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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
Friday: several small crickets (gutloaded and calcium dusted)
Saturday: 1 zophobas worm (calicum dusted)
Sunday: five small crickets (2 vitamin dusted, 3 calcium dusted) and 2 small mealworms (calcium dusted)
Monday: 5 or 6 small crickets (gutloaded and calcium dusted) and a butterworm...
Sunday March 1: one Cricket (vitamin dusted) and 2 small mealworms (calcium dusted)
Monday: 5 crickets (gutloaded and calcium dusted)
Tuesday: nothing
Wednesday: 2 Crickets (gutloaded and calcium dusted) and one hisser roach
Thursday: small hornworm, 1 phasmid
Friday: 1 mealworm, 2 small...
So much great info on these sites and in these chameleonforum threads!
http://www.chameleonnews.com/02JulCaettaKruger.html
http://www.chameleoncrazy.com/enclosure.php
http://www.chameleonforums.com/enclosure-wall-130279
http://www.ukchameleons.co.uk/housingintro.htm...
Today I was at the vet. I had three of my four Melleri checked out. The vet told me I was doing a good job and that I seemed to be doing a pretty good job handling the issues that have come up.
This got me thinking. I couldn't have gotten to this point without the support of my local keepers...
Day 1: five or six small crickets (gutloaded & calcium dusted); 1 butterworm (vitamin dusted)
Day 2: five or six small crickets(gutloaded & calcium dusted); small zophobas (gutloaded & cal w/D3 dusted)
Day 3: one or two roach nymphs (gutloaded); five or six small crickets (gutloaded &...
It is important to feed the prey insects well, in such a way as to ensure they provide the correction nutrients for your chameleon. This process is called gutloading the insects.
The "wet" portion of the gutload, which should be your principle gutload, can includes things like (switch it up...
A varied diet is usually the best diet! Aim not have any one feeder make up more than 20% of your chameleons diet, and certainly no more than 50%
Silkworm(Excellent, gutloadable, have an enzyme (serrapeptase) that may assist with calcium absorption, but another which may reduce Thiamine(B1)...
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...