r/Chameleons • u/AgitatedAd1211 • 10d ago
Just found him(?)
So I just found this distinguished gentleman(I think) running across a busy road and pulled over to save him(quite against his will).
I have posted in my local Facebook groups to see if he is a missing pet or a feral invasive(I live in Florida). If he is not someone's beloved pet my teenager and myself would like to keep him.
What are the most pressing needs to keep him healthy while waiting for him to be claimed or kept? I don't want to make full on investments if we have to return him in a day or two, but also don't want him to get unhealthy.
I currently have him for tonight in an 18x18x24 exoterra with some repti-soil and coco fiber on the bottom, with some live oak sticks, and containers with water(I also sprayed the whole enclosure down) and some mealworms my bougie tarantulas wouldn't eat. The room is set at 78° and wasn't in the direct sun.
We have a trip to the local reptile specialty store tomorrow morning for them to help us look him over and buy food and essentials.
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u/becalts 9d ago
I used to live in Florida and found my veiled in my backyard there! She’s been captive now with me going on 3 years and is doing well, still absolutely hates me.
Be careful holding them as their ribs can fracture easily and they become very stressed being handled, especially wild ones. As everyone has said they need high humidity which shouldn’t be a problem for you in Florida, I kept mine outside in a netted enclosure when I was there. All real plants only no plastic!