How To Look After A Chameleon Uk. They will begin to lick their lips and lap water which they can see dripping off leaves. If this is your first chameleon a veiled or panther is an excellent choice.
Chameleons should be misted heavily a couple of times a day for a minimum of five minutes as chameleons may not start to drink until they have been misted for a few minutes. The UVB lights should be on for 10 hours a day. Keep an eye out for this guy Kevin.
If you are keeping the chameleon in a bio-active enclosure you can spot clean and monitor the enclosure.
Carpet chameleons like to bask in the sun so give them the opportunity to do so but make sure they have a shady retreat. By Pete Hawkins 25 Jan 2018. It may still be a good item to change out the bedding a few times per year. Exotic pet species like reptiles and other wild animals in captivity have the same needs as they would in the wildSo their environmental dietary and behavioural needs can be challenging.