I noticed in the latest edition of Chameleons Online E-Zine that Chris Anderson had to answer multiple questions regarding cohabitation. Of course, his advice, as most of us who hang around this board know, is that, in generally, it's not a good idea. However, there's another article in the magazine about cage drainage. The last photo in that article shows a multiple cage set-up (I'm assuming it's Chris' assembly of cages since it was his photo), and there don't appear to be any visual barriers between cages. I realize the screen will prevent actual physical encounters, but don't these visual opportunities create the same level of stress as cohabitation?
I ask because I have a similar set-up, and I'm always struggling with these barriers. For one thing, the cages in the middle need barriers on both sides, and considering that the backs of the cages are against a wall, there isn't much left for proper air flow. Also, not all of my cages are the same size, so even with barriers there always seem to be ways for the chamys to peek at each other if they so desire.
So in a large part, I've given up on these barriers. Instead, I maintain densly forested cages, and I monitor eating habits and coloration of the chameleons in an attempt to see if there's any stressful behavior taking place.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this subject with regard to multiple-cage set-ups?
