Top 5 Things to check BEFORE Getting a Chameleon Cage!

[@saltyslayer8228]

For 2x2x4 you can get a washing machine pan that goes under it works great for under cage catching water for around 25 bucks you can get at menards or other type stores

[@kelsielanningjr7986]

Which dragon Strand would you recommend for the Ocala FL area

[@ChameleonAcademy]

Indoors I would use the Tall Hybrid Cage so you can use the central air and have independent control over the cage conditions.

[@dennissolis3016]

What tank would u recommend for someone living in silicon valley?

[@ChameleonAcademy]

@@dennissolis3016 I lived in Fremont/San Jose for a number of years and I used screen cages outdoors and hybrid cages indoors. If you are on the coastside then a screen cage may be the choice. Natural fog is a wonderful thing! But if you are inland from the coast a hybrid is the way to go for inside keeping. In Silicone Valley it is the perfect area for partial outdoor keeping depending on species so consider getting a vacation home for your chameleon sometime down the line :)

[@skinnyandshort7108]

How tall of a stand do you need for a 2x2x4 cage?

[@ChameleonAcademy]

@@skinnyandshort7108 I would make it 30” tall

[@skinnyandshort7108]

@@ChameleonAcademy Thank you.

[@CryptoArena-pq5cz]

Im on oregon coast do you think a screen cage is too cold in a garage

[@ChameleonAcademy]

@@CryptoArena-pq5cz I do not know the conditions in your garage. Compare them to the conditions on the care guide for your particular species and that will tell you how much environmental modification you need.

[@Pulmanary1020]

So if I stack a zen habitat 2x4x2 up on top of two others that will work? It will be high, but only 2’ of space vertically.

[@ChameleonAcademy]

Don't take away height to add to the width. If you are adding to your 2x2x4 then add to the side instead of adding to the top and have the cage sit where the basking branch is above head level. For example, A 4x2x4H cage would be better than a 2x2x8H cage.

[@ChameleonAcademy]

The best thing to do when interpreting a short sound bite, like "Wider is better than taller", is to go to my website (chameleonacademy.com) or watch my videos and see what the cages look like. That will give visual context to the words.

[@Pulmanary1020]

@@ChameleonAcademy thank you!! I have been binge watching all of your videos and I love/appreciate them so much. That is why I was confused this morning. Thank you for helping me get started on this new journey.

[@ChameleonAcademy]

@@Pulmanary1020 ask those questions anytime you have them!

[@Pulmanary1020]

I’m so confused. This is the first I’m hearing wider is better?? I

[@Stwinky]

I think he’s saying in the wild, chameleons like to be up high in the canopy where they walk side to side so to speak. They aren’t spending all day walking up the tree then down the tree. So having a wide enclosure that is physically up high (so they feel secure) is best for them. All I know we can conclude is bigger is better :)

[@elmergarcia9454]

First time hearing chameleons live outside then?

[@ChameleonAcademy]

@@Pulmanary1020 the important thing is to understand why and in the proper context. I should have the podcast on this topic released by tomorrow which will help with more explanation. What about what I said confused you?