Veiled chameleon care

[1327177]

plz reply so i am going to get a baby or adult Veiled chameleon if i get a baby it will be 3 to 4 month old but will they die easy and will they bond with you more than a already adult thanks

[EricdaRED95]

Yes! Smeagol. LOTR!!! Thats an awesome name for a chameleon

[MeghanHasSwag]

Whoever slams a Chameleons tail in a cage has some issues lol. I would feel horrible if I ever did that.

[DeepestBlueJ]

is a 16 x 16 x 30 enough for an adult?

[starwarsnut1235]

can you do a pygmy chameleon care video like really soon

[BeardedDragonPet60]

Hi, another question, i'm building a cage that is about 36''Lx32''Hx18''W is that a good size for veiled chameleons.

[MRmatt2504]

Seriously! The only people that leave negative comments are complete retards that have no idea how to keep specilisied reptiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeardedDragonPet60]

Hi, what plants are safe? 

[1327177]

UR SO NICE!

[Lpsfriendforever]

can they just live off of fruits and veges ?

[DemizGoesOnFrenzy]

OMG,Wolverine,I Love that name i think im going to name my that,but first i need to get one :DDSry if u are offended by stealing ur idea :D

[emoldd]

I also have a rescued veiled chameleon with mbd and she was unable to climb branches so she became very weak and broke a few bones falling before i had her. I ended up making ladders out of branches of various sizes and textures close enough together so she wouldnt catch a foot in a hole, her strength increased within just a few months you should try puttin even just one in smeagles cage it would be interesting to see if it worked!

[allreptiles101]

With your dividers do the cages still get enough air flow through the sides covered? It almost seems as if the covers defeat the purpose of a screened cage.

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@allreptiles101 the dividers are fabric and let air through

[MrDavidsherps]

do u breed reptiles but awesome chameleons and reptiles keep it up and check out my vids

[Tandereeno]

Ok I need your opinion here, I was looking to buy a veiled chameleon as a first pet, which means I'm inexperienced, but I have done my research and I'm prepared to give it full attention, but owners have been telling me not to get it because I have no experience, and that it is a bad idea, and I'm reconsidering buying one, but I think they are amazing creatures, and for me to see one every day when I get home would be a dream come true. So should I wait until I have experience, or buy one?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@Tandereeno If you have done tons of research and are dedicated to keeping a chameleon, then get one. Only you know yourself and if you would make a good owner. I have seen people with out experience become great owners because they did tons of research and were dedicated.

[Tandereeno]

@TheReptileWhisperer Thanks for the input it helps a lot!

[madmiles]

Very informative! Thank you so much for posting this!

[FR3DKRU3G3R]

Might I ask - how do they get bone disease? What did those owners do/not do? I would hate for that to happen to my (hopefully future) pet chameleon!

[Tandereeno]

@FR3DKRU3G3R I'm not sure, but I think it has something to do eith vitamin D or lack of it, a UV light should do the trick

[gooooblaster1800]

i think the chameleon wasnt scared at the camera it was scared at the other chameleon threatening it as you can see at the end of the video in the background :O

[warnher]

I put a small water fall in my Veileds tank and he loved it and i also fed it from a plastic beer cup so he wouldnt eat the substraight.

I was told to use calcium every feeding and multivitamin once a week *l* even with day glo light so maybe i was overloading him :o(.

My male only lasted 5 years :o(

I use distilled water for misting to prevent hard water stains on the glass :o)..

[tuckway300]

you bare the best herper of all time thank you im going to tell everyone about you thanks

[ReelDeel82]

What kind of fruit do you give them?

[dede07gee]

awwweee soooo cute i want one they have such a cute chubby belly .

[Tyrannobenji101]

9:47

The female getting pissed off

[dj201199]

Who could possibly slam there chameleons tail in a cage door???

[coolbeansexplosion]

Can you make a breeding vid for me ? I am trying to breed my male and female

[TheBrandonraptor]

i have a baby Veiled chameleon and i want her to live a long time

and thanks for a helpful vid

[smiqued12]

Mystique and wolverein had babys...Man dont tell kurt...

[mrfox831]

theres somting rong wit every onr

[mrfox831]

myy precious!!!

[SuperAndypandy13]

Hey is the temp the same for adults and babies or if the temp different please please reply

Thanks :) Really good vid btw help me allot ! And good job with the chameleons.

[SuperPhantom357]

wtf smegal

[BaNgInOnF0OLS]

Great Great Great video! love the setups..! (:

[brandonfij01]

I want a.male then

[surpingbutterfly]

You mentioned what kind of insects you feed them but what kind of fruits and vegetables do you feed them also?

[DeadliestSoldier]

what times do you mist them like morning and night morning midday please reply

[DeathNight231]

how would i take care of one in a cold environment should i just use a heat pad or what

[Guantanamo35]

@DeathNight231

Make sure the enclosure is kept indoors and away from windows, doors and any area that will have drafts of air. I would make sure you use a heat lamp with a UVB bulb (Reptisun 5.0).

[CONNETIC1]

you cant have two of them in one cage?

[MrReaper2687]

how long do you recommend i wait to put a heat lamp on a baby chameleon i hear you say to wait cause it can get overwelmed?

[BeatdownCouture]

Those poor babies 3: to think they were abused is sad.....Good that you're taking care of them well though!

[panhavornchhun1993]

I see 420 leaves in one of the cages

[LovetheTurtle]

This video was highly informational! Thank you for posting such a informative one. I just recently purchased my first veiled chameleon and finding it difficult to find information that is believable on the web. Everyone says something different. Seeing that you know what you are doing has helped answer some of my questions. :)

[cornsnakerufus]

Love reptiles

[jss203]

what kind of horrible person would dislike this video?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@jss203 Idk, prob someone who does not like reptiles lol

[lizardmattmatt]

@jss203 i dunno

[swilhelmvids]

As a avid Chameleon owner and someone who appreciates Reptiles in general, i think its wonderful what you have done for them. Most people whom purchase these beautiful creatures often do not know how to care for them ...properly, often they are mislead by pet stores and its a shame. Never the less, i think your videos is wonderful, and the time and care you have given them is awesome. Please keep up the good work, and i look forward to more of your posts.

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@swilhelmvids Thanks for the kind words:)

[MultiRE100]

@TheReptileWhisperer i might get a chameleon should i get a boy or a girl? Ps this is my first chameleon.

[r2d2live]

ok,thank you for your help

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@r2d2live welcome:)

[r2d2live]

if i feed in a different enclousure can i keep substrate in?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@r2d2live No because sometimes Chameleons "think" they see something and will try to eat it.

[LittleHieuy]

how many crickets do you feed them and how often?

[melanie4801487944]

Quiet a pew

[MythoBot]

hey what happens if you hold the chameleon alot ?

they dont get stress out that easy right?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@MythoBot If they want to be held, no. if they dont wanna be held, yes.

[KittyykattxOxO]

@TheReptileWhisperer how do you know when they want to be held, do they just let u pic them up without fuss? And if there babies and aren't use to you wont they not want to be held any way....Im asking these questions cause i wanna get a baby Veiled Chameleon

[IIJasonSII]

you sound like Ellen Page!

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@IIJasonSII Is that good or bad? Lol!

[IIJasonSII]

@TheReptileWhisperer That's good. She's an actress who played in Juno and Inception.

[halodude92mm]

@IIJasonSII don't forget x-men lol i think that applies most to these chameleons.

[romwidoly]

@TheReptileWhisperer, you may already have answered this for someone else, but what are the dimensions of your largest cages here? I have a baby veiled chameleon, and I'm getting ready to upgrade her home to a full sized one. Also, did you build your cages, or do you know of a good, reputable place I can order one? Thanks!

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@romwidoly I think its 36 in tall x 18 deep x 18 wide. You can sometimes find used cages on craigslist cheap. Lllreptile has decent cage prices for a new one. Caution if buying used. Take the cage outside & generously spray with bleach cleaner, let sit for 10-15 mins, then spray with a water hose several times to make sure you rinse all the bleach off. Sit outside in the sun until dry. You never know if the reptile housed in the cage previously had illness/disease so cleaning is a must.

[romwidoly]

Hahaha, look at the other one in the background starting at about 9:45. He looks pretty pissed off at the one in the foreground.

[ShellSchokked]

I'm not sure if you're the "chameleon expert" but is not drinking standing water typical of all chameleons? I'm looking into getting one and in case I find myself busy or out longer than expected I wouldn't want to worry about my chameleon needing water.

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@ShellSchokked @ShellSchokked No it is very rare that they drink standing water. They are triggered by movement. If they see water dripping & water droplets on leaves they drink. If they see bugs move they eat. Same thing:)

[MrAirsoftcore]

is plantation substrate ok?! plz replay very inmportent!

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@MrAirsoftcore No do not use any substrate because they will ingest it by accident & die. Use paper towel,newspaper or reptile carpet.

[highedup247]

are silk plants fine? would they nibble on it?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@highedup247 silk would be ok but if its not plastic coated it will not last long.

[coolvibe17]

you water your cham once every 3 days?!?!?!? holy shit....

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@coolvibe17 No. I water everyday. Dripper & misting.

[cornsnakerufus]

How much does a dripper cost? plz reply

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@cornsnakerufus maybe 5 or 10 bucks

[cornsnakerufus]

@TheReptileWhisperer thanks chameleons are amazing

[ChrisTheCucumber]

@left4green yep, you can do that. Or poke a hole thru a plastic cup like the big gulp cups from 7/11 and use that.

[SchuldinerReptile]

Wheres Waldo :}

[lizardboy2k]

you are a very good peson for taing this chameleons in SO GENOUROUS AND LOVING!!

[Left4Green]

Im getting A veiled Chameleon very soon. Could i just Fill a Milk Jug and just poke some holes ion it for almost 24/7 water? I would buy a waterfall, but honestly trying to save some money

[AJP1037]

1:35 is that pot?

[21trial21]

nice vid



[coolmoon52]

x men chameleons

[chameleon518]

how much do you whant for him

[zuzola100]

watch?v=4Kxh2wlFz3w

[atmosLemon]

Every veiled chameleon owner says "most veiled chameleons don't like to be held, but mine do".....so shouldn't that just be changed to "they do like to be held".

[ChameleonKeeper11]

PLZ PUT SMIGGLES DOWN THAT POOR THING HAS NO POINT IN LIFE

[bessiexj9]

Poor Smeagal, hhe looks like a beautifle chameleon though, despite his deformities :)

[OtC2471]

my chameleon drinks from the sink... wt i mean is like ill take him to my sink every 2 to 3 days and he sometimes drinks n sometimes he doesnt.. but is it better to get a dripper or is this fine... and where do u get ur horn worms and butter worms from.

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@OtC2471 chameleons should have water everyday. I would get a dripper.  You can buy worms at reptile shows or order them off mulberryfarms. Com

[lilboirocksSUPREME8P]

i feel so bad for smeagal,but he looks really nice

[thekillshootable]

smeagal likes bling bling

[dDR34M3Rb]

Ok Im not sure if my set up is right yet but my lighting in day is a UVA n UVB long bulb a UVB bulb a daylight bulb n a house bulb nd st night I have a purple heating bulb I have fake plants hanging nd an umbrella plant and ficus plant and purple passion n pothos also and about 5 branches with to big drippers is that good or do I need more i'm buying vines soon n more plants!!

[lillats61]

I'm looking at getting a baby and was seeing if you where selling

[lillats61]

Are you selling the baby I'm looking at getting one?

[UnicornEraser]

I'm just starting, I just got a month old chameleon and this video was very helpful. Thank you so much:)

[Ginger24241]

Hi,Im Ginger Im Make a Chameleon Website And Since Your Video Is So Good Im Asking If i Can Put Your Video On My Site?

[VentrioquistMaster]

how do you heat the babies?

[PoisounousCure]

IF it can be cured i hope smeagle gets better

[96soldgerboyz96]

dos it matter wat kind of roach it is or can u just feed it wat ever kind?

[darlynkell]

haha if you watch the last chameleon you showed. the chameleon in the backround is getting angryy

[GenisLover]

@darlynkell lol, I saw that too XD

[GenisLover]

Poor babies, there old owners were terrible to them, I hope Shmeagle gets better and I want Wolverine x3 He looks so bad ass and cool, Mystique is pretty and cute

[chickennipples101]

How do you pick up a chameleon?

[matt4ambz]

I have a male veiled chameleon (a year old now) and hes in a 2x2x4' aluminium screen cage, the ambient room temperature is about 19 degrees celsius. I am using an 100 watt bulb at the top of the cage with a UVB obviously and the basking spot temperature is only reaching 33 degrees celsius when he isnt in the way of it.

but i don't know what kind of wattage bulb i should use to increase the ambient temperature and basking spot people keep saying not to use a 150 watt? should i?

[AmphibianAddict]

very good info, shed light on a lot of questions I had!

[EvolutionExotics]

How Can they lay if they havent bred? Dont want to sound dumb but imnot sure?

[ShreckKram]

can eco earth affect pygmy chameleons , i hand feed mine with tweezers so they dont go on the ground , will they be affected by the earth ?????

[lrfreptiles]

Awesome!! I am begging my mom 4 one

[TheBradbury5]

how big does the cage have to be

[ReptileMakeMeHappy]

is a uv bulb the long one on yours

[hammies4ever]

Awh, Hang in there little chameleon dude :D,

Nice Chameleons, Nice set-up.

Hoping to get my little chameleons soon:).

[Hedgehogs24]

What should the humidity be at?

[Hedgehogs24]

How much would a setup and all the supplies cost, in general. Also, how much would food cost per week? thanks!

[MFReptiles]

awesome~ its deff on my list to get!

[CrazyBoa2]

You have the best video for this kinda care! I was looking to get one or two when I could aford it and this video really did help.

so I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!

[Snoflake125]

Hey.. I havve a veiled.. and I just need to know.. he's about a month of age, but the guy we got him from said he didn't need the purple UV light until he was older.. I feel like he's wrong, but I wanna be sure.. also, what's the best base for them to have? and a good way to clean their cage?

[matt4ambz]

at 10.00 minutes you can see the female hissing at the male in the background :P

[BrianMcGooch]

Someone likes X-men a little too much

[bonemaunger127]

What age would you start feeding veiled chameleons fruit and vegetables

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@bonemaunger127 You can offer them whenever you wish. I just keep live plants in the cage so they can nibble on them whenever they want to.

[bonemaunger127]

@TheReptileWhisperer on that note what fruits and vegetables would be best for a veiled chameleon

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@bonemaunger127 There is a list of edible/safe plants etc for chameleons on FLChams website. The list is quite long lol!

[danmar2661]

Why does my chameleon shake when he moves?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@danmar2661 He is trying to be slow and unnoticeable.

[MrWaveshredder]

Where can you purchase dripper and which is best?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@MrWaveshredder You can find them in any petstore that sells reptile supplies. I use the one made by Zoomed. You can find them online too.

[hubjubjub]

Females lay eggs without mating? Wow

[TheLoonatikk]

or any of the water being drank-en. I put some ice on top of the screen so it drips down the branches on the leafs but so far he just sits on top corner. and im not quite sure i have done some research but i need some real help on what im suppose to be doing

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@TheLoonatikk Get a screen cage like I have and set it up the way I do. 75 watts is too hot. Get a normal 60 watt bulb that you use in your house. He is hiding because he is scared. Make sure you have places he can hide. He stays in the corner because he is scared and something is not right with the cage. Do you have a video of your cage and the chameleon? I might be able to help you better if I saw it.

[TheForbidding]

@TheReptileWhisperer

What are the sizes of the cages being used in this vid?

[TheLoonatikk]

So I haven't seen any of the crickets going away. And I'm kind of worried but he seems fine to me. he walks properly. he climbs smoothly. i have 75wat basking spot lamp. i have some sticks and branches in there with some fake leafs. he doesn't seem to like the light so much. always going into corners. i also got a few earth worms in there as well. but i haven't seen any of them going away of seen him eat any..

[TheLoonatikk]

Hey I just bought a veiled chameleon and I'm not quite sure if everything is perfect. I got a class tank with screen top and side stripe screen on the bottom and is has doors on the front as well. It’s not quite as big as your but its quite big. He’s one years old and he doesn't seem to be eating his crickets I put them in the tank as well I also marinated with calcium and D3.

[thenumber1bleachfan]

how do you get the eggs out of the tunnels safely ounce the female lays them? how old do they have to be to lay the eggs? do you leave the chameleons in the box with no food or water and then feed and water them, or put it in the box with her? do the lights need to be turned of at night, or do they need to be turned on? does the temperature need to change at night, or does it need to be consistant?

sorry about so many questions, i don't my chameleon to die when i get it :(

[killer12227]

I just got a Veiled Im so excited!!! But when we got him he was a little skinny so were going to fatten him up

[TommyTsunami88]

4:42-4:45

Didnt know that chameleons were so DIRTAAAAAAYYYYY, hah

[mriceman0619]

how would i heat the cage up at night? it can get to 68 at night, should i put a ceramic heat emitter? do female chameleons ALWAYS lay inferite eggs also?

[mriceman0619]

how would i heat the cage up at night? it can get to 68 at night, should i put a ceramic heat emitter?

[leolover12345]

can i keep my crested gecko in a cage like this?

[jss203]

@edku1 go to fl chams

[edku1]

What website would you recommend to buy baby veiled chameleons for a reasonable price (under $50 if possible?). Also, are there any starter kits including the tank that you would recommend?

Great video btw! It was very informative! ^^

[Mandy9135]

It's so sad when pet owners are oblivious to what they need to do (or when they just don't care). One of my biggest pet peeves is when people purchase an animal (especially reptiles) when they have NO idea how to care for them properly. I'm glad there are people like you in the world...thank you for what you do :)

[TheGdyke]

your female is like freaking out in the background when you have wolverine out. haha. when you go to get your males out, how do u approach them. i have probably a 4-6 month old male veiled chameleon, and he hisses already and stuff when i get him out, but once he is out, he's fine

[willindseytv]

how do you find a rescued animal to rescue

[jackasuars]

what are the dimension of your males cage?

[ColdBloodAdventures]

wow amazing video thanks so much for the advice!!!

[suchanjv]

Cool videos. Your voice sounds like Ellen Page.

[Blayzer543]

Hey I have a 5 or 6 month old female. When will I need a egg laying bin? And can I use something smaller than a garbage can?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@Blayzer543 Some females start early but usually lay at a year of age. You can try a smaller bin but mine refused. I know of several people who also had issues with smaller bins. If they won't lay eggs they will die so it's better to be safe than sorry.

[tzanotto]

Last question for now, I had thought of using either the zoomed or exoterra waterfall for watering, is that ok? The other option i thought about would be the Habba Mist from zoomed or a dripper just like the one you show in one of your videos, I would really like to see exactly how you setup your dripper.

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@tzanotto I would not use a water fall unless you are cleaning it out every day. A habba mist would be much better and so would a dripper. Just position the dripper over a leaf so the water drips on it and the chameleon can drink the drops off the leaf.

[tzanotto]

Can i leave the female and male together on a large cage always, or should i only place them together during mating and then remove the female when she changes color?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@tzanotto They can never be housed together. Only place them together when she is receptive to the male. If she turns dark with light colored spots she is not ready. Only when she stays bright green after seeing him is she ready to breed. They should be seperated as soon as they are done mating and she changes dark with light spots.

[tzanotto]

I have decided to get UV 8.0 is it okay? or should i get a 5.0? ( i think its from exo terra)

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@tzanotto 8.0 is too high, don't get it. 5.0 is perfect.

[tzanotto]

I have a few quick questions, is the mesh of your chameleons metal or plastic? I am thinking of getting the exo-terra flexarium, but its made out of plastic and i am no sure about placing the spot light on it (afraid it might melt). The spot reflector is one of those zoomed (large).

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@tzanotto I use both metal and fabric mesh cages. The fabric mesh cages will not burn when a heat lamp is placed on it. For a heat bulb the best thing to use is a regular 60 watt house light bulb. Do not use the high heat reptile bulbs because they get to hot and can burn your chameleon. The basking spot should stay in the 90's.

[Hedgehogs24]

where did you get those branches?

[yosobro2140]

How old are the female chameleon when their ready to lay eggs?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@yosobro2140 I would not breed one until a year of age.

[joshrules418]

could they have locusts at all

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@joshrules418 yes

[annajosanna]

do you spray the chameleon directly with water, or do you just spray the plants? also, can i find the multivitamins at, say, PetSmart?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@annajosanna Don't sray the eyes ever, just the body lightly and all the plants. Yes you can get vitamins at petsmart

[redfootman1]

hay i have a veiled and her nails are really sharp what can i do to make them less sharp?

[TheReptileWhisperer]

@redfootman1 Nothing, they need their nails to be sharp so they can hold branches and if female to dig when laying eggs.