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Thanks! Here’s a little bit about my veiled Chameleon’s care: She currently has a 2x4x4 custom built screen enclosure, with a mixture of live and fake plants and lots of different vines and branches to provide variety and enrichment. She also has a dig box for laying eggs. I have the 48 inch repti-sun 10.0 UVB and supplement with calcium without D3 every feeding and vitamin with D3 every 2 weeks. I change the UVB bulb out every 6 months to make sure that my chameleon gets the right amount of UVB! My baby laid 31 beautiful and healthy eggs (infertile of course) but never the less she was able to lay the clutch with only a little bit of help in my end (she got a bit dehydrated and hungry during the process because she decided to lay in feeding day) I use a 75 watt bulb from a local hardware store and it keeps the basking temperature nice and warm ( I need to order batteries for the thermometer because the old one broke and I don’t think was that accurate). I mist my Chameleon’s cage twice a day- more so at night because they need a humidity boost at night and less on the morning. My humidity stays around 30-50% during the day and up at his basking/ living area and 60-80% in his live planted area. I also syringe feed water and use a dripper to provide her with water. I feed her every 3-4 days and provide her with a variety of crickets, mealworms, super worms, waxworms, and will soon be adding dubia’s. I also occasionally feed some lettuce and plan on adding more variety to my Chameleon’s diet once I find an online store that I like. Right now I’m a bit limited as I currently get my feeders from pet supplies plus and petco but soon hope to order online so I have more options. If anyone has any constructive critisism or questions about my care- feel free to say or ask questions! Love you guys and this pet community 💗

Info on UVB is soooo confusing!!!! I have a little tortoise and it's been so hard to track down the correct, SAFE, UVB lights. Glad you made this! :)

I just bought the reptisun 5.0 13 watt UVB, is that the right kind for my anoles?

Thank you so much for this information. I also got the darn kit (against my better judgement.... It's been a while since I've cared for a reptile, I thought maybe the kits would be good by now). However, this kit also comes with a UVA light. I have a few questions 1) Will a linear light that you're speaking of be good by itself? 2) Should I keep using the 2 lights (UVA + UVB) that came with the kit + the linear UVB light? 3) Should I just use the linear light + JUST the UVA light (that came with the kit) 4) Should I also look into a linear UVA light+fixture!? Thank you so much! I just want to make sure I am giving him the best chance at a good, healthy life. We've had him for little over a week. Seems to be doing well, but I am scared. I have an Arcadia 22" 10% UVB on the way! (Should be here in a couple days)

I’m a new chameleon owner, and I appreciate the advice. Thank you

The T8 10% uvb light is completely fine for 3ft in height vivariums you don’t NEED to get theT5, if you have a high vivarium the T5 is a lot better but if you have standard 3f viv T8 will do. If you want more information just check out Northampton Reptile Centre they’re are really good, they give you all the information you need

How did you get so smart Emma you are awesome.. thanks for your videos.

Fantastic video! In the UK, you can find Arcadia products online at Internet Reptile and Swell Reptile (as well as many pet stores but online seem to have a great selection and I can really recommend those websites!)

Oh thank goodness, I was just looking for this info and you uploaded this video with the exact info I need! Thank you thank you thank you

Please check measure your uvb often with a solarmeter 6.5R...refer to the ferguson zone

Is the Arcadia 6% T5 Ho a good uvb lighting for my veiled chameleon? I just need help to get a good basking light for him any you would recommend?

How about wattage? The only place I can currently get uvb fixture and bulb is saying the kit the sell is the Arcadia, 24 inch, T5 HO but it's 54 watts! Does that sound right? They don't give me an option to change the wattage. I had previously though 22 inch bulbs were about 24watts

what kind of tube uvb should I put in my beardies tank I have a fixture but I'm not sure what kind of bulb to get. it will be in the tank but at the very top so around 1.5 ft above the tank floor

Hi, I'm hoping you can answer this for me, I was gifted the Zoo med chameleon kit , which comes with a UVB and heat lamp duo lamp thing. I have had this for a couple of weeks, but I recently bought a UVB tester and I noticed my chameleon was not getting the proper UVB, I purchased the Arcadia 7%UVB Pro T5, but is this bulb enough? Do I still need to use the Duo one or no?

Oh my god, thank you so much. I'm adopting a chameleon with severe metabolic bone disease and I had no idea. Thank you.

would you say that you need the bigger lights even if the chameleon was a juvenile? like if theyre in a smaller cage while its young, do you think it would be okay to use the lower UVB light? ps great video as always!

Great job explaining thanks for the tips I made the mistake of getting the chameleon kit as well I’ve had my chameleon for only about a week now an I’ve done lots and I mean LOTS of research an have purchased the correct lights for my chameleon I’m still disappointed that I didn’t do more research before getting him which is my fault an I feel like a terrible chameleon owner an I am now trying my best to make it up to him again thanks for the tips really helps!!♥️

Do u have a chameleon? Nope. Do I plan on getting a chameleon? Nope. Did I watch this video just because? Yep.

Holy shit. That is some high quality content. Keep it up👍🏼

I know these work for the chameleon’s UVB need, but do these also provide the heat needed for a Veiled chameleon in a 2’ x 2’ x 4’?

I order from a bunch of different places. Pangea I've got some dead bulbs living in PA. I have the Zoo Med Ultraviolet Radiometer ST-7 which just solves all my problems and worries if for some reason I feel that they aren't getting enough UVB. It's been really hit or miss for me when buying UVB. Do you know anybody in the states that have trouble with Pangea?

I know this is off topic but my bearded dragon doesn’t like its mealworms. I don’t know why (I’m a new beardie owner)

Ok I am worried my chameleon is 4 months year old and it been growing extremely fast now it looks like a 2 years old is that good and it normal looks like nothing's wrong with it is that good?!?!?!

Can I please get a link to a reputable site I am having so many problems trying to find a light for my female veiled chameleon

Emma you are so awesome love seeing your amazing reptiles and animals to.

Great video, Is the Arcadia T5 shadedweller a sufficient uvb source for Pygmy Chameleons ?

amazing. just got a cage and it doesn't have this UVB lighting. and even the heat light was not powerful enough

My chameleon is not pooping but after watching this I’m going to buy the correct lighting for him he looks bloated and I want him to get better

Do you keep on the UBV light though the night or do you turn it off?

Would you recommend the 24” terrarium hood? Also does that cover the uv and basking bulbs?

Do you need a fixture? Can you just lay the bulb on the screen?

Can you comment a shopping list for me? ( I have a veleid chameleon , been having her for almost 3 months and she’s about 4-5 months )

i have a question for the behavior of a chameleon I saw when I was out in the city I came hope and I saw a guy with a veiled Chameleon and he was kindda weird I mean I was curious and got him on my hand and he was calm assuming from his color green with yellow stripes I have pics too i can send u pics in discore if ur intrested I would like to know how and why was he calm in that environment plus the owner and me weren't the only ppl there there was like 3 or 4 extra guys

it funny the information out here.. i talked to a breeder here in Charlotte about these coils uvb bulbs.. and he said they have came a long way in the last few years. and the dude had some on a few of his smaller enclosures. so.. idk. all his animals seemed really healthy. i think some of these rules come from back in the day. like the whole thing with glass tanks.. nothin wrong with glass as long as it is BIG enough and has enough ventilation. back in the day they didn't have these terrariums with front opening doors and vents.. they had AQUARIUMS.. and that was no good.. and i think the whole "GLASS BAD BAD BAD" thing just carried from then..

How do you determine which uvb bulb is better than the rest? There is other brands in USA but how can I tell which is better than the other one?

Is 39w okie ? Than getting the 24w

Question! Funny, my chameleons name is George too lol...but So the compact bulb that comes with the chameleon kit that you did the video for...the cage is small for when he gets bigger but for now it works! I was wondering what your opinion would be getting just a second compact uvb bulb that comes with the kit...you think that would work?

hiii, i had gotten a 20” light fixture and it only allows a 18” bulb and i can’t seem to find a T5 HO that is 18” ☹︎

How far away from the the top of the enclosure should the highest vine be for a veiled chameleon? Wondering if I get the linear fixture if I have to keep them vine more than 5-6 inches from the top of the enclosure/overhead linear fixture on outside of fixture?

how often should I replace the bulb?

Is it really important to have a correct uvb light even if you have a lot of windows in the room they are in, just asking , I got him 4 days ago and o got the strip light uvb so I have the right one but I got t8

Thanks Emma for this video! I was able to go on Reptile Basic and get the Arcadia bulbs and fixtures for my male and female veiled chameleons and they seem to use them readily!

I would love to get a chameleon and I’m paying for it myself but my mom won’t let me get on bc she doesn’t want me to have the light for it on all day and run up her electricity I wish can make one that requires batteries instead 😪

What if the chameleon is gonna be facing a window do I still need it

Do you still need to give d3 supplements even if they have uvb?

Is a 61cmx61cmx122 cage good enough

Great vid keep up the great work

Emma I love u and thank u for making these videos keep making them

Did someone told her that compact are a tube?

😍😍😍😍 Good luck boo

Does the percent of the UVB matter

Can u recommend me the cage

Why am I even here? I don't have any chameleon.Am I planning to get one? Nope but I still watch this video.

Thank you so much for making this video helped out a lot ❤️

do u want 10.0 or 5.0???

Wow we stan a cham queen

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

Awesome video! Thank you so much!

what about uva?

I love u and thanks for helping me with my food tec project

Excellent Video!

#reptilerus Great Video. Love reptilerus

I think I saw you and Pickles Pets at square one today but I didn't know how to say hi aaaah

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Thanks for great throughal video!

Hey would love to chat with you about animals x

I dont want to alarm you but. Your dogs gone a funny colour.

#Best Chameleon advice prevent MBD

Bruh u keep saying “metabolic bone disease”...

Okay so

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Light sales lady lol joking

You talk to much

Use a UVB meter and refer to the Ferguson zone for the required UVB for the animal. That's the best way to do it. There are many ways to provide UVB. Some are better than others. CFL's can work, they are a lot better than they used to be.

I have an exo terra terrarium 90x45x90 with a Arcadia t5 12% do u recommend that bulb or a lower percentage?

I have a T8 25watt bulb.. My cage size is 16*16*30 is that fine?