This isnt meant to be rude, but can I ask why you are getting a chameleon you aren't sure the species of? And the next day? Doesnt sound like you are ready to get him tomorrow. Is it a rescue or a new pet?



I would recommend doing alot of research (like you said you were)If you can hold of getting him for a couple days it might be better to get better set up. Depending on its size/age, the 50 gallon should be ok FOR NOW, but DEFINITELY not for long. If it is more than 4 months old though you need to get it a screen cage ASAP. He/she will need lots of vines, sticks and (safe and non toxic) plants to climb around on, a good one to use is a pothos plant, which you can pick up anywhere that sells plants. Lowes, Home depot, Meijers, Walmart etc.



Mave sure you have a UV light / basking bulb for him and places in his cage he can go to escape the heat when needed.

Definitly stay away from the shredded paper. They dont make nests or need it for anything. Plus when it gets wet it could mold and cause health probs. If you need a base, try laying sheets of paper towels, puppy raining pads or unprinted newspaper to collect moisture, then change those every week or so.



Make sure to have some sort of water available, whether by dripper, or sprayig a couple times a day. They need to have a higher humidity and water intake. (Depending on what species)



This isnt all that needs to be known, but just a start till you can get some more research done. Hope all goes well with your new guy and that this helped some.

Hopefully others will be able to post the "New Cham" Links. Dont have those memorized yet
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