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...
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...
Introduction to Bio-Activity:
As of recent times, a lot of folks have been asking questions, and for guides on Bio-active Enclosures. How to set them up, how to drain them, how they work, why they work. I figured it was good and Time, that someone sat down and made a Guide! I have been meaning...
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...
Hi and congratulations on having a beautiful girl veiled chameleon. These little sweeties are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve learned from some of the very best keepers on the forum how to care for them and effectively manage their reproductive health. Now I’m passing that knowledge on to...
Our helm has totally firmed! i’m so proud and i appreciate your suggestions on my last blog post. she’s beginning to love the outdoors more and more. keep praying and you can follow her instagram if you’d like for updates twice a day!
Story time!
I've wanted a chameleon ever since I knew you could own one as a pet honestly. When I was about 8 I saw one in person. Before I saw it I thought they were made up like unicorns. A couple years later I learned that they can be pets and I went nuts and started studying. Fast-forward to...
some people know my chameleon Kiwi has developed bad MBD. when i took her to her vet they told me many things i could do and things to alter such as lighting and supplements. i don’t handle her very much to let her learn to use her legs and she’s still on the ground not using her tongue to eat...
Here is a list of things I have so far for my bioactive chameleon enclosure(s)-
I am planning to get one 24x24x48 habitat (male)?x1
And one 18x18x36 habitat (female) ?x1
?=purchased
Lighting-
T5 HO linear bulb (Arcadia ProT5 UVB) (x1)($30) ?
T5 HO linear bulb + FIXTURE (x1)($65) ?
Fluker's...
Today is extra fun! Briana O'Brien from Kammerflage Kreations joins me and we just shoot the "shelter in place" breeze! We talk current events, discuss our current projects, and we just get to know her a little better. And, yes, we do get the toilet paper update. I know everyone wants to know...
Today we consider how to deal with our time now that many of us are spending this time at home. If we are working from home, how do we stay productive? If we are out of work, what do we do with our time? Luis Wiedemann, a long time reptile keeper, comes on and shares how he has successfully...
Well, we are in the second day of "Shelter in Place". Yesterday was VERY strange! All non-essential businesses are closed and there are no gatherings of people. The world I used to know is strangely silent as most of life is now behind closed doors. I talk about that new reality and I answer a...
The Philosophy of Gutloading
5. Insects and the work they do
As I said previously, I was under the impression that though chameleons can’t digest many of the gutload ingredients we use, they can certainly access the nutrients of these ingredients via the gut contents of our feeder insects. In...
The Philosophy of Gutloading
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Anthony Herrel and Walter Tapondjou for their helpful advice on where to look for relevant papers.
1. Introduction
Recently, it was suggested to me that our current gutloading practices might be wrong-headed. In particular, I...
The coronavirus infection worsens and the Silicon Valley/San Francisco area goes under "Shelter in Place". There is a new perspective on whether we will continue to get feeders shipped. And I discuss the two things to plan for in order to have an enjoyable chameleon baby raising experience...
The things you learn about your spouse. An update on the things that have been happening in the last 24 hours. And a talk about knowing when something is wrong with your chameleon.
Here is a good reference for Chameleon Behavior Signs
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-behavior/
And...
Well, shopping is an experience! I can understand preparing for the zombie apocalypse. But as long as utilities are still running enough for us to flush a toilet it isn't that bad!
Today I relate the current news on the virus, relate a shopping experience through the eyes of my wife, and talk...
The world is coming to slow and painful grinding halt as we figure out how to weather this coronavirus. So here is another chameleon touchpoint to keep our spirits up and hold us together.
Day 1 is working from home...
And here is the video I talked about with the Italians making the best of...
The Current StAte
A blog entry about vitamin A is a tough one for several reasons. First, the literature is heavy on the chemistry and biology, and I am neither a chemist, nor a biologist (nor a scientist of any kind). Second, because vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, stored mainly in the...
Introduction to Bio-Activity:
As of recent times, a lot of folks have been asking questions, and for guides on Bio-active Enclosures. How to set them up, how to drain them, how they work, why they work. I figured it was good and Time, that someone sat down and made a Guide! I have been meaning...
Good evening, CF!
With all the info out there on effective UV Index (UVI) for our chameleons, I've had to rethink how my lighting is set up. In a nutshell, simply placing our UVB lights on top of screen enclosures may be simply not enough! Studies have shown that the effective range of UVI...
Overarching question: Why do some chameleons eat plants?
Related Questions:
Are all/some chameleons omnivores?
What exactly makes an animal an omnivore?
Should I be feeding my chameleon vegetables?
Do some chameleons need plant material in their diet?
Are chameleons able to digest/extract...
This is another shot of the pots as well as more grapevine that is foamed in. After the cage is done I will use bendy vines to connect the grapevine branches and will also drape pothos over them to create small hideaways for the chameleon. I hope this helps and please feel free to PM me with...
On the back we are placing 4 pots. I use the 8" plastic pots and foam them into place. My plants are in other 8" pots so I can slide them in and out as needed. I have tried using smaller pots and was disappointed. By using 8" pots you can grow a nicely sized pothos or spider plant (my 2 go-to...