ULTIMATE VEILED CHAMELEON CARE GUIDE
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Want to learn how to take care of a veiled chameleon? This is the video for you! You'll learn about enclosure sizes, UVB, bugs, supplements, and even how to tell if you have a male or female veiled chameleon. Remember to do lots of research and check out the rest of my videos to learn more about proper chameleon care.
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0:00 Intro
0:30 What it's like having a chameleon
1:18 Advice for new keepers
1:55 What enclosure to use
2:30 What heat bulb to use
3:32 What UVB bulb to use
6:30 Plant LED lights
6:49 Humidity levels
7:24 How often to mist
7:40 Foggers and drippers
8:28 How does a chameleon drink
8:57 Chameleon poop
9:05 Branches
9:35 Enclosure decor
10:39 Plants
11:06 What does a chameleon eat
11:58 What bugs to feed
12:33 How much to feed a chameleon
13:20 Gutloading
14:03 Supplements
15:38 Thermal burns
16:00 How to tell if they're male or female
16:43 Egg laying
17:34 Health issues
18:22 Colors
19:05 Outro
19:49 Bloopers
i got a veiled chameleon dumped on me a few months ago, he was living life like rango in a tank for desert reptiles!! he is a strong boy and he’s around 5 years old, i’m trying to make his retirement home as happy and comfortable for him for the rest of his little life, your video made me much more confident so thank you so much! everyday i’m learning new things on what i can do better for him, all my paychecks are spent on him he’s like my son, it was great seeing his color go from brown to green and orange.
I wish him a happy retirement!
Is it ok to buy one from a local pet store?
You've saved me alot with my cham i rescued. I was basically given a 2 yr old female veiled chameleon who was very dark, skinny any tired looking. I immediatly ran her under warm water for about 5 mins, she was so parched and dry.
Got her a hybrid enclosure, mesh and glass. I do use a fogger and mister, in a 3ft by 3ft by 3.5 ft i made myself. Only cost 90 bucks.
A week later she shed completely, puffed up (weight wise) 😂 and looks phenomal.
Shes got an arcadia t5 ho 5uvb. Problem is, it isnt worning anymore, so now I have a t8 25uvb which is probably way too much, so i have it about a 8 to 10 inches above her terrarium, and will be getting another t5 ho asap.
Feeding her gutloaded crickets, and a superworm 3x a week. I feed her every other day, usually 2 or 3 crickets.
I just use flukers dry and wet food for the crickets.
So far so good. Shes much lighter in color and even eats crickets off my hand 😂. Her tongue feels so funny. Her poop is also very good. Looks like a little chocolate chunk and the white urea.
Also have 2 plants, an aloe vera plant, and devils ivy.
I was thinking about getting chameleon in the next few years but I wanted to make the right steps! Thank you for this.
My Irwin is amazing. He loves to come out and hang out. When he was little, we had to take him to the vet, he had a bad respiratory infection.. now he is a big boy with a HUGE enclosure
He is so expressive. He will shake his head and get his tongue going when you show him supper. As chameleons go, he
Is friendly, as lizards go, he a grump
Love him so much ❤❤❤❤
i just got my lady 3 days ago and the way i’m watching your channel and tictoks religiously is crazy, i want to work with her but i’m so nervous
Congrats on your new chameleon! Just give her some time and then you can start offering her treat bugs :)
Very informative, thanks, girl. My Veiled is so picky about everything. I guess that's just his personality. Thanks agine and have a good day.
You are so welcome!
So helpful, I’m taking one in and knew you were the one to go to!
I'm so glad!
Thanks sooo much I’m about to get a chameleon and this helps so much
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that. Hopefully you find my other videos helpful too 🤗
Excellent job, you have been extremely helpful 😊!
Thank you!! Good luck with your chameleon 🦎
Actually I probably won’t get one anymore@@NeptunetheChameleon , I’m not sure I could give it all it needs to live a long and healthy life 🙂.
Amazing video ma’am thank you
You are very welcome!
I had my Veiled male for 9 years. He was great. :O)
9 years!! WOW!
Awesome informative video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much your channel as help me alot
Happy to help!
Great job. I had one several years ago and looking to add one to my running Vivarium.
Thank you so much!
Love the chameleon
Thank you!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
This video gave me so much great information! As someone who owns Leopard geckos, I was interested in chameleons after constantly seeing them at expos/cons. I appreciate this video!
U helped me get a chameleon thank you
You are very welcome!
I have a 1 yr old male Veiled chameleon named Henry, this help me so much with him and gave me a lot of good info on how to care for him. Thanks!!!
You are very welcome!! Tell Henry that Neptune says hi :)
Chameleon is my symbol animals.^^
Same :)
Thank you so much. I’m getting my first one this Summer and you taught me some stuff I didn’t already know. Don’t worry, I have done some research and how to tell what is what. Like I said, thank you for this.
Good luck with your research and chameleon once you get it!
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you again. I hope he/she lives a long healthy life.
@@NeptunetheChameleonme and my Mom just ordered a 3-5 inch one last night. The enclosure is pretty much ready and it should get here the day after tomorrow.
Thanks so much for doing this, we have a veiled, just found out ours is probably a little over weight by what you said about their head size (puffiness)I'm in process of making a larger incloser (2×2×60)looking forward to seeing your next video
You are very welcome! You may find my full video on chameleon weight helpful: czcams.com/video/2nNBSleOp_A/video.html
Love 💕 the Channel
Thank you so much 🤗
Could you please do an ultimate panther chameleon care guide please 🙏
I will do one eventually but it'll be awhile before that happens. These videos take an insane amount of time and effort to make. Luckily I have TONS of care videos which will teach you everything you need to know about panthers :)
Love all your videos! Thank you for this one as well. I will say "Just pull out your solarmeter" is a bit nonchelant since that's a $250 tool. I have a REALLY nice setup, and I still haven't bought a solarmeter because it's so asenine to consider buying. That being said, we use solar cards that change color. What do you think about that as an option for measuring UV? A video about UV measuring methods would be good. My gf, the wildlife biologist, says we can just use all the plants to measure, and they're happy haha.
You can go off of the recommendations being made by keepers who have tested the bulbs on a chameleon enclosure. There is a great chart in this link: chameleonacademy.com/uvb/
I have heard the solar cards are not very accurate. Solarmeters also help keepers know when it is time to replace their UVB bulbs :)
Thank you!!!!! My girl is about to lay her eggs and I’ve had her alive thanks to your vids! She’s a veiled named Ta’lo
Good luck to her with her eggs!
I really want to get a Veiled Chameleon and your videos are so much help for research on how to care for them! I live in Denver Colorado, so what type of encloser would be the best for me?
A hybrid enclosure would be a really good option!
Thank you very informative and helpful just got a veiled chameleon
Congrats! Hope things are going well with your new chameleon 🤗
I just bought my male vailed cham today and 19 year old daughter named him Pascal.
Love the name!
I got a one year old female, and shes so spoilt lol, she acts like a literal baby, if something frightens her she runs at me, she hates me leaving her alone, and tonight, i went to check on her half hour after her tank lights went off for her bedtime and she refused to sleep so i was petting her, but every time i stopped and tried to shut the tank she gave me a fuckin death stare 😂 idk what I've done but my chameleon acts more like a baby than a chameleon i swear
She also has phases like a kid, where one week she hates being in the tank and will literally bang on the glass, other days she's not fussed if u get her out or not and others she wont wanna come out at all 😂
hi thank you so much for this video. can i ask if having the fog machine is necessary? because where i live i cant actually get the tempereture below 20/21 C and my vet said it would create mold…
A fogger is not necessary but does help achieve the higher nighttime humidity requirements.
I just got a baby veiled two days go, this guy I know got one for his son and he didn’t want it so I’m caring for it. But I’ve never owned a reptile and I have no clue what I’m doing. We’ve already kinda bonded and I have an enclosure set up but I’m sure there’s so much I need to change and fix, I need help lol thank you for making these videos, I’ve watched so many already 🙌
Best of luck with your new chameleon! There's a steep learning curve, but once you get them set up correctly, they're amazing pets 💚
@@NeptunetheChameleon Perfectly worded! Yes there is a steep learning curve 💯... But once you get it down really it's no harder than a cat or dog just different!, I wish you the best of luck if there's any questions feel free to ask... I'm sure she's pretty busy but I can only speak for myself when I say I've raised four veiled chameleons to 9 years old, three horned chameleons to about eight and a half years old, eight pygmy chameleons to 6 years old, and pey... God I'm blanking lol The one that starts with a p lol for....?? 12 YEARS!
That's from what I know and all the history and information of gathered that is the longest I've ever heard of captive chameleons living, now with that said!!!
I HAD TWO DIE!! BEFORE I WENT OKAY I NEED TO BE ALL OVER THIS AND MAKE THIS NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE IT'S NOT A PRETTY THING POOR little DUDES 💯 but like I said feel free to ask if needed, otherwise I'm sure Neptune has a video on it she's really really really good literally the reason I don't have to make a video 😂
#bringthatlovenotthathurt
In the store, they always have many chameleons in one enclosure. Is it only OK for babies? When will you put male and female together for fertilizing? And what is the sign that the chameleons are in puberty?
Also do wanna say you can turn your oven to about 250 degrees and cook the sticks in the oven for 2 hours sanitizes it. Or bleach bath
Great suggestions -- I talk about that in my video about branches! A lot of branches will be too bit to fit in an oven.
@@NeptunetheChameleon yes some are to big
Omg your videos of chameleons rock! I'm hopefully getting a 2nd hand veiled chameleon with the vivarium and equipment im from the uk and do you like pascal the chameleon from tangled disney? That's my favourite disney animal pascal
Yes I love that movie!
@@NeptunetheChameleonthat's one of my favourite disney films
I just set up my proper enclosure Kevin started in a 18x18x36 he's now in his 24x24x48 and I just wanted to see what you thought
Feel free to book an enclosure review call with me or DM me on Instagram: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
I am hopefully getting a chameleon soon, would a petsmart chameleon care kit be ok to use if I change the light bulb?
Unfortunately there is a lot more wrong with that kit than just the UVB bulb. I would not recommend it and instead suggest the chameleon kit I made with Pangea Reptile: www.neptunethechameleon.com/chameleon-kits and here is my video on the PetSmart kit: czcams.com/video/es0ZIxj3iIo/video.html
Hi so I live in Texas and it’s getting hot will I need to leave my heat lamp on all day for my chameleons and what plants do you recommend for a juvenile one
If your temps are where they need to be without hte heat bulb then you can turn it off! And here is my safe plant list: www.neptunethechameleon.com/plants
Hey where did you purchase the solid jungle background placards that are on the back/sides of the screen for making it a hybrid cage, holding in humidity, and blocking off the line of sight between cages? I would like to give my veiled a little more privacy
Hello! They're from petbackdrops.com. Code NEPTUNE1 will save you 10% off your order.
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you! :)
Great video I love it I was going to make one myself! But you did perfectly 💯
Thank you! 😊
hey just wondering how much you spent on dragon strand hybrid because in one of your videos you mention a cage is about 200 but show your dragon strand which is listed for around 500 i was just confused if you got yours for 200 lol
I did not get my Dragon Strand for $200 but there are other chameleon enclosures that are within that price point.
Does the wattage of the UVB matter? I'm not sure to get the 24 or the 39 W for the Arcadia
The wattage is dependent on the length of the UVB bulb so pick the one that best fits your enclosure size. What is very important is the strength of the UVB bulb: 6%, 12%, etc. The general recommendation for a 48” tall enclosure is a T5 24W 6%. Hope that helps!
What bee pollen do you recommend for gut loading the bugs.
www.thebiodude.com/collections/reptile-vitamins-supplements/products/bee-pollen-1-lb?sca_ref=4441955.QC4I63Y9tE & www.amazon.com/dp/B0026Z7NRA?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3AQ49KVPAJ4UL&creativeASIN=B0026Z7NRA&linkCode=ssc&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&tag=onamzclari071-20
Let's go...
Whooo! Do you have a chameleon?
@@NeptunetheChameleon yes his name is Cosmo he's doing good
i have a question about lighting are the power sun heat and UVB combination good lights?
No. You’ll want to purchase the heat bulb and UVB separately 👍 You can check out my shopping lists here: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
@@NeptunetheChameleon ok thanks
what light should i use if I have a 36 inch high instead of 48 though
This is a good resource that shows the various UVI levels for different bulbs at different heights that should help you out: chameleonacademy.com/uvb/
Hello im looking for a new reptisun t5 5.0 but i only find t5 10.0 you think it will be fine or i need to get the 5.0?
You’ll want to get the 5.0. I know of 3 places that have it in stock right now:
www.pangeareptile.com/products/zoo-med-reptisun-5-0-uvb-t5-ho?_pos=1&_sid=44a0f6247&_ss=r&variant=26907497201764&sca_ref=2120335.Dn9y03RxpN (Use code NEPTUNE10 for an extra 10% off)
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www.thebiodude.com/products/zoo-med-reptisun-5-0-t5-ho-12-bulb (Use code NEPTUNE10 for an extra 10% off)
Hi neptunethechameleon my veiled female chameleon pooped and when I went to check on her poop the urate was creamish but the poop it’s self was dry can you possibly tell me why?
Could very possibly just have been an older poop that had dried out.
This is ironic I’m getting one today lol
Good luck! Be sure to check out this video: czcams.com/video/2IESxfzFnmc/video.html
Can you tell me what you think the best chameleon enclosure that is glass for a chameleon? Thank you you’re a big help!
Most glass enclosures are too small for a chameleon. If you're looking for something to help hold in heat and humidity I'd look at a hybrid enclosure. Here is my full video on enclosures: czcams.com/video/wgU5rJkEhSI/video.html
I got a question what would be a good starter chameleon to go for I’ve been told veiled chameleons were better to care for and some have told me that panther chameleons were better to care for any suggestions?
I would recommend a male panther chameleon since there are lots of great panther breeders and the males won’t lay eggs. Male veileds are a great option too, there’s just not very many reputable veiled breeders currently. Here are some videos that should help: czcams.com/video/qEmO18fod5w/video.htmlsi=cZfccZbK8UX-OqDE & czcams.com/video/uBaU92kvMKQ/video.htmlsi=1uBMn4knB2_qxNnR
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much for the recommendation I really do appreciate It
This is great, I just got my female veiled chameleon last week but I was wondering if I should turn her screen cage into a hybrid. I currently live in Southern California, so any opinions?
I've been misting like 4 times a day and the humidity goes down to like 25 still which is way too low
I think a screen enclosure will be totally fine. But monitor the humidity and temperatures and adjust as needed.
Here is my video on how to raise the humidity levels: czcams.com/video/kNhWocyfJAo/video.html
Thank you
i recently just got a new veiled chameleon and I've been watching your videos to learn more about them.However the employee at my local petco told me that I should keep the worms in the fridge until l am ready to feed my chameleon. I was also wondering if it is completely normal that my chameleon does not have an appetite
Congrats on the new chameleon! Keeping black solider fly larvae in the fridge can help slow down the pupate process but is not neccesary. And it can take a chameleon up to two weeks to get settled in and start eating.
What does it mean when a baby chameleon nuzzles their head into your hands??? Is this a bad sign or just something cute?
Sounds like they are just rubbing their eye. If it continues, I would have your care reviewed by a trusted expert.
ANY UPDATES ON LUNAS EGGS?
They ended up being infertile and molding :(
Do you still sell the chameleon kits that you made
Sure do! www.neptunethechameleon.com/chameleon-kits
my yemen chameleon is 6 months old and she has recently started gaping quite alot especially when shes in her basking spot. she also makes a cough like noise twice in a row and maybe few times a day. please help!! normal or not ? everything else in her behaviour is normal.
Sounds like it could be an upper respiratory infection :( I would get her to an exotics vet ASAP. I talk about URIs a little bit in this video: czcams.com/video/Rqpy9yOCyc8/video.html
❤❤❤ nice
Thank you 💚
My veiled chameleon won’t eat food with the calcium powder on it. Ideas?
Make sure it’s lightly dusted and the bugs are moving around to catch his interest ☺️
Should I get a chameleon from Petco?
I wouldn’t recommend doing that. I’d suggest buying from a reputable breeder so that the chameleon is healthy with good genetics. Here is my video on tips for finding a breeder: czcams.com/video/U7F84ZZ2tfA/video.html
I literally just learned that I was given the wrong information for my veiled chameleon. I got a 12% uvb lamp +D3 so I'm giving my chameleon way too much of that. I put it higher on the terrarium and immediately bought the reptisun lamp you recommend. Even the vet who is specialized in reptilians gave me the wrong information about the supplements. He told me to use the multivitame everyday. I'm glad I came across your video!
A question if I may ask. I don't have a fogger (yet). I do have a mister! Should I mist every morning and evening for about two minutes? Or do I need to mist extra in the evening so that the humidity stays leveled.
I would love to hear from you :)
Glad you've been able to make changes quickly!! How often you mist and if you need a fogger totally depends on the natural humidity of where you live. I would start with 2 minutes twice a day and then adjust from there as needed.
My daughter wants a chameleon. I know as the adult that before I even consider getting any living being, I need yo research what is best for them. After viewing your video I decided not to get one. I'm sure I couldn't provide them with a good environment right now
hi, i’m worried about my parents chameleon, they got her 4 months ago from a rescue situation, and she looks so small from everything else i’ve seen online. she’s really skinny, but not in the way where you can see bones or she *looks* underweight, but she’s so thin, like a branch.
she also sits at the bottom when the lights are off at night, folded up like a leaf, and it takes her awhile to get up.
i’m worried they’re unintentionally making her too cold and that’s why she’s like that at night, and i’m not sure what to do to make them listen to me. my mom used to work at a pet store and as much as she doesn’t want to admit it, she uses that as a “i know more than you do about her” thing.
Sorry to hear you're going through that. Veileds do pretty well with lower nighttime temps. Maybe have her watch this care guide video or I have this one on heat bulbs: czcams.com/video/CGWkNvLTISg/video.html
Hi,im getting a Habistat 90 x 90 x 45 can you send me a list of what i need lights, heater etc.thanks.
That enclosure will be too small for a chameleon. But here is my shopping list that also includes enclosures: www.neptunethechameleon.com/shopping-lists
Can you please make a video on how to get rid of gnats in the enclosure?
I haven’t had that issue so I’m not the best person to make a video on that topic. Chameleonforums.com should have some good threads that will help.
my chameleon watched this video and scratched up the computer i guess you were right when you said don't put two chameleons together
That's funny lol
What is the average humidity?
6:49
What does it mean if my chameleon makes a whistling sound every like 5 minutes
Could be a sign of an upper respiratory infection. czcams.com/video/Rqpy9yOCyc8/video.html
I have a cham and im not sure what to do his eye look odd😢
czcams.com/video/r-wxhcP9PtM/video.html
Are the chameleons good from petsmart
Unfortunately a lot of them are sick so I wouldn't recommended buying one from there. Instead you'll want to buy from a reputable breeder: czcams.com/video/U7F84ZZ2tfA/video.html
Ok I guess I don't know how to post a picture lol
CZcams doesn’t let you post pictures in the comments 😅
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Why do horned worms have to be 6 months
Hornworms grow SUPER quickly so they’re usually too big for baby chameleons after a couple of days. Hornworms are totally fine to feed a cham as long as they’re the appropriate size.
Looks like you're using golden pathos, isn't that a poisonous plant?
Not at all! Lots of chameleons have safely eaten it 🌱
@NeptunetheChameleon I just got my first and only chameleon gave to me a few days ago. The next day I took all the plastic plants out, and replaced them with real. Pathos is one I added, but I'm sure it's listed as poisonous. At least for cats and dogs.
My mom said if I can be organized and for my clothes I can get my chameleon. My dream pet is a chameleon and I’m so happy to get wet. I’ve been googling it is my first pet. I know it shouldn’t be a first pet but I know so much about them, and I’ve been googling for only two days.
Lol what facts do you have proving the curly UVB aren’t good ?😂🤡
Great question!! Here is an awesome resource that talks about compact UVB bulbs and includes charts showing the UVI outputs of different types of UVB bulbs: chameleonacademy.com/uvb/ Let me know if you have any questions after reading it.