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    Questions about sample diet for a chameleon

    Hey everybody, I have had a Fischer Chameleon for about 2 weeks now. He is about 8 months and still growing. We've been feeding him crickets and wax worms up until this point. I would say like 70% crickets, 30% wax worms. What would be a good sample diet for my chameleon? What type of insects do...
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    Shedding

    My chameleon who is about 8 months old just started shedding recently. I've had him for about 2 weeks, and this is the first time I've seen him do this. Is shedding particularly uncomfortable for a chameleon? Is there anything I can do to help with his shedding?
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    Traps for catching butterflies or moths

    Does anyone have any experience trying to catch butterflies or moths with traps? If anyone has links to how to make a butterfly or moth trap, or has any tips on how to catch either of these guys let me know. Thanks.
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    Wild caught flies: Safe for chameleons to eat?

    I have a fischer chameleon, and I was considering trying to catch flies. Do chameleons like houseflies? Would it be safe for him to eat since sometimes flies eat garbage? He's been eating mostly crickets and wax worms, so I figured a flying insect would be a nice change of pace. Tell me what you...
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    Is a UVB light bulb sufficient?

    I have a Standard Fischer Chameleon who is still a juvenile. I currently have a UVB light for him, but I was wondering if a full spectrum lightbulb is necessary, or if he can make do without one? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
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    Quick darting head motion, what does it mean?

    I bought a Standard Fischer Chameleon with my girlfriend, and we've had him for about 1 week now. Today he was on my girlfriend's hand, and he was moving his head quickly in a downward motion in rapid succession. He did this about 10 to 15 times. It looked kind of odd and it was the first time...
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