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obie_1 · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: Veiled chameleon viv

Would a melamine viv measuring 18" width18"depth36"high with the top meshed and front glass replaced with mesh be suitable for an adult cham?If not what size is best?Or is Flexi best?Cheers

Melt0s · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:32 am Post subject:

From My Knowledge, That Sounds About Right. Would be better with a bit more of length, But i think its acceptable. Especially for an adult female. My adult female is a 100 Gallon Flexi, Which is average 30x30x16(LxHxD)

obie_1 · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

Cheers meltos,When i had my beardie i was told a 3ft viv would be adequate,How wrong i was it just wasnt fair on the fella so got him a 4 ft.So will this be the same scenario with above measurements and eventually have to replace it?

mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Bigger is better Wink

I'd go for 3x2x2...just a wee bit bigger for such a big chameleon
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obie_1 · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

cheers just had a spare viv to above measurements and thought would adapt for a chamaleon and didnt want to get into the same scenario as with beardie.I know those flexis are best option just dont like the look of them (no offence).lol

mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Absolutely...I agree...but flexies do the job OK...just the zip can be annoying, and can be difficult to mount lighting nearby...
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Melt0s · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:49 am Post subject:

I agree On the lighting.
To make it 100% suficient, you'd probably have to make a frame on top.
My Lamp deeps a bit in the middle (especially when zip is open)