DIY Custom Chameleon Enclosure

Here I am building a custom chameleon enclosure for my new baby panther chameleon. I will walk you through all the steps of how I built this wooden enclosure and how I added my plants, lights, and a fogging system.

Here is a list of what I used
A staple gun with zinc staples
Drill with stainless steel screws.

[stevenscott]

That’s actually a really good first cage build… not too shabby 👍🏽

[allyc]

Your setup looks so awesome! Thank you so much for taking us through the process, can’t wait to see the update! :)

[michaelhightower]

My daughter wants a chameleon abd to tell you the truth, you have one of the best top 5 videos weve see as far as research. Awesome job😁😁😁😁💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍

[andysappington]

Take out the hammock because their nails can get caught on them. Only use the frog at night. Chameleon usually have moist nights and dry during 12 to 4 pm. Everything looks good! It is a little too short for a Panther chameleon, but it can work. Mist an hour before the lights come on and off.

[Owlcopettube]

Hi there! Nice build! I would mention for the fogger it’s best to use only when lights are off. For panthers and veileds it’s recommended to have 100% at night, and 30-40% humidity during the day! ( I learnt this a few months ago!) what I do is spray the cage once in the morning and a second time 1.5 hours before lights out, and have the fogger running all night :)

[alexvarela]

this video made me subscribe to your channel
I have a Chamaeleon egg
doesn’t hatch until some time in October
doing my research and learning as much as I can before it hatches
Definitely wanna build my own cage now instead of buying one

[baylieb]

this is a great DIY enclosure, one thing i will say is be careful using reptile hammocks for Chams it is known to pull out their cute little claws. Try using more branches of all sizes instead. i cut branches off my tree in my back yard and used those after washing them so it doesnt even have to cost money

[davidalonzo]

Hey this looks great! Also, you may have already figured this out, but we had a scare because after about two weeks, we read you are supposed to take the plastic cover off the UVB bulb because the rays don’t penetrate it!

[patrickfennell]

Nice setup, but foggers are no good mist 🌫 is much better

[taylord]

How did you secure the screen to the wood?

[greentactician]

Would love to see an update on the chameleons, I'm thinking of ordering one from the same place just a little hesitant.

[AuntieJs]

Hi! What did you put in the bottom of the enclosure? (The base) and is it sitting on anything? I’m wondering if moisture gets under it?

[ashleygood]

I love your set up but just make sure all of your plants are chameleon safe i have a chameleon too!!

[bushidoanis]

Birds cage will do it ? With 🌱 all over

[jaylynnvierra]

Can please list everything you have? Things that was brought online & in store. That would really be a great help.

[patrickfennell]

Nice 👍 but too small cage. Also u need more live plants and better uvb strobe light!!

[patrickfennell]

That closure is too small for an adult Panther chameleon! But cool
Video.

[lindad]

Adult chameleons need at least a 2’ by 2’ by4’.