I free range my chameleons so I really have to pay close attention to when it’s time to lay eggs. I think one of the most important things is to have a gram scale and weigh her once a week. If she's gaining and you are still feeding the same amount of food then I figure she must have eggs. You...
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...
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...
I'm always trying to find these links for people. Now anyone who is interested in knowing more about Jacksons chameleons can find them here.
Articles
This is the caresheet from this site if you haven't seen it and you want to take care of a Jackson's Chameleon read it...
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...
Monday Feb 9: 1 Zophobas morio (aka Kingworm aka superworm)
Tuesday Feb 10: 2 crickets (calcium dusted) in the morning, then a butterworm and a Turkish roach each for lunch
Wednesday: 2 small recently moulted mealworms (calcium dusted)
Thursday: 1 hornworm (light calcium) and 1 Turkish...
Perfect Gutload Combo:
1 slice sweet potatoe
1 broccoli stem (EDIT use VERY little broccoli, it binds with calcium inhibiting its absorbtion)
1 strawberry
1 apple slice
4 carrot slices
A few romain lettuce leaves
chop up finely, with skin and all, crickets DEVOUR it. Follow...
Threads and sites with useful information regarding lighting and heat
http://www.chameleonforums.com/frequently-asked-questions-71620/#post668826
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/index.htm -> http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/mercuryvapourlamps.htm...
Late Breakfast:
1 Kingworm (calcium dusted)
1 medium silkworm (Calcium with D3 dusted)
Lunch:
1 isopod -aka rollie polly, pillbug
No Dinner tonight - I'll be at the airport picking up a new female! :)
Vitamins facilitate metabolic activity and growth. Minerals are the building blocks for bone and muscle. A balance is required for health.
Vitamins and minerals are best supplied through diversity in food groups. But few of us can supply all the different types of insects available to a...
First Breakfast: 1 big fat silkworm each (calcium dusted)
Second Breakfast (an hour after first breakfast): up to three (cal dusted) crickets (left them in feeding cups, so not sure how many will actually be eaten - I suspect all!)
Things to think about / reference regarding Breeding.
http://www.chameleonforums.com/some-thoughts-breeding-2612/
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/breeding.html
http://www.chameleonforums.com/incubator-right-19979/...
General care / Newbie Info
http://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ryan-jarosek/119-new-arrival-bringing-home.html
http://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/syn/226-frequently-asked-questions.html
http://www.chameleonforums.com/frequently-asked-questions-71620/...
No I would say those orange cubes are not sufficient.
Here's some links on gutloading:
http://chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=101
http://www.screameleons.com/site/3602/default.aspx
http://www.chameleonforums.com/gutloading-tips-new-owner-15262/...
Thursday:
1 stick insect and 1 butterworm each for breakfast, nothing else the rest of the day
Friday:
Breakfast was 3 crickets (calcium dusted)
Late Lunch was a big fat silkworm.
Summoner12 posted this marvelous DIY misting system. You don't even have to be very handy to make one.
http://www.chameleonforums.com/diy-hd-auto-mister-18660/