What can live in a screen cage?

[Shelby]

Since my chameleon died.. I have an empty screen cage. It's the equivelant of a 22 gallon tank. What can I use this for?

[Schlyne]

I don't think it's really good for anything other than other chameleon's. Just about any other species that I can think of would lose too much humidity in one of those.

[Brandon.O]

Dont cham's require high humidity ??

Im confused.

[Shelby]

No, they need high ventilation. They need a dripper going so they can recognize their water (standing water = ? to them) and they should be misted a couple times a day, so they don't get too dried out.

Sometime I'll try another chameleon. Definitely a CBB one, and perhaps a hardier species. (I'm learning not to buy from pet stores!)

[RobertCoombs]

depending on the species they need both high humidity and very good ventilation.. this is what makes them one of the more tricky animals to house in a captive environment this is the reason for using live plants and misting 3-4 times daily it helps keep humidity levels up in a well ventilated enclosure
I would suggest a veiled for a first chameleon since they are from more arid environments and seem to one of the more hardy species and can be bought from breeders very reasonably priced ($30-$60)

[Shelby]

Wow, I see them priced at over $100.. or maybe I was mistaken. Do they get much larger than Jackson's? I know the Meller's eat like it's going out of style.

[Brandon.O]

Ooo, thats cool, i never knew that, thanks for the info guys

[RobertCoombs]

This is a link to arguably one of the best , and best known chameleon breeders in the country and their prices reflect their credibilty
http://www.calumma.com/veiled_chameleons.htm

[Shelby]

Ah yes.. I've been there before. Gorgeous animals. Now that you've recommended them, I'll probably make them the ones I get my next chameleon from.

Thanks.