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Intro to Bio-Activity
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...- cyberlocc
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Basic info on Misting and fogging...
Of course, all animals require water to survive, and it isn't as simple as placing a bowl in the bottom and calling it a day. In fact, with most chameleons this will have little, if any benefit. Most chain pet stores display their chameleons with a water bowl, and this can be misleading to the...- Decadancin
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How to Do your Own FECAL FLOAT - VIDEO
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...- Dez
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Individual Baby Cages or Caging during the time of Covid
My first prototype I was planning on using Exo-terra Nano glass cages for my baby cages but the supply chain issues we are all too familiar with made me get creative. Forum member, MeruJack, who I all but stalked on here when I was getting started used Nanos for her baby jacks and she had a...- JacksJill
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The Philosophy of Gutloading PART 1.
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...- Kaizen
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With a favourable calicum to phosphorous ratio, and also providing Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and B Vitamins, sesame seeds are a good gutloading choice - in moderation. However they also have a moderate amount of oxalic acid and phytates, so you wouldnt want to use these in...
Millet is a good source of maganese, folate, potassium, B vitamins, and (unfortunately) phosphorous.
In 100 grams (half a cup) of raw millet:
Water 8.67 g
Energy 378 kcal
Energy 1582 kJ
Protein 11.02 g
Total lipid (fat) 4.22 g
Ash 3.25 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 72.85 g
Fiber, total...
Los camaleones no son una mascota facil de mantener. Requieren mucha atencion y mucha dedicacion. A diario, yo me demoro aproximadamente una hora solamente echandoles agua y dandoles de comer. Tambien esta el tener que mantener las jaulas limpias, criar la comida (despues explico), y observar...
Got my first order of worms in today. Really enjoyed my business with mullberry Farms. great company.
Waldo wasn't taking to raoches at all, not the dubais, not the hissing, so I decided to throw some variation in there without roaches and Silk/Horn worms is what I chose.
he is loving...
So yeah sorry I havent posted in a while, I have been busy with Jade. And I'm done giving her meds yayyyyy!! She's doing much better!:D
Recently I have been filling my brain with information on the Red Tegu. I think there the most intelligent lizard. What do you guys think of the Tegu? leave...
A very high selenium content makes these useful to include in your gutload from time to time.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3091/2
Almonds (Prunus dulcis) are a good source of magnesium, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, selenium, phytochemicals, good mono-fats and more, and thus make a worthwhile addition to a gutload blend despite containing more phosphorous than calcium.
In 100 grams (a bit more than a cup of...
nutrients in 100 grams
Water 6.60 g
Energy 576 kcal
Energy 2410 kJ
Protein 6.20 g
Total lipid (fat) 50.00 g
Ash 3.70 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 33.50 g
Calcium, Ca 1 mg
Iron, Fe 2.46 mg
Magnesium, Mg 0 mg
Phosphorus, P 0 mg
Potassium, K 1017 mg
Sodium, Na 38 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.36 mg
Copper, Cu...
A good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium and Iron.
Raw (in 100grams):
Water 94.50 g
Energy 14 kcal
Energy 59 kJ
Protein 0.39 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.04 g
Ash 1.46 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 3.61 g
Calcium, Ca 103 mg
Iron, Fe 0.10 mg
Magnesium, Mg 14 mg
Phosphorus, P 12 mg...
1 - 3 Crickets [C] and 1 wc Moth
2 - 2 Butterworms and 1 wc Grasshopper
3 - 3 Mealworms [C]
4 - 3 Butterworms, 1 Indian Walking Stick
5 - 2 Terrestrial Isopods, 1 superworm
6 - 1 Butterworm, 3 (freshly molted) Mealworms [C]
7 - 2 Dubia nymph
8 - 2 Superworms [C+D3]
9 - 4 small-med wc...
Nearly impossible to get in Canada as fresh fruit, though nectar is availabe. But it's grown (and thus available fresh) in small amounts in the warmer southern states and certainly readily available in Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, tropical areas of sub-Saharan Africa, and some parts of...
Welcome to the forums. This place will give you a ton of knowledge to keep your cham happy for a long time to come. First thing to remember is everyone is trying to suggest something that works so keep asking questions. Use this site to find everything that I mention. I will try to give links to...
Rocket is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Fiber, Beta carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.
very low-oxalate and thus safe to use on a regular...
Jades getting better! Her shaking has like gone away! She hates meds though, lol, and also she hasnt been pooping lately but im gonna give her some grapes lol, that should take care of that. seedless grapes of course! lol
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Overall she's doing great! I'll keep whos all reading on updates...
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...
Mulberry plants not only have useful leaves, most also provide very nutritious berries! These berries are a good source of Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, some B vitamis and Iron. They also have a favourable calcium to phosphorous ratio.
In about one cup of berries:
Water...
What's in a medium sized (about a cup) peach:
Water 133.31 g
Energy 58 kcal /Energy 248 kJ
Protein 1.36 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.38 g
Ash 0.65 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.31 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.2 g
Sucrose 7.14 g
Glucose (dextrose) 2.92 g
Fructose 2.29 g
Maltose 0.12 g
Galactose 0.09 g...