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Pie's homecoming requirements



We can provide the following for a total of $250:

 

Enclosure:  

·         2x2x4 Zoo Med extra-large screen enclosure (Retails for $185.00 - https://amzn.to/3OrQcOy (Amazon)

 

·         Fully furnished with climbing vines (Retails from $10 - $25 ea)

 

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Water Feature:

·         Thrive dripping plant with pump and sump (Retails for $60) this is already in her enclosure and she loves it.

 

 

Lighting/Heating:

Pie will need three kinds of light; Infrared, UVA, and UVB.

 

·         Zoo Med Combo Mini Deep Dome Clamp Lamp Fixture 2 x 5-1/2 Inch Deep Domes (Retails for $33) https://amzn.to/3u8d7Yh (Amazon)

 

·         Infrared/UVA - This is required for daytime infrared heat in addition to vital ultraviolet A to support Pre Vitamin D Production. This will need to be run on a dimmer switch. (Retails for $17) https://amzn.to/3w1YLZZ (Amazom)

 

·         Arcadia 80/100-watt Halogen Basking Bulb (Retails from $13-$16) – This will go in the double dome and need to be on a timer (Retails from $10 to $27)

 

·         Arcadia Deep Heat Projector 80 watts (Retails for $40) https://amzn.to/3OpzTS0   (Amazon) that provides infrared only (night time) and will go in the other half of the double dome. This will be plugged into the thermostat listed below.

     

We will also throw in tongs and a food cup (Retails for $10 & $32)

 

The total if you were to buy the above on your own would be around $470

 

 

Below are the final pieces that you will need to acquire before we can move forward with scheduling your Adoption Day (if you use our Amazon links it will help support the rescue further):

 

·         REPTIZOO Reptile Dimming Thermostat Heat Lamp Temperature Controller with LED Digital Screen ($27): https://amzn.to/49jEs8q (Amazon)

 

 

There are 2 options available to complete the full spectrum for UVA/UVB.  Both options offer the same UVA/UVB wattage, spectrum, and UVB intensity. 

 

Option 1 is low-tech, controlled by a simple on/off timer. 

 

Option 2 is a new more dynamically controlled system that mimics what the animal would see in the wild.

 

(Option 1)

This is the lowest-cost option.  This lighting needs to be turned on/off using a timer (you will need to purchase this if you go with Option 1 – It’s a multi-plug unit that has a timer on it for $22: https://amzn.to/49jF79U (Amazon))

 

·         Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED bar UVA ($116): https://amzn.to/3u9KUQO (Amazon)

                                                                   

·         Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 UVB D3+ Forest 6%UVB 24 inch ($115): https://amzn.to/47VzJsx (Amazon)

   

The total of this option is about $253

 


Misc. items you need to also get:

·         Mister Spray Bottle for morning / evening: https://amzn.to/3w3cj7z (Amazon)

 

·         Multivitamin to dust bugs with: https://amzn.to/3SENGqt (Amazon)

 

·         Calcium WITHOUT d3 to dust bugs with: https://amzn.to/3uiZbKV (Amazon)

 

·         Calcium WITH d3 for occasional dusting: https://amzn.to/3SGOkE2 (Amazon)

 

·         Reptisafe to dechlorinate tap water (recommended over all other types of water) that will be used in the spray bottle, fountain, and dripper (hence the bigger bottle): https://amzn.to/3Uu7nCH (Amazon)

 

·         EcoEarth for the flooring: https://amzn.to/3OsIVh7 (Amazon)

 

Misc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED items you should get (but not required for this adoption):

·         The Big Dripper that you can turn on over the top of your fountain so that there is always drinkable water on the leaves the water hits all the way down to the fountain that it will keep from evaporating:  https://amzn.to/3UpEMP2 (Amazon)

 

·         UVB Solarmeter 6.5 – this one, no other (at this time) – all others have been tested and they are not accurate.  This will ensure your UVB is not only still emitting but also how far down it is traveling in the enclosure.  It will tell you when to replace the bulb to ensure the health of your Chameleon: https://amzn.to/3SjJ8EC (Amazon)

 

Bug food that you will need to get based on the bugs you decide to feed Pie.  All must be gutloaded first or they are no healthier than potato chips.  We feed her superworms, giant mealworms, dubia roaches, black Mexican crickets, and occasionally green hornworms.

·         Calci-mMm helps keep your bugs hydrated – we can teach you how but it is essential if you have crickets or roaches that you are keeping longer than just for one feed: https://amzn.to/3SEP8Jr (Amazon)

 

·         Roach Rations Premium can be used for all roach feeders: https://amzn.to/49o4rff (Amazon)

 

·         Cricket Cuisine Premium: https://amzn.to/48Yy9aR (Amazon)

 

·         High Calcium Mealworm (& super worm) diet: https://amzn.to/3w1MvZk (Amazon)

 

·         Bug Burger is great for all mentioned bugs as an alternative (except horn worms): https://amzn.to/4bqqSlU (Amazon)

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