Some inspirational thoughts for free ranging
First, our living room is a large, bright (views on both sides) and pet free living room without small children walking around.
Second, the free-range area is at exact the same spot as where a Reptibreeze XL (24´x24´x48´) stood.
Many assume...
There are a number of ways to transport your chameleon to reduce stress. Whenever your chameleon needs to go in the car to the vet, or when you're moving, it can be nerve-wracking to make sure they are going to be okay during the stressful journey. Though chameleons have specific long term needs...
If you want a place in the Forum Calendar or a shiny medal next to your avatar there are some basic things you will have to do. First understand what the contest is looking for pictures that will ultimately go into the calendar. Nobody wants to be distracted by your fingernails, dirty or...
Intestinal Parasites are common in chameleons and other reptiles. Wild caught chameleons have a reputation of having intestinal parasites..although this is true , parasites can effect Captive bred as well as Wild caught Chameleon.
A chameleon may have parasites but not show any symptoms...
So here are some links and things to know about the Chameleon Forums. For newcomers as well as some seasoned members there could be some features that you don't know exist, or just cant seem to find them when you need them.
First off the resources page...
At first glance, Spinach may seem a good gutload choice. And it is, in small amounts from time to time. Spinach is a good source of Fiber, Protein, pro-formed Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Niacin, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus...
So, here are some links to Zaphod on YouTube. I will add to this as I post more as well as start a thread in the forums. Hope you enjoy! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raY015YIGvM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spr_x4zNv94
Here's one of feeding time...
A half cup / 92.5g of cooked Quinoa provides:
66.24 g Water
111 kcal Energy
465 kJ Energy
4.07 g Protein (Complete Amino Acids / high-quality protein)
1.78 g Total lipid (fat)
0.7 g Ash
19.7 g Carbohydrate, by difference
2.6 g Fiber, total dietary
0.8 g Sugars, total
16.31 g Starch
16...
A diary of what each of my panther chameleons ate during the month of March.
1-Mar=1 dubia, gutloaded, lightly calcium& mineral dusted with Sticky Tongue Farms Mineral-Outdoor
2-Mar=3 butterworms
3-Mar=5 crickets, gutloaded and lightly dusted with a 50-50 mix of Repashy Calcium Plus and...
I'm transfering this thread to a blog...
http://www.chameleonforums.com/1-2-wc-tamataves-105648/
Project Tamatave started 3/9/2013....
My Friend Mike (MaxTTU) and I were offered a chance trade CB Ambilobes for wild caught Tamataves. Needless to say but we jumped at the opportunity to...
This blog post will basically be utilized for me to track Abe's (my 3 month old veiled chameleon) weight as he progresses. It could possibly be of some benefit to others, although we know that weight is highly variable during the growth stages. Anyway, here it is:
3/16/2013 - 27g
3/8/2013...
I was inspired by another Trace's 2/9/2013 post called "Random Musings on Seasonal Cycling" posted here. There was a lot of good data and information, and I felt it was very helpful. I thought it might be helpful for those of us keeping veileds to have some information about the climate in...
If your bugs will eat it, its a good option for inclusion in your gutloads.
Low oxalates.
Antioxidant.
May stimulate appetite, digestion, excretion.
Some Omega-3 fatty acids.
Good source of:
Niacin,
Copper,
b carotene,
Vitamin C,
Riboflavin,
B6,
Folate...
Felis catus, the domestic cat is one of the most effective predators on the planet earth. Single adult males have been more effective than trapping and poisons at controlling pest rodents on small farms and have done more to help humanity achieve agrarian civilization than any other...
When a sexually mature male chameleon defecates you will quite often see his hemipenes whilst he is doing so. They are usually retracted back into the tail base afterwards. If they do not retract then veterinary assistance may be required. On seeing it for the first time, it can often be a...
So, you got your new baby chameleon. He is scared of you and doesn't eat.
“Oh well,” you think. “He must need some time”.
A month passes, but your baby is not growing or shedding and his lack of appetite is rather disturbing. At this point you probably go online and start asking whether it's...
Today, I am so happy and excited because Smidget, my 7 month old Nosy Be male zapped a silkworm out of my hand for the very first time! :D
I have been working on taming him for so long, I was close to giving up. Now, I am so glad I didn't!
I learned a few interesting things with little Smidgie...
A log of what each of my adult male panther chameleons ate during the month of January. All bugs are gutloaded.
Tuesday, January 01, 2013:2 butterworms- No supplement needed
Wednesday, January 02, 2013:nothing
Thursday, January 03, 2013:2 butterworms, 1 mealworm -No supplement
Friday, January...
Onion provides carbs, B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and Vitamin C. Spring onions, with the green tops as well as the bulbs, provide also some Thiamin, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Iron. Onion does contain goitrogens, but also some iodine so that helps balance it out. As well...
I know I had a bunch of questions about misting/rain systems when I was looking to invest in one, and am a detail freak, so I thought I’d go ahead and post my experience with the Aquazamp system I got using their low profile 2 nozzle dome. This might sound a little formal and pointed at the...
Stop F@%&ing around on our forum! I shouldn't have to worry about people giving out stupid advice on purpose just because they think they are funny :mad:. There are going to be some things you may not agree with, and you and I may even give the wrong information once in a while, but we mean the...
Even Poppi was standoffish and blew up like a balloon when I put my hand in to offer her range time. So I just had to take a pic of her all puffed up.
Figured out why the crankiness:
As you can see, in the second picture, she doesn't look nearly as fat or gravid.
I am worried...
Melleri, commonly called the Meller's Chameleon, or the Giant One-Horned Chameleon, is a behemoth among chameleon species. Melleri are one of the three largest species of chameleon, and for that reason they hold the interest and attention of many Chameleon keepers; both experienced and novice...
Now that you have silk worm moths you may wonder what to do next.
The moths cannot fly and do not eat. They have been bred for silk for thousands of years and the wings have become vestigial. The males tend to me much smaller than the females, but with larger wings. The females will be much...