I’m a new chameleon keeper & watching your videos helped me get more confident with my transition when it came time to bring my little guy home. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it’s been such great help. I enjoy you, your chameleons & of course all your videos!! ;) 🙌🥰
i adore how much u love the chameleons in ur care. u clearly care a lot about making sure ppl give these babies their best life. honestly i highly identify with how sensitive and anxious these little guys are. very shy, very soft, smol babies. ❤
Your videos are proving incredibly helpful, thank you so much. I recently adopted my first veiled chameleon. I've kept herps for decades but chameleons are a very different beast. One thing I did with my Reptibreeze is I parked a rabbit cage tray under the enclosure to catch the water. Keep up the amazing work, I'm so grateful for what you do.
I've had my first chameleon for about 3 weeks now and I have to say this has been one of the biggest learning curves I've ever had with an animal. I thought I had the enclosure ready. I had so many adjustments I had to do to get it just right. This has been such a good help, along with the Chameleon Academy/ Bill Strand! Thank you for videos like this. I'm not a person that can read a care sheet and get it. I need visual!
@@NeptunetheChameleon oh, I'm just devastated right now! I inherited a 2 yo cham from a friend whose brother didn't want to keep him. Rango appears to be undersized for a mature veiled and after getting the care run down from the previous owners, I sized it up against the info in the veiled group I follow on FB and it was way off. He came with a 20x20x4 screened cage, T5 UVB tube and a 60 w heat lamp all of which I kept, but his diet and nutrition was crap. I've been cautious as I've introduced supplements and gut loaded bugs over the past 3 months and he's been fine. I also have a ReptiRain that runs for 1 min - 20 mins before lights on in am and 20 min after lights off in pm.....but in the last 24-48 hrs he's tanked big time, major decline. I'm at a total loss as to what's wrong. 😭😭😭
I have been watching your videos since before I got my veiled chameleon and you have informed me in so many different ways I had been wanting a chameleon for about 4years now and I finally got one 9/12/20 and I love her her name is Zara and she is doing fantastic I did all my research for 2-3 years and I believe it payed off and made me a better pet owner love your videos
I am so happy to hear that!! Congrats on your new chameleon. It is much, much easier if you do your research beforehand instead of trying to do it while you already have a chameleon.
My jackson chameleon loves to drink from my spray bottle. Super funny. I've had him for almost two years now and he's done it ever since I got him. He has a lot of character for being a jackson chameleon. Great video
Im just starting to research chameleon care before I buy one. I just wanted to let you know your video was packed FULL of very helpful information. I was immediately going to get a waterfall and Im glad you touched on that and how its not at all beneficial.
Glad it was helpful! I would check out my top 5 videos for new keepers playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLBkCuo7YecLbG_MB7ogFmcoWP2GUXDIGJ and here is my video on how to prepare for a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pyNbczMEfXA.html
If used incorrectly, just like with lots of things, then issues can arise. Foggers are recommended to be used during the evenings to raise the nigh time humidity levels. It is not advised to use a fogger during the day.
Ive got an infestation of white mites. Is this harmful to my chameleon or just a nuisance to me? How do i get rid of them without demolishing the set up, it is a bioactive setup and i have a veiled chameleon. During the winter the heat kept his humidity low so i ran the fogger a lot at night and the soil stayed moist but not wet, lately between the fogger and watering its caused a 1/4 inch of water to collect in the area with the clay balls.
I have a big enclosure now and he is in a second she’d already so he is growing I give him his calcium powder at everyone feeding and the one with D3 twice a month
I have been watching your videos since adopting my panther chameleon about a year ago. I only use real plants and have had a huge problem with "fruit" flies. I don't like to cut back on his humidity but I am pulling at strings to gain control. I am from Maine and don't have an issue at keeping levels where he needs to be but having all the flies is not making having Caesar enjoyable. Any ideas are super appreciated!
My veiled chameleon is outside in a fully screened cage, porch is also screened. But Florida is usually 70-78% humidity and usually 80-85 degrees out. Is it to hot out for him? He does have shade from live plants on his cage. I had him in the house the first two weeks but my apartment is dark I felt like he didn’t have enough light or warmth (inside is between 70-75. He seemed to want to come out to go outside for sun. He was going to the bottom of the cage for three days and screen walking until I moved the cage outside. Haven’t seen him do it since so far.
Just got a little guy yesterday with a chameleon kit, was wondering if anyone with some knowledge could possibly reach out and help me improve his habitat? I feel as if I have the bare minimum right now and would appreciate the help!
Congrats on your new chameleon! Luckily you’re in the right place to get some help :) Unfortunately the chameleon kit cage is too small for a chameleon, comes with the incorrect UVB bulb, etc. It’s nicknamed the “death kit” in the chameleon community. I do have this awesome video on how to properly set up a chameleon cage that should help get you started: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n2H-VubFs3A.html
Who do you feel about using Repti Rain for a veil chameleon. I currently have a Beardie, but I've been looking into veil chameleons I've always wanted one.
The Repti Rain doesn't let you customize the mist times to the ones you need for a chameleon. I'd highly recommend the MistKing: joshsfrogs.com/sp/mistking-starter-misting-system-version-5-0-free-shipping-mksms512550
Hi! I'm a new keeper. I bought a little dripper and it's awful so I'm glad to know I can just make my own. It came with a packet of water conditioner. Do you recommend using that in the water? I haven't been seeing or reading anywhere that it's necessary.
i wanted to get a jackson chameleon and the encloser that im gonna make is going to have a system so that everynight theres a chance it might rain for a bit would this be a good choose or no?
@Neptune the Chameleon the best way i can put it into words is that im going to use a small water pump to up the water to the top of the tank with small tubes with holes so that the water sprays out and either it will hit a hard top to that all the water drips down it or it sprays also would this same system work for a panther?
Congrats!! Be sure to check out my top 5 videos for new keepers: ru-vid.com/group/PLBkCuo7YecLbG_MB7ogFmcoWP2GUXDIGJ. All lights should be off at night and they drink from the water droplets that form on the leaves from the mist & drippers. If you would like to book a video phone call with me to provide help, advice, and answer your chameleon related questions, please use this booking tool: neptunethechameleon.simplybook.me/v2/#
Thanks for the video! I’m also a new chameleon keeper & I noticed that my chameleon's color is not as green as it used to be and I don't know why, he has very pale green and a bit of brownish tone. any idea why?
They might be getting ready to shed. Chameleons change colors for a variety of reasons. It’s not always a bad thing but if paired with other strange behavior, I would be sure to make sure your enclosure and care are correct.
@Neptune The Chameleon if I’m misting half hour hour before and after lights then shouldn’t my chameleon be sleeping and therefore not be able to drink the water or not realize it? For the dripper how long should it be dripping for? Should I move my dripper around to different areas of the enclosure or keep it in the same spot with the best dripping position? Thank you for the content. These are genuine questions I can’t find direct answers to in any other videos unless I missed something.
1. The idea that is explained in the video is that chameleons are breathing in the water vapor in the air with the higher humidity at night. So, they can still stay hydrated without physically drinking the water. 2. Drippers can be left in the same spot if the water is dripping onto leaves below it.
I'd check out my video on how to raise humidity levels and try the other techniques first before adding in misting sessions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kNhWocyfJAo.html
Hi there Neptune I was thinking my birthday is coming up and I was wanting to get a misting system. I was also thinking maybe you have a discount on something like that?
I do have a discount! Code NEPTUNE10 saves you 10% off every order at The Bio Dude: www.thebiodude.com/products/starter-mistking-misting-system-v-4-0?sca_ref=4441955.QC4I63Y9tE And happy early birthday 🥳
Some chams have different bug preferences but I'd first make sure the hornworms aren't too big for your chameleon. I've heard of some chams not liking them when they were still babies but liked them once they grew up and were big enough to eat the hornworms.
I have a question: the humidity in my panther's cage varies from top to bottom (higher at the bottom, lower at the top), so what is a good place to measure humidity?
Hi, I got a chameleon a few days ago and slowly getting his daily routine down. I'm wondering if misting half an hour after lights off - will my chameleons instinct to drink still kick in if they can't see the water droplets?
The idea is that they are breathing in the moisture versus actually licking the leaves. Drippers can be used during the day to provide drinking opportunities.
Does anyone know how to get the humidity down ? I can't get mine below 60, I live in Florida. Any suggestions appreciated. They're in a 4 ft tall screened enclosure and all 4 sides are open. We have closed our ac vents and we do own a dehumidifier so I will try that.
Humidifiers should only be used if your humidity levels are too low naturally. Here is my video about calcium powder with Amazon links in the description box: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLONCW9tSPA.html
Live plants are great BUT you really need to becareful cause chams tend to go to bottom and eat the bark and i notice at end of vid your real plants also have perlite and if neptune swallows that no good and im talking from experience i have over 50 chams and ive got more than one doing that. So i modified them if youd like to know wat i did to my real plants ask me its definitely worked for me soo far
Thanks for sharing your experiences! None of my chams have ever eaten bark, but I always recommend to new keepers that they cover their potted plants with rocks. Here is my video on how to set up plants for a chameleon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1eJ9jKXCGoE.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon cool. They should also not use small rocks like gravel size cham can pick those up with their tongue. I use prevent a weed cloth and cut out size and cover the bottom put a couple decent size rocks were seams meet that way plant can still breath get watered and your cham is safe and owner happy.
One thing I worry about for my little Jackson is, whenever he poops I don’t see the white part anymore and he’s usually always drinking and his eyes aren’t sunken they are perfectly normal. But when he does poop there like whitish liquid. He does have hornworms but more dubbias and super worms more often. Is it ok if his poop has like a watery whitish part to it along with the normal feces? Oh also ps he does drink sometimes from his branches or he likes drinking from a syringe by hand when I drip I on his lip or on a leaf near him.
Yes chameleons will sometimes eat plants and soil. I'd suggest watching my plant videos to learn more: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oiKA30cm5-c.html
And for some reason the humidity in my veiled chameleons cage stay around 45-55. I can’t figure out how to make it go down anymore. I have a dehumidifier and I only mist twice a day. Any tips?
Here is my video on your first question: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PlL-a00mk7I.html You could try just misting once a day, or getting a different hygrometer to make sure yours is measuring correctly.
Just brought a mistking. Question is u use ur tap water with a brita filter does you nozzles clog often? I was more concerned with the sprayer then the water as I know its safe to consume.
Your video has some counterintuitive discrepancies. In the beginning you urge a day time humidity of 50-60 percent. But later you also talk about this new daytime “hot and dry” concept and urge people to neglect an afternoon misting session. Saying we should only mist just prior lights on and then just prior to bed. Leaving a 12 hour daytime window at ambient household humidity (30-45%). Usually an enclosure will dry out and reach ambient humidity within an hour of misting leaving an 11 hour period during the day that can be as low as 30% in an average household depending on the climate you live in. That counters the 50-60% daytime humidity you claim in the beginning.
In that case you'd want to find other ways to increase your daytime humidity besides misting. My daytime humidity sits around 50-60% which is what is needed for the species I own. If you need help coming up with ways to increase humidity during the day, here is my video on that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kNhWocyfJAo.html
I have 12 chameleons. 3 panther chameleons, 2 Jackson Chameleons, 1 veiled chameleon, 1 Voeltzkow's chameleon, 1 flapped necked chameleon, 2 African chameleons, and 2 fishcher’s chameleons! All well maintained and living the best life all because of your videos! I appreciate the information!
Thanks so much for this video, I will def improve my enclosure with the updated misting schedule. Also interesting about the water / shower, my chameleon def doesn't love it so I'll avoid doing that in the future.
Thank you so much for this!! Realizing now that I’ve been misting completely wrong for a few months 😬😬 he has been very hydrated anyways, but I’m sure he will be much much happier with a couple of these changes!
You are amazing with all this info. Thank you for sharing it. I'm planning my setup at the moment. Everything I thought I was going to do is completely wrong. Thank you!
I live in Mauritius, an island not far from Madagascar and we are used to see lots of different chameleons in the wild and I just recently got a female panther one which I am really fond of. She is about 6 months old now and I would like to know something, should we get the same setup like you showed in some of your videos? We have nearly the same temperature as Madagascar, so I was wondering maybe we already had the right environment for them to live. I am getting her a quite huge screen cage soon that I will leave outside during the day and keep her in my room at night in a smaller one, only for her to sleep, is this ok? Thank you very much for your videos it is really helping.
Our veiled chameleon is recovering from a respiratory infection, should we adjust the humidity levels and make it higher all day or keep the 30/40 day and 70 night
🦎🐸🐛💦wow is that some information ie misting etc also water 💦 thanks 🙏 for slowing down I tried to save a chameleon but i can’t afford it it look sad 😞 you have done well ✌️👍keep safe ps I was told that holding them upsets them ie your soap on you etc them is that correct 🤔
Such great information! I’m taking care of one and the instructions they gave us is to go every other day, alternate the lights (red and white) and feed. My concern is, the lights are on even at night, there’s no mister only a humidifier we turn on every visit and no real plants. And the food count seems to be the same every time we go. Any advice would be appreciated.
Sounds like the owners need to do some additional research and learning. To answer your questions: Red lights should not be used for chameleons. All lights should be off at night. Humidifiers should really only be used at night but like the video mentions, this is dependent on the natural humidity of where you live. The number of bugs you feed a chameleon depends on their age. Babies are fed daily, and adults should be fed 3-4 bugs every 2-3 days.
@@NeptunetheChameleon wow! Thank you so much for responding!!! I appreciate you and your great videos so much. I went to the reptile store and got some advice. Then I asked the owners if I could bring her home for the next few weeks so I have her and doing everything I can. Thanks to your videos my mind is at ease! Thank you!!!!
Big thank you for sharing your knowledge about chameleon and installation (from Belgium ;) I'm interested to know how do you get through the cage for the nozzles without damages ? Thx.
I do hand misting and now the enclosure is SOAKED. I’m trying to remove the water with paper towels. Is this too dangerous for my veiled chamaleon? Also it seems that his crickets drowned in there
I recently bought a reptile fogger and a reptile rain mister for my open cage enclosure for my veiled chameleon my question is do I need both systems ?
I really appreciate the info and the way you organized it! Is reptisafe harmful for chameleons? or just unnecessary as long as the water is otherwise safe?
Your videos are really good you know alot about chameleons im hopefully getting a veiled chameleon 2nd hand with fullsetup soon i bought myself a punp sprayer for my bearded dragon and hopefully a chameleon i will subscribe to you because your a good chameleon youtube channel
I was given a panther chameleon.! But I notice he’s right eye is close and won’t open it. Left eye is open and moving around any help or advice on to rehab him.
Think someone stole my chameleon i put it outside and the next day its like gone it so hard to find it please suggest ways to find it hope no1 stole it
