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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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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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Free-range inspiration
Some inspirational thoughts for free ranging First, our living room is a large, bright (views on both sides) and pet free living room without small children walking around. Second, the free-range area is at exact the same spot as where a Reptibreeze XL (24´x24´x48´) stood. Many assume...- Sonny13
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Photographing Chameleon's in "Naturalistic" Settings
If you want a place in the Forum Calendar or a shiny medal next to your avatar there are some basic things you will have to do. First understand what the contest is looking for pictures that will ultimately go into the calendar. Nobody wants to be distracted by your fingernails, dirty or...- JacksJill
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Traveling with Chameleons
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...- ferretinmyshoes
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Now I am looking into Panthers and the different locale colors. I got all of this information from The Chameleon Company
Panther Chameleon Locales
Nosy Faly- Background of pastels in blue, green, red, and dirty white. Banding is yellow in the face and red specks throughout...
Doing a little research on plants today and here is what I've got By looking at the Live Plant Data Base sticky
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis- need full sun and are best outdoors; therefore not on my list.
Codiaeum Variegatum, Ficus Elastica (rubber tree), and Schefflera Actinophylla- are...
Have you ever wanted to have that hanging plant up high in your chameleon enclosure? With the traditional screen cages we have had to exercise creativity to just put in a horizontal branch, much less hang a nice leafy pothos where it can trail down the side of the cage! I'd like to propose...
http://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/panther/
Cages:[/B]http://dynomitechameleons.com/
http://www.chameleonforums.com/care/enclosures/
Size: Babies can be housed in smaller enclosures to be upgraded as they grow. A chameleon 1-4 months a 16x15x20 screen is perfect; allows them...
think Im ready for an animal, all temps and lighting are good, foliage is good, perchs and climbing ledges are in, I may add more vines later.
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I have my foliage in but will add more later (maybe), Drainage holes are in the bottom and the drip system is in and set. Ive decided to try the drip system mounted on the outside of the enclosure and It seems to be working fine there so far.
Im starting my lighting and temp testing today, I am thankful that I don't throw anything away so I have tons and tons of supplies from old Frog or Snake enclosures, Im running a 40W household bulb which is clearly inadequate as you see the basking temp is low, Ill boost up to a stronger bulb.
This is my first Chameleon, Im not new to Reptiles so I do have a basic knowledge and I like to have my research and enclosure 100% set and RIGHT before I bring my animal home.
Heres the enclosure that I decided to start with, I got a great deal on it and its demensions are 36" L X 24" W X 63" H
Phase 3: More plants, vines, and branches
- Small Magnaturals ledge planter (earth color) $25
- Exo Terra Large Jungle Vine $11
- Fluker's Large Bend-a-Branch $12
^got all that on amazon.com^
- Schefflera Arboricola in 10inch pot $18
^got that at Home Depot
The bendy branch...
This is my first blog post, I want to do a step-by-step of setting up my future cham's enclosure. Hopefully someone will find it helpful, and you guys can help me improve the setup!
So, Phase 1: The Basics
- Reptibreeze XL (24 x 24 x 48 in.) $100
- Mini Deep Dome 5.5 in. $15
- 60w...
Log of Feeder prey offered to adult male panthers and a 1 year old male veiled during the month of May 2014.
Most feeders lightly dusted with a 50-50 mix of Mineral-O and Calcium Plus (orig), or just the Mineral-O.
May 31 - 1 small hisser, 2 mealworms, 1 wc harvestman
May 30 - nothing
May 29...
This months Dry Gutload: a dry meal made from ground raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds, dried alfalfa, dehydrated papaya, desiccated coconut, brewers yeast, raisins, dried cranberries, almonds, Spirulina powder, bull-kelp powder, oak tree leaves, bee pollen.
April 1
carrot
some dry mix...
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches(Gromphadorhina Portentosa) are great pets and great feeders for the average chameleon looking for some variety.They are easy to care for as long as you follow my instructions below.
SEXING
Sex is determined by looking at the antennae. Males will be larger and...
This is a warning about the new Madagascar chameleon quota species. Many of you are going to see (especially in North America) many new Calumma and Furcifer species for sale. These species are extremely neat and exotic species. However they are not beginner species similar to Furcifer pardalis...
intended for the hissers and dubia
all mixed up coarse chopped with a mini food processor (not finely blended)
one medium carrot (in three chunks so it would fit in the little machine)
one tablespoon molasses
a big handful of fresh young spring dandelion leaves (about three medium plants...
As I'm sure you are all very curious as to why your pics are coming out sideways, here is the short and quick answer/ fix.
When snapping a picture of your little dinosaur it depends on your camera phone on which way is facing up for the phones programming. If you are using tapatalk than there...
Ok, so let's talk about my favorite orchid.... The vanda alliance! Why alliance? Cause there's so many of them! From big to small, white to purple and everything in between... There's a vanda out there that will make you smile!
I first got into vandas when I was little... My mom loved them! Oh...
Many people in the chameleon keeping hobby run into the instance where they find themselves questioning or being questioned if taking chameleons from the wild is approve able and acceptable. People often are criticized by others or even themselves with the idea if taking chameleons out of their...
This is my first blog, so here goes nothin'...
I've been growing orchids for about 9 years now, but only became a serious addict in the last 6 years. I've grown all types of orchids, carefully mastering the care of one species before attempting a new one. No, none of my orchids are in my...