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My roomate has raised chameleons for years, and I am becoming really interested in them, and want to purchase one. I have read many many guides and even bought a book on how to raise and feed them and everything..

I just acquired a tank from my friend for free, and I want to get a veiled chameleon for it. I was told an all glass enclosure is typically not that great for chameleons, is that true? He has his adult cham in a 60 gallon all glass tank with a small fan pointe towards it for airflow.. will that work fr me too? Is it possible to take out one of the glass panels, like the front, and replace it with a mesh like the roof?

Also, the tank I got is about 37 gallons I believe, the dimensions are 24" Tall x 30" Long x 12" Wide. Would that be okay for a baby chameleon? How long could I keep it in that small of a tank, 6 months maybe?

Also, what would you reccomend for the best lights and heat lamps for that size cage? I have 2x24" lights that can go across the top, should I get 1 or 2 of the ZooMed UVA/UVB lights? Do both need to be the UVAUBB should I just use a normal light in the other socket?

Also, can I juse use a normal flood light for a basking spot, or do I need a special heat lamp? How far above the cage should I mount it?

Has anyone ever mail-ordered from reptiledepot.com? They are $70 shipped to my door overnight, or my local petsmart has them for $90+tax, what route should I go?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!