HOW TO: Baby Panther Chameleon Cage Build

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I am bringing home my baby panther chameleons so I thought I would film a quick video on how I've learned how to set up a baby panther chameleon enclosure. The main difference between an adult vs baby panther cham set up is hot spot temp and biggest of all: cage size!
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* I am not a vet, nor certified in anything to do with animals. I'm just a human who loves animals more than other humans who does the absolute best she can researching, setting up enclosures etc. I am human, therefore I do make mistakes. Have a suggestion? Let me know! All I ask is that you give that suggestion as kindly as you'd want to receive one. Always do your OWN research and make up your own mind. When it comes to caring for animals, there are many ways to do things and not everyone agrees on it. Let's give our animals the absolute best life we can. Please contact your VET if your animal is sick, or surrender the animal to someone who can. I cannot cure, diagnose or help your animal.
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[@elena_1776]

“Little mitts” is the cutest description ever

[@kristio294]

Murder mittens

[@aylurr]

Love the drawing on the mirror 😆

[@skylyrvanderveer7171]

after youve had these babies for a bit id love to know how caring for the baby chams are different from a fully grown one. like feeding wise, personality, stuff like that

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Congrats on the babies! It's actually less stressful to put your baby chameleon in their forever home from the beginning so then they are not having to be transported and get adjusted to a new home. Chameleons have no issue hunting for food in the rain forests of Madagascar and I have never had a healthy chameleon be unable to find their food in a 24x24x48" enclosure. Additionally, having a 48" tall enclosure will allow you to have the correct UVI levels and gradients that a chameleon requires. Because you're using and recommending smaller enclosures, the UVB bulb will need to be raised above the enclosure to provide the correct UVI levels. Love the branches that you picked out. 88-90 is much too hot for a panther chameleon and definitely for a baby. Babies should have a basking temp in the low 80s MAX. Chameleons should never always have a bulb on even if it does get cold. A ceramic heat emitter would be recommended in cold situations since they don't produce light. Pro tip: you can make your own dripper by rinsing out a milk gallon or something similar and poking a hole in the bottom with a push pin and putting that on top of the enclosure. Can't wait to see these little guys grow up :)

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

Yay Neptune! Kristen I hope you see this!

[@xonlyy0u]

Isn't it good to give them a plant like a potho that is good for them to eat as well?? For extra hydration?

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

Love your videos Kristen! You clearly have so much love for your animals. I have a pair of panthers myself! While I agree that small enclosures can be “okay” while they’re young, I don’t think they are necessary. Chams tend to do just fine when put straight into their big enclosures, they have great natural instincts for hunting down their food. While small cages aren’t a problem when they’re young, it’s definitely a problem when chameleon owners don’t upgrade their cage soon enough, and it comes up quick! Males at 6 months old need a full size 4x2x2 enclosure, and that usually means you’ll need to upgrade the size of the uvb lights as well. Screen climbing is pretty normal when they’re first exploring their new environment, but if it persists then it’s definitely a sign that the cage is too small. While small cages aren’t a huge problem, it’s definitely an unnecessary expense as you’ll need to upgrade the cages in a few months. It only becomes a problem when Cham owners delay the upgrade. I really wish you would have let your viewers know how long you’ll be using the temporary cages for and the appropriate sizes when it’s time for an upgrade. If you ever get the chance to watch the “Neptune the chameleon” video on “cages” I highly recommend it and it’s only 5 mins long. Her videos are great, they’re well researched, and preach the golden standard for chameleon husbandry.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you for the kind words about my videos 💚

[@ashleighbaker496]

please do another "feeding all my pets" or an update on all of your animals!

[@ellasanimals3363]

I was litterally just gonna comment that lol

[@Tw00d]

Yesss PLEASE

[@alyssascanlon388]

Can you do an updated feeding all my animals???

[@Amanda-qz3zh]

I already saw this on ur instagram but no one’s talking about the mirror behind u lol 🤣 4:24

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

I've been waiting for it... I'm kind of shocked no one has except you HAHAH

[@Amanda-qz3zh]

@@KristenLeanneVlog I was looking around for decor ideas haha 🙈

[@alimae1651]

Haha I noticed and came just to point it out. 😂

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

It’s like finding a hidden Mickey 😂

[@puffpuffpig1714]

Literally just commented about it then saw your comment 😹😹

[@innajogern2909]

@neptunethechameleon please rescue this person. She doesn’t need another chameleon.

[@devium]

Umm what?!

[@innajogern2909]

@@devium Kristen has the worst absolute knowledge of chameleons and their care and it isn’t a coincidence Zeppelin died from liver failure. Kristen’s baseline chameleon husbandry is awful. She needs an intervention from people who can educate her to even a basic level of chameleon husbandry knowledge. She doesn’t need to adopt 2 more chameleons. JFC.

[@devium]

@@innajogern2909 any proof to back any of this up?

[@Amberbluefrog101]

@@devium yeah she literally is including things in a small cage that can cause issues. For example mossy vines can cause impaction and/or easily be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus due to the high humidity levels which leads to many health issues in chameleons

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

Honestly that’s pretty harsh to blame Zeppelin’s liver failure on Kristen. Sometimes things just happen and no one is to blame. I do think she does need to update her husbandry just a bit (add live plants, upgrade the enclosure, adjust the temperature, etc. etc.), insulting her is probably just going to result in her ignoring you rather than taking advice.

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

The various branch sizes is an amazing tip! Not a lot of people mention that. I love that you used branches from outside too! Something that pet stores probably won’t tell you to do.

[@blinkin304]

varying branch sizes and shapes are also important for birds, because it helps to prevent arthritis since they are actively using the full range of motion with their feet more. if you have just some wooden dowels that are uniform size then the bird will spend the majority of their time holding their feet in one shape which can cause long term problems.

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

oh wow very interesting. Totallly makes sense though

[@cosmictogaparty]

Hey Girl! Love you!! 🥰 So sorry for the loss of beautiful Zeplin!! 💔 He was gorgeous. Also, they need a T5 High Output 5.0 uvb, (6% for Arcadia bulbs). Up in the comments above you listed a T8 bulb, 🧐 that's not correct. Please use a T5 only!!! 🙏 You are using T5 right?

[@laurenavaneale1364]

Love these animal videos. Melts my heart. Kristen you are the best 😊

[@Tw00d]

All your animal videos are so informative and useful I love them so much. Also your new babies are so perfect. I love you!

[@goldfishsmileback]

I love the blue aura today, super cute with the tattoo!

[@evelynsmith1511]

The tanks look so good

[@Jessica-fj6yr]

I love your content! And I love everything you're about 🥰 so glad your channel came up!

[@shelby2501]

Love your videos! You are so caring ❤

[@P789_nny]

omg the panther chameleons are so adorable!

[@JasperCatProductions]

You look gorgeous, I really love watching your cage build videos.

[@mariaalcaraz9811]

So helpful thank you

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Thanks for sharring! :D

[@MissMiraKay]

Janis & Jimi, loved Zeppelin's name and keeping with the groovy rocker theme :D

[@swilkes2237]

I have been wanting a chameleon for so long so I am LIVING for these 😍 I’ve wanted once since before you had Zep, I miss him and those videos as well. SO EXCITED FOR YOU GIRL can’t wait to see these babies grow up ☺️

[@cathywellman4859]

Awesome they will love them. 🦎🦎

[@carolinedlt9500]

Your makeup always looks 🔥🔥

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

awe thank you!

[@lindseywalker3006]

I love your pet videos! You should do a room tour of your reptile room and mammal room. That would be so interesting and fun to see all of your animals and their enclosures!

[@forevermarked5826]

Holy sh*t I used to be like in love w this chick. Had a huge poster of her back tattoo. This woman was like my dream girl . Hahaha I was just recommended this channel and wicked surprised to see her beautiful face again havent seen for ever. Wonder she still doing modeling? Didnt know about the KZbin channel and animal stuff

[@brittnimarie]

Just came from the unboxing. The sweetness, I cant handle! 💕💕

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

Yes love it!! Aren't they precious?!

[@CookieDoughYumYum]

Wish you upload on this channel more often. I love these kind of videos. 😍

[@ohkaykaykayla2891]

Another Chammy owner here :) I would be very carefully with the moss covered sticks, although the are advertised towards Chams they harbor a lot of bacteria esp when misting the tank. But love you channel (:

[@CWIl_245]

I love your videos!!! Hope your channel becomes bigger!!!

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

Thank you!! My beauty channel is much bigger, but this channel is sometimes more fun LOL

[@xdxdxdxd5497]

Omg I love for your vids literally

[@Savlacey]

You look so gorgeous!! I love your make up today! I saw your post on Instagram today I love it!

[@belannasaur]

Hi Kristen! Just want to say I love your channel and you!💕💕💕

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

awe thank you so much ILY!

[@MsPhantom123]

omg, omg love The little baby

[@mariagarza854]

Dude, I really fkn love how you love & tk care of your animals...like i didn't know how to clean all that-also the wood in the oven like dude you really go all out..& the lil baby & her mitts so cute! She's living it up lol😆💚

[@chasefowler4876]

love the vlogs

[@samanthaseager6618]

Bonnie and Clyde!💘💘💘

[@jamielatham5422]

Oh heck yes another video

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

SCHWING!

[@NorseButterfly]

Jack and Diane.... I don't know why, but that song popped right in my head when I first saw them!🥰🦎

[@kimberleypowell7905]

Bonnie and Clyde 🤩 they are so cute by the way!

[@Savlacey]

Can you make an update video where you just show us all your pets that’s you have in one video? It’s been a while since we have seen them all! 💙🦋

[@rebeccanichols4538]

hahaha i’m so late lol but i love ur channels and this is prob one of my fav videos of urs

[@alleysaysyolo]

Please do a makeup look on this look on your other channel! you look absolutely stunning!

[@marjellahaakma7363]

Your make up is beautiful in the intro

[@KaitlynOxfordTV]

Could you do a tutorial for this makeup look? I live it!!!

[@simplyglxze1399]

omg im literally the earliest ive ever been-

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

Yesssss!!

[@simplyglxze1399]

@@KristenLeanneVlog omg the queen responded! ur so skilled at tank builds🤎

[@xojeany13]

How do you secure the sticks to the side to keep them from falling?

[@ittyviry]

I also feel like they are so fragile that they wouldn’t survive being mistreated or neglected and unfortunately probably pass away before people could try to adopt or rescue them. Along with like you said their price.

[@puffpuffpig1714]

5:00 lol the mirror in the background

[@materserpentium4298]

If you haven't heard of her you should check out Reptilian Garden. She has two Panthers as well and has enclosure building and care. She's really great!

[@louisesharpy]

So I just cheated and watched the new babies. They are so damn cute. I love their little hands or whatever they are called. Ha ha. Fric and Frak

[@KristenLeanneVlog]

hahaha I call them little mitts, but you can call them whatever!

[@SaraElizabethYT]

I have zero desire of owning one but your detail to prep and care for all of your animals is admirable! Much love from Florida ❤ 🦎

[@Quamegovolvo]

You should totally use the big cage, go bio active, get real plants, longer uvb bulb also the T5, use a feeder cup attached to the side(just look up how to make one very simple) and put bugs in for each feeding your baby cham will find them I promise. 😊 best of luck

[@reaganlewallen02]

I use fishing line to attach branches to my screen! Super cheap! Also, those orange leaves needa be green and they’d look like you know what 👀🤪

[@just_stene8831]

That wasn’t too difficult to build. I had bought a baby Chinese water dragon in 2018 but unfortunately unbeknownst to me, he was sick when I bought him, and passed away 30 days later. You’ve got me thinking if I should try another lizard. Ps- Your little ones are so cute 😍

[@emmaplayzz9826]

What is the most thing u used called?

[@amberbrake4735]

Lmfao I had to stop the video cuz I saw a drawering on ur mirror in the back ground hahaha. Probably from nick

[@miguelcuriel2443]

Hi :) at what age they need a bigger cage :) ? Right now still baby and i know in the future they will need a bigger cage

[@jennifermorris1564]

Do you have links ?

[@lexxfrost798]

Watching with the husband and he says there are cutters called flush cutters that will cut and leave no harsh edge for any zip ties or things.

[@amberferreira9715]

Please do way more research on chameleon husbandry before you show your large audience your enclosure. Many things are wrong and it will encourage others to make the same mistakes

[@innajogern2909]

These poor chameleons.

[@avatarno1defender]

I don't know that much about chameleons, what are all the things wrong with the enclosure? I'm guessing too small and too high temp?

[@innajogern2909]

@@avatarno1defender multiple things besides the one you listed. Not enough real plants, the types of vines, the coverage, the design, the lighting, to name a few.

[@kimkashi366]

How did she fit those big branches in the oven?

[@alexisclark9709]

Will you do one of these videos but for a snake 🥺 I have a whole bunch of stuff for my snakes tank but idk how to make it look “okay” or “really nice” . Right now obviously she has everything she needs I just want to make it look nice

[@stellablue2927]

Anyone else see the mirror at 4:50 🤣

[@ashley9534]

Now what about cleaning it? And is it possible to over mist?

[@Mariah-wt3xm]

I don’t think over misting is as much of a concern as under misting. So I wouldn’t worry about over misting as long as you have something to collect the water at the bottom. That’s why live plants are so great. Live plants also keep the humidity high. You can easily spot clean every day or every other day, it takes like 2 seconds b/c chameleons aren’t that messy. I sanitize the bottom with some vinegar and water once a week or so. If you have questions about chameleons, the Neptune the Chameleon channel here on KZbin gives A+ advice and covers just about every topic under the sun.

[@ashley9534]

@@Mariah-wt3xm thank you!!!!

[@PoohBah]

Their little beauties ... Darrin an Samatha “love Bewtiched” ...

[@autumnrasmussen6556]

I need help I just got a baby panther 4 weeks old. It won’t eat ... or drink today I’m not sure why I don’t know if it’s Bc he just arrived but it’s worrying me so much please help ....

[@weldingslife5382]

But how do babies find their food in the wild if they can't find them in a big enclosure

[@lolasky204]

Gosh you are beautiful

[@Imbatmn57]

The word you're looking for is heating element.

[@hanceyhomestead]

Bonnie & clyde

[@shawneenedgington6243]

Lucy and Ricardo

[@kbright825]

Please tell me I’m not the only one who saw the mirror art 😂

[@madieshelman6168]

Cherry and rex

[@Lilly_0604]

the size enclosure is not always true. I have a 24x24x48 for my younger chameleon and as long as you cup feed instead of letting the insects roam free the size of the enclosure is perfectly fine as long as there is foliage. It saves a lot of money as well because they grow quickly

[@jadygirl100]

You should name the girl Peaches!!

[@mariaalcaraz9811]

6:59 how sure will you say my house won’t turn down ??

[@mariaalcaraz9811]

Burn *

[@chriselliott1702]

Whats wrong with bamboo?

[@reptilelover8751]

These cages are so small they’re making me cringe! Especially because I know there’s some irresponsible people out there watching this thinking they can get a chameleon and put it in this size of a cage for the rest of its life. I really think you missed a step in educating your viewers on when they need to upgrade their cages. You really need to let them know that this is not an appropriate size for the entirety of the chameleon’s life. Because there’s really some dumb people out there who will think that they can get away with a cheap small cage. If I were you I would return these both because they’re just way way way too small. Chameleons don’t have any problem finding food in the wild with infinite space, and they really don’t have a hard time finding food in a large cage either. That’s just a bad rumor that needs to be put to rest.

[@georgiakoffas7519]

I love how most people use the heavy duty sprayer for gardening or cleaning but no, us pet lovers use it as a cage mister🤣

[@biggiecheese6486]

try and use live plants

[@arianabenson7513]

In red…

[@jewelthepotato8932]

First

[@mickey6833]

Meliodas (Mel-e-o-das) That would be such a cute name for one of the babies 💕 it’s my cats name also 🤍

[@Danielle26ification]

I love the name Meliodas!! Elizabeth would be cute for the girl :)

[@Ussagiii]

Anime fans >.< I love it

[@elytralor8332]

6 seconds ago..

[@RyaBread300]

Where’s Zepplin?

[@MarthaJNova]

He passed away

[@janeenhodge441]

My dream is to build a house with lots of glass and tree's with a creek running thru it for hydro-electric power... 😬

[@mandielou9314]

Okay so weird... my cat passed away a little over a year ago from sudden kidney failure like Zepplin, and her name was Piper 😲