What new reptile should I get?? - Page 6

GarterPython · 01-05-13, 11:07 PM

Ok well you need to change that then. It can really harm them after a while. It might not occur right away but it can slowely harm them. Reptisun 5.0 is what you are going to need.

GarterPython · 01-05-13, 11:08 PM

^Yep I think we were posting at the sae time lol. Reptisun is one of the more reliable brands.

snakekid6996 · 01-05-13, 11:25 PM

crap, I've never herd that.. There goes 20$ on a bulb.. but I'll change that asap. Do the long one need a special light hood or can You plug them into any old aquarium hood? nd picks are being uploaded on the computer so theyll be up soon

snakekid6996 · 01-05-13, 11:29 PM

what the tank looks like

what his crickets are in

his light fixtures (5.0 26W uvb bulb and 40w heat lamp)

full set up.. 15gal. tall with extension & stand.. monsoon rain system under the stand

poison123 · 01-05-13, 11:33 PM

looks suitable for now keep in mind these grow VERY fast and no the lights dont need any special lamp.Also look into live plants. Pothos,ficus, umbrella plant ect

snakekid6996 · 01-05-13, 11:37 PM

I'm planning on getting a live plant in the future. Also, how long will it take him to settle in before he starts eating?? I put 5 crickets in that glass jar t the bottom. Is that fine for now?? Will he be able to find it and how long should I wait before I start to worry if he doesn't eat??

GarterPython · 01-05-13, 11:46 PM

I would try tomorrow and I would try and get him to take it off tweezers. The going away thing might be a problem. Sorry to say but that wasn't the smartest move to get something that needs daily care when you aren't going to be there all the time. The jr should be fine for now. And I'm not sure if you know this but they have trouble drinking from still water so you need to make sure that the spray is going on the leaves so that he can drink off of them. I would recommend putting the mister to about 10 seconds every 1 hour- 2 hours depending on how humid it is where you live.

EmbraceCalamity · 01-05-13, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GarterPython

I would try tomorrow and I would try and get him to take it off tweezers. The going away thing might be a problem. Sorry to say but that wasn't the smartest move to get something that needs daily care when you aren't going to be there all the time. The jr should be fine for now. And I'm not sure if you know this but they have trouble drinking from still water so you need to make sure that the spray is going on the leaves so that he can drink off of them. I would recommend putting the mister to about 10 seconds every 1 hour- 2 hours depending on how humid it is where you live.

Oh, but he's been researching them for months. Obviously he already knows all of that.

~Maggot

GarterPython · 01-05-13, 11:48 PM

Also you have to post as many pictures of this guy as soon as he starts to seddle in. I love chameleons and they are one of the few things I get to help with on this forum. So I garenty that probably every thread that you put on hi I will probbly be posting. You have to post pics as he grows up. I love seeing them grow. lol that is all.

snakekid6996 · 01-05-13, 11:53 PM

the sprayer is on for about 4 seconds every 1-2 hours, because he is in a room with a 125, 55, and 30 gallon fish tank so the room is pretty humid even during winter.. I tried to get it to spray on as many leaves as possible (which was hard, because the misters are at the top and I don't want them spraying out of the cage onto the ground around). I'm afraid he wont find the water though. He is always at the very top of the cage trying to get out. I placed him at the bottom so he might explore and he was in the same spot at the top literally within 30 seconds. Also, there are pics on a different thread I just posted...and I'm glaad You know a lot cuse i'll probably need a lot of help.. Don't worry though, I plan on doing my best to give this little guy (or girl) a happy healthy life.

poison123 · 01-06-13, 12:02 AM

do you know the sex? Males will have spur on there hind feet and females are just flat. If it is a female you have to do lots of research on there egg laying process. Lots of people kill there chams do to not having a proper nest and they get egg bound.

snakekid6996 · 01-06-13, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by poison123

do you know the sex? Males will have spur on there hind feet and females are just flat. If it is a female you have to do lots of research on there egg laying process. Lots of people kill there chams do to not having a proper nest and they get egg bound.

How long will it take her to reach maturity and her to start laying eggs??