Recent content by MNChams

I have a PVC bottom on my cages and set them on top of some blocks on the table. I drilled some holes in the center of the PVC. My plants sit in the center and weight it down slightly. This makes the water drain out. I put some cheap $3 trays under the cage to catch the water. I mist on a...

I don't have the experience as some of the other members on here but in my humble opinion, 15 minutes may be too long for misting with the cooler temps in your room. I have my chams in the basement with tile floors and cooler temps and I found that they get too cold and stressed with long...

I started a new colony recently and they are breeding like crazy yet my temps are low. Try not to mess with them too much, only open the container to add food and water crystals. Don't disturb them too often. Darkness is key. Add some roach chow or cricket chow and leave the food/water...

I have two female Roborovski hamsters. Yes, you can have a pair...Robo's are social community hamsters so they actually prefer not to live alone. BUT, they should be a pair of females and NOT males. Males are aggressive toward each other. It's best if you buy two female siblings, they will...

I was just trying to search for the subject of biting when I found this thread...I must have missed it yesterday when posted. I have a 4 month old panther male who won't let me anywhere near him. He hisses, puffs up, bites at me, etc. I know all the approach techniques and handling videos but...

I found the Schefflera Arboricola to be the hardiest of plants that are safe and well suited for chams. Very easy to keep. I've got them in my cages and my little guys love them. Lots of strong stems and branches for them to climb and the leaves do well for holding water for them to drink.

It should have no trouble handling another nozzle. I have a ProMist and it can take up to 15 off the same line. Nice looking Cham...I just got a 4 month old Sambava male from Chameleons Northwest, the last clutch from "Torch" before he passed away. Hoping he will be as cool as his sire!

Yep, plastic bottom. The plant weighs it down in the middle so that keeps the water centered and will work well with drilling some holes for drainage. I just have to prop it up off the table with some blocks so I can get a bin under it. I suppose that some crickets/flies/roaches will slip out...

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to increase the misting timer right now. It's a smaller cage so it sure gets wet in there with only one minute but I'll bump it up and see how it goes.

I can back the heat off to 85. I've had mixed advice on the basking temp, seems not everyone agrees on that but I agree with you to error on the side of caution due to his size. What typically happens internally when they eat feeders that are too large? I would imagine this occurs in the wild.

This is the story of my little 3 month old Nosy Be male and his recovery from what I feared was a road to possible death. Today, I was elated to see that he appears to be back to normal. I wanted to tell the story because I think it's interesting and I'm also curious to know what your opinions...

So I'm curious...what does cham tongue feel like??!! Sticky I would presume... :p

Can I let a 3 month old baby go hungry for several days? As a baby, I'm concerned when he goes even 1-2 days without eating. I know adults can go much longer with no harm but babies need good daily feedings from what I understand. A new problem has developed since I started this thread, he...

I was looking at hornworms, might try those but they are a little pricey from my local vendor. What about phoenix worms? I heard they are very healthy, high protien / calcium and low fat. I ordered 150 small ones that will be here soon. Anyone got an opinion on phoenix worms? Maybe that...

I started a colony of dubia last week. I shopped all over for the best deal. Jason at TheRoachGuy.com offered me a deal that no one else could touch. 365 roaches incl 10 adult pairs for mating, plus 10 pounds of chow and 1 pound of crystals for a total of $65 shipped. As a matter of fact, I...