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Veiled Chameleon

qwik92rs Aug 27, 2004 05:09 PM

Hi, I just bought a baby Veiled Chameleon. Is keeping it in a 20 gallon aquarium ok for its health? Any other tips for keeping it healthy?

Thank you,
Joe

Replies (2)

cricketscritters Aug 27, 2004 07:46 PM

No, don't keep it in a glass aquarium. You'll need a screen cage. VC's need lots of ventilation with a basking area of 85*-90*. Cool spot of around 75*.
Cricket

Carlton Aug 31, 2004 01:32 PM

How old is this baby? When they are very tiny you can use a glass tank TEMPORARILY and with lots of close attention. But, I hope you have read about keeping chams already, as you are in for a lot of work in terms of caging and care. To get you started, there are good basic care and setup info articles on these sites. Good luck!

http://www.adcham.com
http://www.chameleonjournals.com
http://www.calumma.com
http://www.chameleonnews.com

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