Search results

I think your "he" is a "she". It's hard to tell but a males casque would be starting to put on some height by now. Can you get a better pic of the backs of its rear feet? There should be a noticeable spur if it's male. Hard to tell in this one...

That's a good humidity range for a veiled. It's impossible to tell how old he is because chams grow at different rates due to genetics/husbandry, but we could give you an estimate if you post a picture.

I've never used those waterfalls only because of the constant need for cleaning them. My chams get about 90% of their water from misting and 10% from their dripper. Having said that I'd hang it more toward the top of the cage where the Cham spends most of his/her time, but don't neglect...

Go back to that damn pet store and let them have a piece of your mind!!!! It drives me crazy that they give out ALL the wrong information and don't deal with the consequences. Honestly if it was a chain store (petco, petsmart) I'd send letters to their corporate office and complain to the BBB...

Poor thing. Did the vet do an X-ray to determine if she does have eggs? Judging by the picture it doesnt appear to me that she is carrying. Also ditch the dog food idea and mush up some insects (gross I know) She isn't terribly skinny so I'd focus on hydration and calcium at the moment. In my...

The first article lists the oxalate level of various foods in there natural form, not boiled. According to this kale is extremely low in Oxalates, compared to most foods.

For those of us who are really into their gutload recipes, I was always under the impression that kale was only to be used sparingly for gutloading because of apparently high oxalate content (Oxalates bind to calcium and make it difficult to absorb) I live in Canada and find it difficult to find...

I've never had to supplement any other calcium than what I put on the feeders, but out of my 9 chams, and their countless offspring, I've NEVER had a shy eater. They usually slow down a bit as they age but every one of them takes food when it is offered. I personally wouldn't put any...

You're absolutely right. It is extremely rewarding to know that the reptiles we keep are healthy and happy. But for every one person like you who does their research it seems there are four who just impulse buy at a pet store and don't ask questions here until it's too late. Not saying this is...

I'm assuming you I'm assuming you had prior experience with reptiles. This makes the transition to a chameleon, which are considered one of the more complex reptiles to keep, a little easier. The OP asked a question that experienced Cham and reptile keepers would know. Therefore I can only...

So kale has a 2.4:1 Ca/K ratio and only .02% oxalic acid? I was always under the impression kale was only to be fed once in a while because of the high oxalic acid which inhibits the absorption of calcium. I'm going to do some more research because according to this site, kale should be a super...

Turn on your furnace. Set thermostat to 72 degrees lol. I'm in Alberta and winter is one big arctic blast. Its -14 Fahrenheit here right now. has never really had an effect on them (but I do constantly worry about my furnace going out) I also have a humidifier in the furnace, and raise...

Absolutely not. It will put a huge amount of stress on them both. 5 months is not very long to have a chameleon. I'd make sure the first makes it to two yrs before getting another. EDIT: they shouldn't even be able to see each other or any other animals you may have from their cages.

As long as they are getting the same amount of misting throughout the day it shouldn't be a problem. I'm not sure how the seasons affect daylight in Illinois, but in Alberta, Canada the seasons change so much it wouldn't even be worth taking the time to set this up. I did rig up a small...

I use a 25w halogen on a dimmer. They are a bit more expensive but they are more reliable, use less energy, and last FAR longer than regular house bulbs. I change mine out when I change my UVB every six months.

I've always use a mister and a dripper. I've only seen my chams drink about three times, usually after a female lays, but it gives me peace of mind to know they have options for hydration.

I can't stand the conditions I see in most pet stores. In my opinion they should only be able to sell supplies and refer people to reputable breeders for their animals. Anyway it was good of you to help this little one. First thing we need to address is the blindness. There are varying...

I'll third that. She's definitely gravid and looks ready to lay. I'd just put her into a large laying bin with a foot or so of wet play sand. Put some branches and greenery in for cover and hopefully she hasn't been holding them too long. She looks more round than most of my females when they...

It's mildly toxic so I would avoid using it.

I'd say she has eggs and is close to laying them for sure. Has she been pacing around the cage or digging at plants/floor? As soon as my females begin to do that I move them into a large garbage can with a foot of wet sand (not soaking but able to hold a tunnel). You can put a webcam or old...