Most successful chameleon keepers in this country utilize all-screen enclosures. This is considered the de-facto best solution for keeping chameleons in this country. This is what chameleon owners know will work, so this is what is recommended.

Again, like Carlton stated, some chameleon keepers in Europe do keep chameleons in solid enclosures. In these environments, you will find that you will have a bigger challenge with too much humidity. Without proper ventilation and fans, you could end up with upper respiratory infections or worse.

The proper husbandry is *somewhat* similiar, in that both snakes and chameleons are ectothermic, but the similarities end there. Chameleons care is very specialized. My opinion is that you should really stick to the 'industry standards' for now. At least until you get some solid real-world experience keeping chameleons. Once you have a firm understanding as to the why's, you can then pursue your own theories regarding their care.

Best of luck, let us know if we can be of any assistance.

BTW- I believe Carlton is the old man of the group, if not by chronological age. If I'm not mistaken, he's been in this forum longer than anyone and his opinions are very well respected.
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• screen cage needed? - saagbay, Fri Feb 8 20:32:48 2008
• RE: screen cage needed? - chaco, Sun Feb 10 22:32:01 2008
• RE: screen cage needed? - saagbay, Mon Feb 11 18:54:03 2008
• forgot to mention - saagbay, Mon Feb 11 18:59:10 2008
• RE: forgot to mention - gomezvi, Thu Feb 14 20:21:59 2008
• right - saagbay, Sat Feb 16 11:25:26 2008
• RE: screen cage needed? - Carlton, Mon Feb 11 12:55:19 2008
• that does make sence - saagbay, Sat Feb 16 11:12:00 2008