Recent content by Swayne8998

There have been some nasty stories about cricket quencher. I remember hearing one about a cricket that had a dried up crystal in his mouth, and when the Cham ate it, the crystal expanded (because they expand with water) and killed the Cham. I don't know if this is true, but I've never used this...

Ficus, schefflera, and pothos are all plants I would use and recommend. Over time they will grow to really fill up your cage. You can use 65k lights to help them grow, and use a fast draining soil mixture comprised mostly of sand or a mix of small rocks and top soil to get that water out...

I would be very interested in seeing this video. I understand your pain! Haha. It can be very difficult to keep up with it all, but in my opinion it's all worth it to keep the insects healthy, which in turn keeps the cham healthy. :)

Rollie Pollies in CO :)

Haha, we have all been suckered by the Pet Smart folks before. They are a good chain store for dogs, cats, you know, "regular" pets. Haha :D Unfortunately, their reptile care is far less than spectacular, and the products they will sell you are pretty cheap and overpriced, just stuff they want...

I'm not sure about slugs, but you can feed your chams snails for sure. Unfortunately, you will probably need to acquire them wild caught and then breed them for several generations to rid them of the parasites, which could take a couple years.

Not really. Not any I can think of at least. Some insects (such as mantids) are carnivorous and territorial, and will eat other insects. As long as the crickets are provided with a good food supply, they will not eat each other. The same is for dubias. Through raising them, I never had an issue...

What pet store told you this information? If Petsmart/Petco, definitely don't buy from them. I would second-guess the credibility of this store... Moss is a pain to deal with and moisten regularly, and yes, your cham can ingest it and die. Also, the cave thing is definitely unnecessary. The...

Haha! The only reason I would do that is right before they are being fed and because they could seriously harm a cham. In this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1yIXXes5wI the owner does not take off the pincers and that is the only thing I would be worried of as a result (not to take away...

You will probably be able to pick some up from a flower shop or some place that has issues with them as pests, they would be happy to give them to you. I believe sandrachameleon may have a blog on breeding them (she has a blog on just about everything). From what I understand... You should...

Wow, beautiful boy. Can't wait to see when his colors are all fully developed :D Who was he sired by?

Yes, that should work fine if the water is escaping easily out the bottom and you have something to catch it. Probably the most reputable misting systems are the MistKing systems, they are great and pretty affordable. Starting kits usually run around $100.

Where in CO? Glad to see a fellow cham'er coming up here :D As Carlton said, when chameleons are shipped, they undergo various altitude changes and it will not really make a huge impact. Just be aware of the very low humidity and that you will probably have to mist a lot more. I personally...

Feeding wild insects can be a great idea if done with precaution and correct judgement. You definitely do not want to feed any insects that have been in an area sprayed with pesticides, have bright colors, have stingers/release toxins, etc. Grasshoppers are great if you find the right ones...

Looks like a senegal to me. I have no experience with any three of those chams though, so I may be wrong. Edit: What I meant was that I have never housed any of those chameleons before, but I have seen what they look like.