Recent content by cotley

I'm thinking scientific research type - counting, collecting, data gathering conservation etc Altho teaching is my real skill I'd be on holiday from teaching and so some wildlife conservation would be better!

I wondered if many of you have experience travelling or better still, woring in Madagascar, on a chameleon-orientated trip? As a teacher I have the advantage of long summer breaks, and would love to be able to get involved with something worthwhile, while learning more about Chams in their...

ta Interesting video, downloaded the full version from that link. Although damn that guy's voice is annoying!! And I've never heard 'slough' pronounced 'sluff' - is that the American pronounciation or did the narrator just get it wrong?

Thanks for all your help everyone - sadly Achilles didn't make it after suddenly declining. I'm pretty gutted, never lost a reptile from illness in over 12 years keeping them. Still, I think I did all I could - I'd feel a hell of a lot worse if I hadn't take him to a specialist vet etc.

Ccf OK - he's solely feeding on the critical care formula, I'm still figuring out amounts, wondered if anyone could help me here - I have heard that if he is given too much then of course that's dangerous too: If label says 1 scoop (5ml) of CCF needs 4 scoops water (per 1KG of animal)...

critical care formula Arg - I'm confused by the critical care formula instructions, my head hurts from the huge drive to vets and general worry, can anyone help?! In addition to the daily 0.05ml Baytril I'm giving him, his only food will be from Critical Care Formula. Label says "use one...

so... Just picked Achilles up from the vets. Looks a bit perkier, good strength on front legs, bit wobbly at the back - I'm guessing I should lower all his lights so he climbs less high in case of a fall? I'll put a towel around base of plant too I think. SHOCKING vet bill - all-in total...

Fairly new to these forums, and had a bit hunt about, but apologies if this has been done to death already. I mainly base my veiled's diet around locusts - reasonably affordable here in UK, and said to have some of the best nutrional value - my cham turns his nose at crickets if locusts are...

good news Seems like he's actually recovering well from the septicaemia - the vet rang to say he's feeding again and antibiotics have now been given - I'm picking him up tomorrow but will have to medicate him myself... I'm guessing it'll be syringing something into his open mouth? Sounds...

update Took him to a knowledgable vet. Turns out he's acquired a rather nasty infection in his epiglottis - could be septaecimia... prognosis not good. They're keeping him in for a few days to give him liquids and wait for the antibiotics to kick in (they take 3 days) At least good to...

Male Yemen, around 3 or 4 years old. Setup is all fine, never had a problem (good range of temp from 20s to nearly 40), daily misting, non-toxic plants, good range of branches and hiding areas Has been feeding well, usually around 3-4 fairly large locusts daily (although I never see it...