Yeah... Probabaly best just not to ask opinions on handling, if you already have your mind made up. I personally understand that chameleons are not social animals... But do handle my chameleon occasionally! I think it really does vary on the Cham, but generally most keepers will advise against...
I also bought my ambilobe from chamsNW. Also, if you check the classifieds on here, you will see nicks ad. He is local, and sells a variety of feeders. I just got hornworms, butterworms, silk worms, superworms, and pheonix worms....and my cham LOVES them all!!!
it is overpriced. I could see your point if this was the only brick-and-mortar petstore that offered these animals... But it's not. As mentioned, other petstores are selling for half that price.
Nice.... I'm working on that. How long did it take you? I try every once in awhile with mine. But I dont want him to think that everytime I come near his cage I'm going to stick my hand in there... so I'm taking it slow
haha i know.. thats the thing about metaphors... sometimes they dont come out quite right. But I think everyone will understand, I'm not literally comparing sex offenders to chameleon care, Just the unnecessary regulations that could be imposed on the hobby.
So now you want the actions of these people to affect ANYONE interested in buying a chameleon? (note that I also voiced my frustration with this video earlier in the thread) but "background checks" for prospective owners? I know that I'm getting myself in deep here.... but thats like saying that...
so true. And really, the person who sold them the cham, was probably someone from petsmart/petco who probably knew that it wasn't the best home for the cham, but was feeling the pressure to make sales. hard to figure out who to blame really... there is always going to be these unfortunate cases...
My breeder told me 80-85 degrees for the basking spot... you seem pretty close. I think 90 might be a little hot
edit: whoops sorry... missed skullys last comment
Dimensions
I have attached an absolutely horrible draft of the cage and dimensions, but i will try and explain below.
For those who asked... the dimensions: <<<the cage would be 30x30x48 IF It wasn't for the fact that its a corner unit and its missing the front corner>> The two main walls...
Thanks everyone! I'm happy with how it turned out.
@ VO87- HAHA! yeah the caulking is to worst part! I caulked EVERY single seam... plus the floor panel. All that would need to be cut away in order to fit it through a 28'' door.... anyone who is interested in building one like mine should...
PTV- Thanks for the comments. I actually do like the name hippie... he kinda does look like one, lol. but, I had already decided on 'sounder' b/c I'm from seattle, and we have an Major League Soccer team now (seattle sounders) plus I like how is sounds.... oh, and I bought him locally from...
hahahah that is a creative name for the chicken. but chuck liddell SEXY???? haha??? what? I'm a dude, so I cant really say either way.... but I wouldn't describe chuck liddell as sexy( he is bad ass tho) .. hahahah way off topic