Do a search on beta carotene vs. preform vitamin A on this forum and you may want to reconsider your supplements. The argument that Panthers don't convert beta carotene to Vit A is not resolved, but anecdotal evidence may suggest it.
I recommend Zoomed's Reptivite wit D3 every second day...
Eating dirt can be a sign of digestive tract parasites or a nutritional imbalance.
The schedule for calcium with D3, calcium without D3, vitamin, or an all in one is dependant on the formulation.
Repcal calcium w/D3 is so strong that its use is usually 2 times per month , where as a...
Chris, I totally agree with your comments and I often wonder, what it would take to elevate other chameleon species in the eye of the hobbyist? I personally started with Fischers and they still remain my favourite. Its hard to understand why there is less appeal for these chams.
I imported...
Veileds produce more eggs per clutch than panthers. ( 40 - 50 vs. 20 -30)
Panthers have higher mortality than Veileds.( up to 50% vs 10%)
Veileds are saleable much earlier than Panthers. ( 8 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Veileds are underpriced.
Conclusion: Panthers cost more to produce than Veileds...
Veileds produce more eggs per clutch than panthers. ( 40 - 50 vs. 20 -30)
Panthers have higher mortality than Veileds.( up to 50% vs 10%)
Veileds are saleable much earlier than Panthers. ( 8 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Veileds are underpriced.
Conclusion: Panthers cost more to produce than Veileds.
"you cant charge labour unless you are doing it for a living"
And that is exactly why you can't sustain it. You have now chosen NOT to donate the labour and free cost of space to those that you would sell $90.00 Panthers to. That makes you and me exactly the same. I WON'T donate the labour...