The Herp/Reptile Thread

[WarmAndSCSI]

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I'd like more details about the terrarium. Size, places to get one, lighting, plants, etc. I think it would be cool to have a bearded dragon or chameleon. Pics of the dragon, please.

It's a Zoo Med ReptiBreeze XL size screen reptile cage - 42 in x 24 x 24. You can get one of these from pretty much any good pet store.

Lighting is a simple 60 W (need to upgrade this one to 75 W) basking bulb in a housing, and a 24" housing with an 18" Zoo Med Repti-Sun 5.0 UVA/UVB bulb for UV exposure.

Plants are 1 ficus tree and 1 pothos plant - both of which are chameleon-safe, along with umbrella trees and other select species.

Lots of good info here: Screameleons - Panther Chameleon Care Sheet

Pics of the beardie will come soon - just took some nice macros that need some editing.

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

warm i'd like to see some more pics of the chameleon. i'm thinking of getting one. everyone i talk to makes it seem like they are really difficult, but it seems like more of having the right aparatus/setup and doing things right is important. i can deal with that. does yours change color?

It's really not that bad - proper lighting and feeding pretty much makes for a happy, healthy chameleon. Check that link above for more details. They're definitely a pet for an advanced hobbyist, but they're not really that hard.

He changes from a turquoise color with no striping, to a bright blue with black bands and a bright white stripe, and to nearly white when he's in deep sleep. Panther chameleons can vary from their bright colors to brown, plain green, and almost black/grey if they're really unhappy.

Some more pics:

At 5 months old or so





A few weeks ago





I have some cool videos as well. Will upload those right now since I only have them on facebook.