Recent content by Frank Castle

I am wondering if there is any "Public" way to notify the Fish and Game. Like a forum wide mass email. Public agencies love getting pelted with emails of complaints LOL. If we all took the time to write an email, siting the hydration types and care of Chams, maybe they would look at it...

I love veildes, to me they have huge personalitys for their size. I think it is comical the "Attitudes" my veild gets. If you are looking for a cuddly animal dont get a Cham, let alone a Veiled. Frank

Welcome, It looks like you have some healty looking and beautiful chams. Enjoy your stay. Frank

I beleive all reptiles have the potential at anytime of carrying salmonilla. The best thing to do is wash your hands before and after handling. Frank

Kiddie pool in the back yard. Frank

I would only recomend 1 month old Chams to Experienced keepers. The husbandry needs to be spot on for success. They over heat easy, get cold easy, Everything is magnified with a cham that young. Recomended is about 3 months old. They are still pretty small, but are usually established. I am...

Genetic Defect or Genetic Mutation? Maybe this is a part of the Cham Evolution. There are other WC species showing up with this same traight. Maybe they are evolving? Maybe we are witnessing the first stages of an evolutionary change? With the Habitats shrinking, and their limited locations...

Just leave them alone. In my experiences, they get extra grumpy when they shed. A few Extra Prolonged mistings will help things along. Frank

DNA screening would be interesting to see the Genetic Diffrences in the diffrent locals. Another source of Information this could bring to the hobby is verification. You could verify true bloodlines for locals, and even note if it is a hybrid that is being passed off. Like you said a lot of...

A little off the topic, Dont mean to Hi-jake the thread, but Jam do you have a story of "Hermie" anywhere. Are you keeping a journal of all his endevours. I (as well as others I think) would love to read them. Thanks again. Frank

The amount you are currently holding you cham is the amount I hold mine. I take him out maybe once a week for visual inspection and cage maintanence. Other than that he is his happy self in the cage. Frank

The gaps are an easy fix. If you take som 1x1/2 square molding you glue/nail it to the inside of the door frame so that 1/2 inch of the 1 inch sticks out. The door will then hit this when it is closed. If there is still a gap you can then apply door/window insulation to this (The rubber...

That reminds me of a saying my grandfather told me once when I asked him if one of his animals would bite. He said "Does it have a mouth?" me "Yes" Grandfather "Then it can bite" If and when is the question. Frank

With Veileds they are generally aggresive eaters. I was able to hand feed mine from day one. I hand feed about 2 times a week just to keep the Personal Relations up. Like said above If you have something in your hands that moves a lot they will usually go for it. The other advice I would...

1) If you have the time and money to Continue Hospitalization. You can do it. You may have to deal with a sub healthy cham for the rest of its life with frequent hospital visits. 2) Boarding. Are you sure these guys can care for a sick Cham. Most places have a hard time caring for a...