How do you keep it humid enough for the chameleon? Also, how do you keep the temperature comfortable for the chameleon?
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You need a fogger, or mister on a timer or you have to spray down the plants with water 4 or 5 times a day. Heat and lighting you should have at least one day and one night heat lamp and a uVB light. Chameleons need uvb light to properly digest food. If you live in a place with cold winters run two heat lamps in the winter one on top and one towards the bottom
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Great question. the live plants in the enclosure obsorb heat and humidity. This helps maintain constant temp and humid levels. Head over to reddit.com/r/chameleons for any other questions!
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Heat bulb. (dont forget a UVB bulb as well) As for moisture, I spray the cage several times a day. If you can afford it, there is a humidifier-mister you can use as well. Chameleons need this type of cage rather than glass. My first chameleon died after spraining his tongue in a glass cage (pet store suggested it) Dont ask anything about reptiles at a big chain pet store. It is rare that anyone knows anything about reptiles, especially chameleons.
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Temperature is done with headlamps. Humidity can be done by misting the cage several times a day or use a reptile fog machine.
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The ExoTerra monsoon system worked well for me. Had a habba mist system before that one, motor broke within a couple months so higher investment proved worth it. Kept humidity and temp gauge monitored and adjusted as needed. He had a UVB bulb for the day time and a red heat bulb for night time. Had to boost the wattage some winter nights. Hope this helps (:
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live plants, misting, fountain, drip system...all mean water, and basking light for heat...cover sides in winter if drafty
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I don't live in Florida, but did use this over the hot weekend at SD Safari Zoo while it was 90F, and baby was fine in it comfortably. There wasn't excessive sweating, but I did also used a stroller canopy extension and that could have helped reduced the temperature.
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Yep, most chamois do, it's to keep it in its flexible state. Once a chamois dries it gets hard and you need to wet/soak it and wring it out for it to be used as a towel again. So don't be concerned when it gets hard once it dries, it's supposed to. That's one reason I like them for diving, when I travel I'm not lugging around a soaked towel and it dries before I need to travel again. It usually only takes a couple of hours for them to dry out, less if you live in a really dry climate.Hope that helps!
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I agree with the other comments, make sure to completely dry it before storing and store it where there is no moisture. I haven't had any problems with the one I got.
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NO, chameleons require a tank with screened sides, not one like this...or so Ive read.
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Hi Janet, you may have done all these things, but if not, make sure it is not in a draft or an overly sunny location either. It must remain at the same temp all day and night in that room. Then, use the internal built in, along with a little white cheap thermometer, and take an average. Plus of course, last week you need more water to keep humidity level up and the shell 'breakable' and stop the auto turner too. Hope some of that helps.
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Yes - I think you may have to step up to a larger unit. My space is a similar size, and now that warmer more humid weather has arrived, the unit is running almost full time to maintain 50% humidity. Although the unit is very quiet compared to other units I have owned, it still may be a bit annoying in certain circumstances (e.g. viewing TV in the area).
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Honestly, you can use this. It doesn't get that hot and I've had my on constantly for about 3 months and still running string for my chameleon tank. It should work fine if you want to just heat it a little bit.
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I wouldn't recommend this type of cage for a desert animal. You need something that will retain heat. This cage is mostly for chameleons that need fresh air.
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Actual humidity inside your tank I have one on both sides of my ball python cage
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put it in a terrarium and cover all the vent and make sure the plant is moist be for you put it in there and put it in the sun and you should see condensation in a few days. most of this time is a lack of humidity. hope this helps;\
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First, I would make sure all the settings are correct. If they are, and if you have humidity, then I would say you got a dud. We're in the northeast, where it's been disgustingly humid for it seems like forever, and ours is working fine. We empty it 3 or 4 times a day and run it on high, usually. If you got a defective unit, I don't know what the return policy is, but would think the company -- or Amazon -- will honor the warranty without any problem.
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Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your terranium heater into it and it works the same. Hope this helps Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your... » Read More Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your terranium heater into it and it works the same. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Make sure it's in a warm enough location. I think a more humid condition helps as well. Now that you asked the question, it will probably hatch. :) Good luck!
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It's a screen top so you'd have to use a light fixture and either put it on top so the light goes through the screen or cut the screen to put the fixture through. I'm not a reptile expert but I think chameleons require some humidity? and this being all screen would not hold any humidity whatsoever.
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In high humidity it will lack in coolness ,will hold a comfort level but not to cold
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I'm not an expert but I have a chameleon in 2 cages that are 2x2x4 and staked one on top of the other and put a ficus for him to climb on. He has been doing well and usually hangs out near the top by the light. He's usually just a few inches away from it so I guess it isn't too strong.