Chameleon Kit Setup + Review! | My Honest Opinion On The Reptibreeze Chameleon Kit

[@fazelord2085]

I don’t have a chameleon and I dot plan on getting one, but I’m still watching..........

[@Moonielv]

Faze Lord same 😆

[@alelopezish]

Faze Lord same here..

[@papapossum9909]

Samesies

[@savannahwoods5311]

@@papapossum9909 me too

[@mbtt7420]

Lmao I'm a gecko kind of person

[@karenmcisaac22]

Strange they put a suction cup plant in that kit

[@lilymcalister1825]

Yeah, that is pretty dumb!! Actually laughable!! Shaking my head in disbelief. 😆

[@RanaLoca]

It would cost more for them to make 2 different models of their plants and have one for this and one for normal use.

[@Varanamous]

You can take the suction cup off, they're meant to be multi use. But it's also cost effective since they can but used for both. Its also meant to be a bare minimum kit after all

[@hunterheinrich519]

Karen Mcisaac maybe it’s for the bottom. Idk

[@tropixy2583]

Cha- don't need much water

[@lilymcalister1825]

I used to work with a Veterinarian who worked with exotics and really I learned a lot from her. That is where I gained my knowledge from. I like how much this young woman knows about chameleon's. She gives a LOT of excellent advise, especially what she says about the lighting and the different sized chameleons. Great video!! A++++

[@bobbymckeel1034]

I work at a petsmart and we got a veiled chameleon I myself own one and have an entire small bedroom for him to love and it costed me A LOTTTT of money and then in my room I have 2 leopard geckos and a baby crested gecko so he is in a small tank right now. But I work in pet care and i turn down many people from being the Chameleon because they want to impulse buy it then don’t want to buy what it needs or just want to shove it in a small cage, they get mad that I won’t let them buy it but I am allowed to reject customer purchases, I am the only one that does it and non of my coworkers do it but I have notes saying if they refused to by anything bigger than the recommended cage for it to refuse the sale and I ended up buying him just so I know he’d have a good life, this video was really good thank you!!

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

Okay but this is the first time I've seen a Parsons Chameleon and I love it.

[@addisonharder8075]

Same

[@joshhibbs_nola]

You should tell people to just buy the screen cage itself and decorate it with things and fixtures they buy separately. I agree with you in the cons of this kit. The cage itself I think is great like you said for smaller chameleon species. They do sell bigger reptibreeze cages but themselves without the stuff in the kit that may be suitable for the larger species of chameleons. 👍🏼

[@gewelssch8046]

Josh Hibbs where can I buy just the cage? I have a chameleon that will be an adult kind of soon and I have all the accessories and stuff but I just want a cage. Specifically, I would want a 4 foot or taller cage!! Advice?!

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Gewels Sch They are out of stock on them now but they do sell them. www.thatpetplace.com/repti-breeze-aluminum-screen-cage-24in-24in-48in

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Gewels Sch www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zoo-med-reptibreeze-open-air-screen-cage

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Gewels Sch These seem to be the biggest sizes that are made by Zoo-Med and probably other retail manufacturers. You can get custom made ones but they are going to cost you a lot of money. If money is no object, www.customcages.com can make you probably anything you want. It does not seem that these cages would be hard to make though. If you can find a wood that is rot resistant or maybe some kind of coating that would not harm the animal but would make the wood waterproof, all you would have to do is make a framework as tall and wide as you need it. Then you can go on Amazon and find aluminum or stainless steel screen mesh and attach that to the framework. It would probably be a lot cheaper this way to get the big size you are looking for. I made a stainless steel mesh cover for my 40 gallon breeder turtle tank because all the ones you can buy in the store eventually rust and you have to keep buying them. I got tired of it and made my own screen cover that will not rust. 👍🏼

[@HeartQuakesss]

I just bought it for the screen cage lol

[@abibelleseter6361]

It's like $120 in the US. (At least where I'm at)

[@jessicaromero2449]

It’s 90 at walmart

[@shinyscales1341]

The 2x2x4 is 90 in the U.K.

[@emmylyons3395]

@@jessicaromero2449 it's at Walmart were??

[@lsplanning246]

@Abibelle Seter 1 USD is equal to 1.34 Canadian dollars.

[@justanotherperson1720]

Tyyyy

[@Colleen-14]

An incredibly helpful video. A LOT of useful information! A MUST WATCH if considering buying this enclosure. This was so very helpful to our family in planning to add a chameleon to our family, and buying an enclosure and the necessities. THANK YOU!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you, I’m really glad it helped your family :) if you’re looking for more resources to learn about chameleons, I would highly suggest checking out chameleonacademy.com

[@kendall4060]

I bought this cage for my baby chameleon and your right it is a waist of money. The only thing I used was the cage and then I had to upgrade a few months later.. 🙄 Had to get all new lights, plants, supplements, and pretty much everything.

[@carterslocum6484]

Animal Haven then you shouldn’t have got the starter kit and you could have just got that cage.

[@kendall4060]

Carter Slocum I couldn’t find that cage anywhere at and stores it was only the kit 😭

[@gewelssch8046]

Animal Haven UGH ME TOO!!!

[@tropixy2583]

How much was the chameleon??

[@gewelssch8046]

ghost gacha it can be anywhere from 30-100$ mine was around 80$

[@user-vg8el8po5y]

I wanna have a cameleon someday..

[@abbiesartsyanimals1365]

Chamelion*

[@mainban]

AbbiesArtsyAnimals 13 jesus guys, its on the title ! Chameleon*

[@gamingrepublic1796]

@@mainban Lmao you had to correct the person trying to correct. haha

[@jaygotglock334]

Here you forgot this h

[@ralfsmitheringale9364]

@@abbiesartsyanimals1365 its Chameleon

[@jalyn4929]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been looking into a Jackson’s chameleon and I’ve seen this and I’ve been weary to get it but this just made my decision! I want my baby to be happy! Thank you!❤️

[@bigmanbunty12345]

Got this set for $75 at petco. Not the greatest setup but for the price it's a good starting platform. Adding a misting system bigger vines a 3 foot fake leafy vine wall, along with a cricket feeding rock. Also gonna change up the lights

[@theonlyalanis2158]

The mole by her eye looks like a heart.....I LOVE IT 😍

[@frogequeen576]

I think that as long as you clean the repticarpet properly (like rinsing it with boiled water) every two weeks or so, it should be fine. I've never heard or seen anyone that's had issues using it before.

[@caoilinn3167]

you have no idea how many times i’ve watched your videos over an over again to to be sure i am ready to own a chameleon😂

[@killianparker7894]

My take on the kits is if the products in the kit work fine, and you're willing to buy all the extra fixings to go along with it to make the best habitat you can for your chameleon, I think it's okay. But here's the thing: if your cham is younger, therefore smaller, you might wanna start with a kit and then just upgrade the cage in the future to suit the size of your chameleon. Overall, I think the kits are okay as long as the price is worth it instead of buying each item separately, you dress up the cage to make it a good living space for your chameleon, and if your chameleon grows, you upgrade the cage into a bigger one.

[@carterslocum6484]

Obviously if you were to buy the kit you would buy your own plants and stuff. It just is suppose to be a few things that you would need for it. Zoo med isn't going to go all out and provide several plants and other accessories because it’s a starter kit.

[@k.bsworldofpets4574]

Very true! It is a starter kit!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Carter Slocum i agree, but sadly many people don’t realize that. When they see kit many people believe that it comes with everything they need. I’ve sadly seen so many people get this kit and add nothing to it

[@user-ot9vr5xq9u]

@@EmmaLynneSampson do u know of any lights like the ones you recommended in the sized 16 inch. im about to buy a baby chameleon but i couldnt find an 16 inch lights

[@hugonoyola8742]

I wish I saw this before buying the kit lol...I just wanted to buy everything at once but still ended up buying separate stuff anyways...didn't think that through... This is for my Jackson btw

[@drhexagonapus]

I'm in the same boat as you! I saw this at the store and thought I'd get everything I needed for the most part. Come to find it's inadequate for a chameleon in many ways.....so disappointing. They can't even provide the right lighting.

[@ADrDucky]

I got a baby female veiled chameleon, her name is Kiwi, and I love her.

[@josiepether266]

Really useful video from someone who was considering buying this kit, thank you XX

[@shayleemcguire8346]

This is not true. Not a good kit at all.

[@GarlicBread095]

Lol also I’m Canada and it was $59 but my Petsmart stopped carrying it so it was heavily discounted so go to smaller Petsmart’s and it might also be discounted

[@natalymariscal9718]

What my bf paid 120 dollars at Petsmart in Houston

[@kianakaslanalvr]

@@natalymariscal9718 still at mine in Gonzalez Louisiana :)

[@GavnerWinterLuver]

Sad thing is that I think a lot of people would look at a parson's chameleon in that enclosure and say it looks fine bc so many people think they are lazy or inactive animals

[@miranda3500]

are there any chameleon “starter kits” that you would recommend or would you suggest steering away from them?

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

I don’t know of any other starter kits besides this one right now!

[@contagiouscurves80]

Run away from this one

[@harperfischer9062]

@@contagiouscurves80 why???

[@contagiouscurves80]

@@harperfischer9062 the kit uvb comes with a coil bulb and chameleons need a t5 light along with color bulbs are bad for their eyes also they need way more coverage cause chameleons come from the trees

[@iveylynn7581]

Okay straight up for this video being 2 years ago it’s so up to date and you are such a good content creator! Never stop making videos! 💖

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much!!

[@cylebeau7931]

I’m planning on getting a chameleon soon your vids have been great

[@snowleopard4167]

It’s been 7 months lol

[@johntoman7255]

how to make a 28min video 30 seconds... Its too small & WAY over priced. Includes nothing useful...the bulbs are garbage and not the right kind, the carpet is the worst thing you can put in there (breeds bacteria) the vine and plant are small, sad and weak. You can buy everything proper you need online with 5 minutes of research for 1/3 the price of this "kit" or just do a little DIY set up if your handy.

[@lidiaesparza3801]

Thank you so muchh

[@medusaasf4485]

i wish i seen this before i bought my kid. do you have a link go where to buy items?

[@Lily-up9zq]

I don't even own a Chameleon or have any plans to get one, but here I am at 3:30 am and I have zero regrets!

[@draftsjade]

I want to get one so bad but my mom don’t wanna

[@aymansaab4285]

Same😭

[@sandratorres5633]

I was offered some ask me how many i wanted 2 but one of my sons decided not to get one. So 1 it is!

[@milahampton193]

I'm so early!!!!!!!! I love your videos Emma!

[@dalicia1322]

This is the exact set a woman at the pet store made me purchase for my baby crestie it was $190 I used some of the stuff in it but the cage was waaaaay to big for my lil guy

[@Bankkrollm._]

Early Squad Where You At?

[@dixiewhite2698]

whose parson's chameleon was that though cause i love him

[@santoroaquatics5038]

First comment Emma you rock I love when you do reviews on reptiles stuff keep up the amazing work and your animals are amazing

[@MaloraStites]

Santoro Aquatics you were second comment

[@crystalratcliff7065]

We just got our first chameleon and this is the enclosure we bought, wish we would have watched this first, can't really set up anything for it

[@zareptiles]

That’s the size I use for my young Cuban knight anole! I couldn’t imagine keeping any adult chameleons (besides maybe some of the smaller species, but even then I prefer to follow the bigger is better mindset) in that enclosure! 😧

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Yeah exactly! I used this size cage for George, but he was very small. Only 12 grams so it worked great for him. I can’t imagine It giving veileds, panthers, Jackson’s etc enough room

[@elisewest6524]

I have the exact enclosure and house my Oustalet Chameleon in and it's more then enough room .And he's an Adult

[@bhenschameleons5034]

Oh no this was the first thing I got for my 2 veiled chameleons

[@muntchy9610]

i have this cage for a young jacks chameleon, and I'm going to upgrade when it get older, but its what im using for now.

[@adinitedrummer248]

So i have everything, the enclosire,the lights, and litterly EVERYTHINH but i dont know How to set up The inside of the enclosure,what shape of plants do i put,the enclosire is very big

[@hmmhumm1223]

You’re already on KZbin ! Check some peoples vids out the bio dude is great shows you how to set one up

[@whatshisface1390]

Hey is the screen walls not an issue? How do you drop the temperature at night? It won’t be able to retain your wishes temperature

[@marianasanchez9354]

Great vid. Love you Emma

[@simonec335]

I bought this kit at a reptile expo for $100 and I wasn’t even planning on getting a chameleon so before I buy my chameleon I bought jungle vines with many plants. At the moment it looks great but you definitely need to buy extra plants and vines(If you use this for baby chameleons it would be okay to just use the starting things it puts in there for you) the vines that come in the package do make me nervous for adult chameleons because of the weight of the chameleon and the chance of the chameleon falling. I have not yet bought my chameleon so if you have bought this package and have an adult chameleon I would love to hear how they like it! (Also don’t worry about how chameleons are not beginner pets I am aware I have many reptile that are at top health and I have done my research about owning a chameleon)

[@iwillnotgetdemonetized5551]

My humidity is very dry because I have the cage in my room should I get a fogger

[@BryceO]

i never knew you had a parsons! can you do a video about him

[@lableak4165]

I use the reptibreze xl if I have to move my guy. He lives in a 2x2x8’ now.

[@bobbymckeel1034]

The petsmart I work at has this kit for $140 and next time if that box is ever ripped or messed up, you can ask for a discount 😂 I got this cage and used it for my juvenile chameleon and then upgraded after 4-5 months of having her

[@ufoblvr2876]

Parsons need huge enclosures. Repti Breeze nor any other company makes a cage big enough for them. They have large areas in the wild.

[@danielmckenna3496]

I bought the same tank you have this chameleon tank and I’m gonna be using it for my new panther chameleon I live in Florida

[@patrickmcglonejr8163]

I use my dual light i got as Day/Night heat then a linear 12" 10.0 UVB Zoomed light for UVB

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Chameleons don’t need any heat at night time unless it goes below 55/60 degrees F. They actually really benefit from a cool down at night :)

[@stacywhite75]

The whole reason I clicked on this video was to see step by step assembly of the cage. =( Thanks a lot

[@an-actual-cat]

Super helpful insight! Thank you for the review!

[@sophia3454w]

Can’t wait to watch your video!!

[@jaydub_ttv3777]

Ive been breeding chameleons since 05

[@xxbubblysmilesxx7213]

Hi I love your vids thanks

[@tacotaco307]

How can you feed your chameleon the calcium and the other samples

[@joshuabowers6431]

I bought thus yesterday for a jackson and My biggest complaint about this is the plant why send something with a starter kit that you can't even probably put in it with what comes with it that's the point I'm going today after work to buy more plants and vines to put in it

[@mannsaab7453]

im getting one to and i live in canada to

[@FogartyFogz]

Just bought 2 for a little over 100$ I can’t complain

[@charliehobbs7968]

Hey Emma love your review. I’m actually in need of a mesh enclosure for a devils giant flower mantis. Full grown they get to be maybe five inches. They also require 85-95 degrees and also humidity I’m not sure about. I think I’ve read 50 -60. I’m also concerned about the mesh. I would want to use a mesh that wouldn’t be harmful to the hooked feet that mantises have and metal/steel I think would damage there feet. The enclosure would need to be three times it length and two times the width. The reason being it needs this room when the growing process called molting takes place.

[@rubyrose4766]

I love your videos 😊

[@iveylynn7581]

And I agree I just got a baby veiled chameleon and purchased this kit to find out it’s a waist of money! The light isn’t enough at all and for people who don’t know that and keep trying to raise their chameleon without the proper habit sucks. The petco I went to also had bark chips in the cage and I guess that’s not okay because they can eat them when trying to get prey. :/

[@robrae6723]

My aunt bought me this kit and I wasn't so sure about a screen tank. In my opinion I would use a glass tank

[@jumala89]

If you are going to get a chameleon do not and we all can't stress enough do not get a glass tank for them they need airflow ventilation. It maybe harder sometimes to keep humidity but you want the fluctuation of humidity just like in the wild.

[@lableak4165]

Glass tanks will cause res purity infections and they’ll die. Some experienced breeders use them but they know what they’re doing and it’s not ez.

[@Emma-wi8ri]

I found a website that sells a complete chameleon setup 2x2x4 size and plants and Everything for 300 which is what I’m gonna get plus my mist king

[@popnpets8022]

At first I thought u meant inches

[@Emma-wi8ri]

Pop N' Pets the 2x2x4 lmao

[@daveagudelo]

What’s the link?

[@Emma-wi8ri]

David Agudelo it’s on fl chams something like that they have complete set ups

[@matthewchafer]

Is it Emma approved??!

[@Cr1mson_Ic3]

Just bought a 16 by 16 by 30 and it had the exact same wobbling issue

[@verendu562]

I’m getting a beardie, but this is still very informative in case I get a chameleon in the future!

[@alyssaperkes7212]

I am using this cage till my chameleon is a bit older ik I can use one cage instead but I had this so I’m using it would you think it would be okay until it’s almost full grown and don’t worry I’m already upgrading some things also you didn’t pu the back peice on also I added more thing inside the cage don’t worry

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

The cage itself is fine for a young chameleon, but you still need replace the lights and make sure to add more branches and decor

[@gabrielshimoda1519]

I did the terrarium of my chameleon with a aquarium of 90 liters, to have a good circulation of air I used iron railings on the ceiling, it is very interesting. :)

[@ale1473]

Purple Shot is there any chance I could see it?

[@madisond1524]

I’m a big fan of your KZbin! And I love watching you. And I got the same chameleon kit but mine was only like $135

[@rve1337]

IMO the cage is rly nice made, rest of the setup is ok, but anyway u need to buy more things to feel it to be good cuz it looks empty inside. So for that price they sell it should be a bit more vines and fake plants etc.

[@HeartQuakesss]

I just got it for the cage

[@annagurevitch5806]

My son loves chameleon she wants one when he goes up

[@yveltalgaming4169]

He

[@stevenvansant5530]

Grows

[@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438]

I just bought the xl reptibreeze on amazon for $120

[@dsause3194]

I’ve always wanted a chameleon I recently caught a Texas tree lizard baby and they are so cute

[@danielmckenna3496]

Can I use are used are used logs outside where are you I bought plants at a breeder

[@jackwilcox4657]

if u tighten the screws there wont be a wobble

[@jamiesellars644]

Just got my kit plus some other stuff for literally $5!!

[@svenjaomarah9755]

Oh awkward I’ve just been cutting holes in the mesh cage... I have random holes everywhere for the tree branches and stuff..

[@bobthemanlyman6005]

I had to get this one but I did not want to get it but I did get a lot of stuff for it o and my house doesn’t wiggle and I’m going to get more stuff later and I did not put in the grass in I think it’s grass and Thay change the house a lot

[@taylormk431]

Please make this a series. Do kit reviews like this for other reptiles if you can. Such useful information and seeing if it is even worth your money. Thank you.

[@ericacoker7931]

Thank you! This was a huge help

[@izzygarcia7000]

i put zip ties on my cage and it made holes on my cage is it bad

[@PinkPalmPuffLover5678]

I’m Canadian

[@JuanRodriguez-ly5tv]

I’m a kid I really want this kit to get a chameleon so I’m saving up

[@Tanapseudes]

Smallest Arcadia T5 Forest dweller UVB fixture is 22 inch. My Reptibreeze kit is 16 inches wide. I want UVB T5 fixture. Thanks. I have Jackson's

[@jackliang2352]

I have ambanja chameleon.I love watching you channel.

[@hoggy3484]

What about a baby veiled chameleon??? Pls answer

[@weld4200]

She's pretty tbh

[@zaidagomez1339]

What is the best setup for the light do we leave it on top? We are beginners

[@zaidagomez1339]

Or what kind of light would be better

[@wolfherzen5423]

You shouldn’t just put your light on the screen it should hang an inch away from the lid to give max uvb and light

[@jamesvervynck3367]

Ayyyy i love in Montana!!!!

[@jacquepoulsen2076]

James Vervynck i was just in montana yesterday for a family reunion

[@darrionv]

I just purchased a juvenile vailed chameleon. And I just purchased this exact cage. I put a lot of live exotic plants and vines for him in the cage and I feed him baby crickets that I gut load and dust. and I feed him live meal worms.. I still use the uvb and heat light. Please give me some advice and tell me what I should do. Any advice would help!!! I am new and I appreciate any advice. His name is Rango.

[@paulyang390]

just what i needed, planning on getting a cham

[@Bill-bi7sk]

Do not get this kit most of the stuff is trash. Also chameleons are no joke with care they aren't very forgiving

[@paulyang390]

@@Bill-bi7sk i get that, i said this vid is what i need not the kit

[@kendall4060]

Paul Yang Do lots of research! And remember they are more of a viewing pet, most are very aggressive and have some pretty bad bites

[@pagefrench1417]

What lamp fixtures was the one you showed? Where can I order it

[@brihendie]

Could you just put two compact 10.0 uvb lights on top?!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

No, you need a T5 bulb. The compact ones don’t reach far enough down into the enclosure

[@brihendie]

@@EmmaLynneSampson okay I found a linear one, but it is T8... is that just the size of the bulb

[@6181green]

The screws that came with it sucked I had to go buy thicker screws because the ones that came with it kept stripping out from over tightening

[@TaylorShawn]

Ah reptibreeze

[@jessiestroupe2862]

I don’t know why they even make the compact bulbs because they’re bad for other reptiles too 🙄 because people don’t do their research and end up hurting their animal in the long run.

[@veledwin1]

Not the right light fixture but at least you can use that for another kind of reptile. What kind of chameleon kit doesn't come with a dripper tho? Can't say I'm surprised though, building it yourself is almost always cheaper _and_ better than any of these horrible kits

[@100percentonyoutube]

Can I put anoles and other reptiles that r small?

[@caitlynmccollum6459]

Is there such thing as to much UVB light?