tanks don't provide enough ventilation for chameleons. Go with a screen cage. Keep in mind that chameleons are very delicate, and need a cage in a quiet place with not a lot of traffic. They can be a lot of work, so be prepared.

[Dragon]

how do you maintain humidity in a screen cage though? I've never understood how people manage to keep cham's in those kind of setups.

[reptilemama]

By misting often, and if needed, running an ultrasonic humidifier during the day.

[ChrisBallPython]

thx, reptilemama, but can i put a baby veiled chameleon in a 65 gallons reptarium?

[reptilemama]

You can, but make sure s/he can find food. Sometimes babies have a hard time hunting down their food in a cage that big. Sometimes using a feeding cup works well for little ones.

[faze]

along with what mama said make sure that there is ALOT of cover for the lil guy i bet its gonna be fun trying to find a baby viel in that big of a reptiquarium,

[ChrisBallPython]

so should i leave live small crickets and some kind of worms in a dish in the cage?

[reptilemama]

I like to use a plastic deli cup with a hole in the lid just big enough for the chameleon to get to the insects. Don't use a clear one, though, it confuses the cham. Mine quickly learned where to look for food.

[faze]

Originally Posted by ChrisBallPython

so should i leave live small crickets and some kind of worms in a dish in the cage?

if you're using a reptiquarium DO NOT leave crickets in there... they will chew through the mesh and get out(had it happen at my shop and trust me packing tape is not pleasing to the eye lol)

[ChrisBallPython]

so, is there any problem if i leave the crickets in the cage??

[ChrisBallPython]

as what faze said, do i have to stay with my babyeverytime i feed him until he finish all of them, and i think i cannot feed any worms to a baby yet,is that right? if so, is small cricket the only food i can offer to my baby? thx a lot, i appreciate it!!!!

[reptilemama]

If you use the deli cup method, you can leave the crickets in the cup for a while. Some babies are shy and will not eat when you are around. If you can find very small mealworms, you can use those, too, or small silkworms. Fruit flies work well for tiny babies, too.

[ChrisBallPython]

thx reptilemama, do u know where i can get some fruit flies, and can fruit flies fly? and one more question for the deli cup, how big are the holes and they are on the top or side? sorry about being so annoying, i really appreciate u guys!!!!