Zoo Med ReptiBreeze User Manual

OPEN AIR BLACK ALUMINUM SCREEN CAGE

INSTRUCTIONS

ITEM# NT-11CK

Congratulations on the purchase of Zoo Med’s Chameleon Kit! This kit provides the essential components for successfully keeping a
small to medium sized pet chameleon. If you have any questions regarding this kit or the proper use of its components, please contact our
Customer Service Department at [e-mail] or by calling [phone] (US and Canada only). Customers in other countries,
please call [phone].

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

ITEM# TH-24

ITEM# NT-11 ITEM# LF-30

ITEM# BU-22ITEM# CC-5 ITEM# BU-52 REPTI CALCIUM

SAMPLE

REPTISAFE

SAMPLE

REPTIVITE

SAMPLE

SETTING UP YOUR NEW CHAMELEON STARTER KIT:

Before you begin, make sure you have all of the components of the kit. If anything is missing, contact Zoo Med Customer Service.

STEP 1: STEP 2:

Build your new
ReptiBreeze™, Open
Air Aluminum Screen
Cage by following
the included
instructions. Visit our
YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/user/zoomedlabs
to watch an instructional video
on how to build your new
ReptiBreeze™ cage.

Add Furnishings. Add
the Repti Cage Carpet,
Naturalistic Vine, and
Natural Bush Plant. Both
pieces of carpet should
be used to cover the
bottom of the habitat.

STEP 3: STEP 4:

Install Daylight Blue Heat
Lamp and ReptiSun®

5.0 UVB lamp into the
Mini Combo Deep Dome
Lamp Fixture. Place the
Tropical Lighting Kit with
UVB on top of the screen
cage and plug it in.

Install the Digital Terrarium
Thermometer. Place the probe in
the middle of the terrarium and
leave the digital read-out outside.

(CONTINUED)

BASIC CHAMELEON CARE AND HELPFUL HINTS:

CAGE: A screen cage is recommended for most chameleon species to ensure proper ventilation and promote good air quality.

FURNISHINGS: Provide plenty of branches and foliage for climbing and hiding. Artificial or live plants may be used. Be sure that all live

plants are non-toxic and free of pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals.

HEAT: Many chameleon species will need to be kept warm. Proper terrarium temperatures will depend on the species being kept, so be
sure to find a good book on your species for specific care information. Popular tropical species such as the Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo
calyptratus), should have a daytime temperature of 72-85˚ F. Many species can tolerate a night time temperature drop down to about 65˚.
A heat lamp, such as a Daylight Blue lamp is usually sufficient to maintain proper temperatures, but don’t guess – use a thermometer to
accurately monitor and adjust terrarium temperatures.

UVB: UVB lighting is essential to the health of pet chameleons. Without it they can develop Metabolic Bone Disease and other disorders.
Use a UVB lamp such as a ReptiSun® 5.0 for 10-12 hours a day to provide UVB. This lamp should be turned off at night and should be
replaced once every year.

WATER AND HUMIDITY: Chameleons prefer to drink water droplets from the foliage and usually will not drink from a dish. Regular daily
misting is important for providing drinking water and helping to maintain beneficial humidity. Use Reptisafe® water conditioner to remove
chlorine and chloramines and make tap water safe for reptiles.

FOOD: Most chameleons are highly insectivorous and will enjoy eating crickets and mealworms. Be sure to dust crickets with ReptiVite™
and ReptiCalcium® as directed to help keep your chameleon healthy.

HANDLING: While some chameleons enjoy being held, handling can be stressful for others. When handling a chameleon, it is best to let it
walk on to your hand and not to grab it. These animals may get startled easily, so be sure not to let them fall as they may become injured.
Always wash your hands before and after handling your chameleon or any of its supplies!

ADDITIONAL ZOO MED PRODUCTS (Not Included):

NATURAL CORK ROUNDS

ITEM#’S: CF9-S, CF9-M, CF9-L, CF9-X and CF9-J

MOPANI WOOD

CORK BRANCH

ITEM# TA-17

ITEM#’S: MW-S, MW-M, MW-L

and MW-J

REPTIRAIN

Automatic Misting Machine

ITEM# HM-10

REPTIFOGGER

Terrarium Humidifier

ITEM# RF-10

REPTICARE®

TERRARIUM CONTROLLER

Multi-plug Outlet with Timer

ITEM# LT-12

PREMIUM SAND BLASTED GRAPEVINE

ITEM#’S: PSG-M, PSG-L and PSG-S

ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC.

3650 Sacramento Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 U.S.A.

NATURAL BUSH

PLASTIC PLANTS™

ITEM#’S BU-10 thru BU-39

One included but available in 3 sizes

and 10 leaf styles

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

THE BIG DRIPPER

ITEM# BD-1

Simulates Natural

Rainfall

THE LITTLE DRIPPER

ITEM# LD-1

Simulates Natural

Rainfall

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