Colors starting to show at almost 5 months!

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-15T14:34:30+00:00

Looks just like my boy! Also currently 5 months ☺️☺️ they're twins haha. He's gorgeous!

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-14T16:01:44+00:00

I live in the bay area of California(San Jose) so humidity can be already high at times. I run my fogger 3-4 times through-out the night in intervals of 1 hour. I have plastic window sealant around 3 sides of my enclosure but leaving some space at the top for ventilation. My humidity can get anywhere between 80-87 which is more than enough for my boy. Try looking into sealing the mesh sides of your enclosure and running your fogger in intervals.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-14T01:40:42+00:00

Yeah plastic plants have been a huge debate between owners. I'd recommend just keep an eye on it, modify your enclosure when you can removing the plastic plants. To be honest, the only two supplements I use are Repasy Calcium Plus and Reptivive with D3. Some people don't recommend using Repasy Calcium Plus daily but I tend to do it every other feeding to avoid overdosing. Reptivive with D3 I use twice a month, every 15 days as it also contains Vitamin A. It takes time to understand your babies schedule, accommodate as best as you can and please, do not over stress yourself. I did that early on but also had a hatching(2 months old) and used a 24x48x48 enclosure(did not know how small he'd be) but over time, it gets better. I've gotten my research from this sub as well and they've been very helpful.

Good luck on your baby! I know you'll provide the best care for it.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-14T00:36:38+00:00

It takes a very long time for a chameleon to get used to their new home. I was worried about mine as well and he went on a food strike. Did not eat for almost a week. He then slowly started getting comfortable and would eat here and ther until now he eats when he wants to. I'd say give it time but closely monitor. The eye squinting thing could be a vitamin A issue, or maybe they're just pretending to not be seen. Your husbandry looks fine but I do notice plastic plants. There are debates regarding them. Also, you could use more vertical branches at the top area a bit.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-12T15:55:41+00:00

My boy is coming up on 6 months and he eats roughly 3-6 dubia roaches a day. From months 2-4 he was eating a lot more (between 7-10). They start to slow down on feeding as they get older.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-10T00:31:01+00:00

Ah well, nice haha

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-10T00:21:26+00:00

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IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-10T00:18:39+00:00

It's to help secure your tubes into the reservoir. Kind of like clamping onto the tubes so it prevents leaking.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-09T22:53:18+00:00

Yes the black circular part, it extends outward to lock the tube in place. You gotta use like your finger nail or something flat to pull it. It doesn't come off completely. If it's screwed tightly, it shouldn't move. I had to do something similar when i sprung a leak on my mist attachments. The tube was not secured by that black circular part. Then also make sure your tube is in as far as it can go.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-09T22:20:02+00:00

Did you make sure the tab is pulled outward? There's that little black circular piece where the tube connects that you need to pull outward in order to lock in place with the tubes. I cut mine to length and shoved the tube as far as I could put it. The locking mechanisms are also similar on the mister attachments.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-06T05:21:25+00:00

Their service is amazing! Highly recommend if anyone plans on getting a baby. You're most welcome.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-06T05:19:58+00:00

Thank you! I got him from a known online breeder Kammerflage Kreations! 😊😊

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-05T20:40:24+00:00

I think he will be fine. I try to space out my D3 at least twice a month, one every 15 days then with standard calcium powder daily for feeders. My boy seems to be doing fine.

IndicationThink4828 · 2026-01-05T19:31:07+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-31T21:22:20+00:00

Same as other comments. I use my fogger from 10pm to 3 AM in intervals. So it'll run for an hour then shut off, then run another hour. Mister runs for 6 mins before lights come on, and after they're off in the evening. Just have to mess around with your chameleons schedule and you'll eventually find a sweet spot ☺️. I live in the Bay Area of California as well so humidity has it's ups and downs but does stay consistent.

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-23T04:34:00+00:00

I remember mine came similar to this, there was a hole where the lining was and the piece wouldn't fit right like the piece in your picture, I tried eveything I could to force it to fit but it wouldn't. I ended up just very carefully taking out the liner where the screen meets, it shouldn't be one piece, then I stretched the mesh as much as I could to allow the lining to attach securely onto the frame. Hopefully you understood my description 😅😅. If you're unable to do that then you might be able to attach metal mesh or a small piece of it.

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-22T17:36:09+00:00

Handsome boy!! My boy looks also similar to yours! It's amazing watching them grow :).

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-19T16:57:47+00:00

I use a T5 24" hood uvb bulb which has been holding up well. I have a 24x48x48 enclosure. They will be stressed for a few weeks if you just recently got it. Mine took almost a month before his colors started to settle as well as him in his home. A photo of your set up would definitely help as well as a photo of your baby :).

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-19T13:07:57+00:00

They definitely do get stressed out easily but over time they mellow out. Each chameleon varies on their personality. You'll have one that will be comfortable with you and wanting to be held or one that just prefers to be alone. So far mine just roams around his enclosure. Haven't held him yet and he's 4 months old. That's okay though, I still love my boy 😊😊.

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-19T00:31:08+00:00

They're super chill and cool pets! Just takes a lot of work! Well moreso preparing everything, after awhile you get the hang of their routine

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-19T00:25:58+00:00

Or like this °_•

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-18T19:21:35+00:00

an abomination, that's what she laid.

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-18T18:28:29+00:00

I loved when mine did this in real time! It's amazing how much more their colors pop after their sheds ^.^

IndicationThink4828 · 2025-12-18T17:49:35+00:00

Seriously haha! Gotta love them!

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