Blog entries by ataraxia

Things needed: + 18 g sterilite tote with lid + packing tape + chinese take out container or anything 2 inches tall by whatever you want on length and width. + peat moss mix. + adult crickets + misting bottle + 90-100 ambient temps This is my super simple way to do this. Get a shallow...

Ever think. How many feeders should he/she be eating to maintain weight? or My animal is a little over weight and i want to put he/she on a diet but dont know where to start? or maybe your animal is skinny and you want to put a little meat on them bones...The info below is a base intake on a...

Warning: This blog contains graphic pictures... This is a attempt to save any viable eggs from a deceased female chameleon. Tools and materials needed. 1. Sharp small blade scissors. 2. Couple paper towels. 3. Rubber gloves if you wish. 4. Incubation container with media. Start by pinching...

Shower chamber treatment for dehydrated animals. *Not intended for babies* 1. Place a plant, vines, limbs or whatever you choose for the chameleon to perch on the bottom of the bath tub floor. I dont recommend using anything higher than the tub wall. 2. Place the chameleon on what you have...

CONSTIPATED (From the lack of hydration, female with eggs, etc.) Symptoms: Hanging over a branch nothing coming out, prolapse can happen. Solutions: Extra water, baby food pears, warm bath, grapes, mineral oil, natural sunlight, Hornworms and silk worms are a great way to provide extra...

PROLAPSEThis could be weak muscles, constipation, eggs, dehydrated etc.) Symptoms: Visible intestines (cloaca) or hemipenis. Solution: Chameleon will need to see a vet for treatment. In the meantime you can keep the prolapse moist with ky jelly until a vet is able to see your animal...

MOUTH ROT(usually a secondary infection within the body) Symptoms: (not limited to just one sign) Visible signs of infection, red protruding lips, green/dark brown/black plaque on teeth. Solution: In this event it is best to see a vet. Any plaque will need to be removed and in severe...

So your animal is dehydrated. This can be from a variety of things and not limited to just one of them. Heres a list of some possible ways your animal may become dehydrated. -Illness - Your animal may be ill and despite your mistings, dripper he or she will not drink. -Medications - Some...

Eye or Eyes Closed or Shut 1) Lighting - Incorrect lighting (CFL's, coil bulbs, mercury vapor) can cause a chameleon to close eyes and appear to be swollen. -- Solution: 5.0 Linear tube bulb (reptisun or reptiglo) brands are great. Length of uvb bulb will depend on the size of your cage...

Ive noticed we get many questions on here concerning issues that could be resolved or could have been avoided with basic care. Chameleons do require a little more attention than lets say a leopard gecko. Many chameleon purchases are a spur of the moment with no research at all. Buying from a...