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Where do I Start? Guide to the forums...
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...- Decadancin
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Veiled Chameleon Laying 101
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...- MissSkittles
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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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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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Visual caresheet - Comparing the care of male panther and veiled chameleons.
The question of the difference between these two common species is asked so often, I felt a visual response might be needed.
Please let me know if you would like to see any information corrected or added to...
Using the right mix of dry and wet (fruit and veg) items for your gutload helps ensure your chameleon gets the nutrients it needs to be healthy.
I make a new batch of dry gutload several times a year, each time the recipe is a bit different. These are the ingredients used in the January 2011...
Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet
(Chamaeleo Calyptratus) Part 2
by ChameleonsInMyHouse
TIP: Chameleons are insectivores meaning they should only be fed insects in captivity. Feeding such things like pinky-mice, fuzzies, and feeder anoles are extreamly high in fat and protein content. This is...
Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet
(Chamaeleo Calyptratus) Part 1
by ChameleonsInMyHouse
[Brief Introduction - Veiled Chameleons (Chamaeleo Calyptratus), are native to Saudi Arabia, Yemen. An arboreal species of reptile, naturally capable of withstanding day temperatures close to 100 degrees...
The protein content of alfalfa is ~18 percent, and being plant rather than animal based, it's an excellent source of low fat protein for your chameleons feeders. When measured by equal weight, alfalfa has higher levels of calcium then milk or eggs. And we all know how important calcium is. One...
It's been a while since I've provided an update on here about Leo and Drakes' growth, so I thought I'd finally get it done! At least I know Carol will appreciate it!
In spite of my worries about low room temps, it looks like both chams are still growing and doing well. As of today...
This is my first blog and a bit of rant acutally. I have been a member of this forum for about 9 months now and have seen alot of sad things on this forum in regards to incorrect husbandry which has either made the chameleon sick or in some severe cases caused its death. It is never done...
I couldn't post blogs at the time so this blog will be from memory, my trip home for christmas/new years holidays.
the trip was just under 1600 miles and took me about 2 and 3/4 days (I stayed 2 nights "on the road" in hotels)
Day 1
12/15/10
We got a late start (after 9am), I had been...
I'm starting a blog for my new (and first) Chameleon (Max). but befor we get to far I wanted to give a abit of back story and info about myself and explain why Max is "the Road Lizard".
So, about me. I'm a 28 year old heavy equipment operator for a enviromental costruction company, I've been...
Verrucosus Chameleon (Furcifer Verrucosus)
Introduction: The Verrucosus Chameleon is a very underrated species. Most on the market today are WC, with the exception of the occaisional CH/CB juviniles that are available due to the captive breeding attempts made to create a captive collection in...
I am a mirror
Of everything around me
Evolve with nature
With eyes that see all
The unseen chameleon
Will always see you
I left you outside.
Chameleon, where are you?
High in the oak tree.
I need U-V-B.
Don't forget to change the bulb,
Once every six months.
Crickets, dubia,
They are...
Preface: You may injure or kill your baby while cutting open an egg. Only cut open an egg if you are sure it is past the time to hatch and it will not hatch on its own. If you do not know how to determine this you must ask for advice. It is often difficult to balance patience and action...
Swyft is still hanging in there and finished a shedding. I now have a larger feeding dish for him at the base of his tree/shelf and he seems to be liking that. He watches down at the bugs then climbs down the pole covered with fake-vines to check out what I put in there.
My digital...
I track what each of my chameleons eats on a daily basis. For this entry, I used an average from what all the adult male panthers ate each day, thus logging the equivalent of a single adult male panther's intake.
Dec 1 - 2 large crickets (C)
Dec 2 - 1 dubia
Dec 3 - nothing
Dec 4 - 3 large...
I track what each of my chameleons eats on a daily basis. For this entry, I used an average from what all the adult male panthers ate each day to create this blog entry, thus logging the equivalent of a single adult male panthers intake. ( Previous logs detailing intake of males, females...
Swyft turned grey, extremely skinny, looked like he was going to die. I finally offered superworms and he has been eating those heartily ever since. I'd rather feed him superworms than have him die, obviously. I had tried all sizes of dubias and offered a different type of roach "death...
I would like to share some observations that I have made during my time keeping female veileds. I am so glad I keep rather detailed records of all my chameleons' behaviour or I would never have realised the significance of what happened.
My first female laid two clutches of infertiles. Both...
After looking at his little front toe, I am not sure if its going to heal as planned. His nail looks like its going to fall off, and hopefully just that. He was given antibiotics for a week and was pretty much all I could do. He is super blue at the moment and can't wait for him to grow more...
Feeling a bit inspired this cold morning so I went and picked food stuffs for my gut load. I have been working with 16 square feet of soil in my backyard to try to start producing some fresh food stuffs for myself and my family. Its not much but anything helps these days.
As you can see The...
So what a great day today! :) Went to the Phoenix show both days. Picked up a very nice Ambilobe from Kent with FLChams Thanks Kent! He was super helpful and answered all my annoying questions. lol :)
I thought he was the best looking Ambilobe they had by far and I am super glad my boss...