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Why can you never summarize? :) Either way how is this relevant to the conversation? Since you didn't say I will guess it has to do with a preference for chameleons to naturally seek variety in their food. I have observed this in Senegal chameleons as well. Does it extend to larger chameleons...

If I am being picked on I have to respond and I will only respond to that particular part, the rest is either too silly or would entail me rewording what I have already said. I eat chicken, turkey, and eggs. They are good for me. I still love birds.

If by you you mean me I happen to love birds, I don't advocate any type of cruelty and it frankly turns my stomach when someone feeds exotic prey just because they think it is neat. With that said there are most definitely gaps in our understanding and captive husbandry of Chameleons especially...

Here just 2 related threads, there are many more, but ultimately the discussions go very much like this one... https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/button-quail-as-veiled-food-source.11689/ https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/graphic-warning-his-first-house-gecko.104458/page-3

Everything Extensionofgreen said directly after this post applies and I agree. Also please don't take a healthy curiosity and an acknowledgment that we really don't know as an invitation for everyone to run out and get mice and birds. I remember feeding full grown captive Jackson females...

I haven't seen a stomach content analysis on any statistically relevant number of Mellers, Ousties, Parsons or any other even moderately large species from the wild, have you? Has anyone here? Has anyone anywhere? I suspect the answer is no but I could be wrong. If we wanted to know someone...

I would fully expect that in the wild chameleons are going to eat anything that moves and will fit in their mouth. I would also fully expect that small birds, lizards, frogs, rodents, etc... make up a portion of the wild diet in any bigger species. I am of the opinion that the more different...

We see differences in all sorts of captive bred animals vs wild and if we're seeing it is F1 - F2 there is no way it can be genetic diversity, you are right. I have often thought much of this is due to lack of natural sunlight and poor diet like you said. I always have 3 - 6 feeder species and...

If you treat it with a product like Repti-Safe to de-chlorinate it should be fine. Be aware it can and will stain your enclosure and plants especially if your tap water has a high TDS level.

If you're just keeping them for 1 chameleon I would imagine you won't need more than 3 - 6 at a time? They are good supplemental feeders but I wouldn't use a primary source of food and a small one will be full grown in few weeks depending on what size they are when you get them. Either way I...

They are hot, dry out an enclosure quickly, and are used mostly for tortoises and other animals that like it hot and dry. That said if I recall correctly there are those who swear by them and I am sure used correctly could make a great basking light because they can get UVB as well. I'm far from...

Just to be a bit different I have an Exo Terra compact hood that allows for 3 CFLs to be screwed in. I alternate between 2 plant lights and 1 UVB to 2 UVBs and 1 plant. I think this is sufficient and will get the job done; however a good linear T5 HO dual tube set up would be much better and I...

Banded crickets are a good recommendation. In addition to the benefits already given they tend to bite less which is a huge benefit if you free feed. The downside is that don't get quite as big as other cricket species but the size difference is minor. Ultimately any reputable cricket breeder...

Thank you Jann, and Klowrey! Trace and Chace, I am all for a Chamaeleo appreciation group and will definitely contribute my observations. I think 2 of the group are males but I'm not going harass them to pose for a booty shot quite yet. For me I couldn't tell my last Senegal was a male until...

I think Senegals are some of the most interesting, friendly, and fun chameleons in the world. They don't have bling but they have personality, style, and grace and there is place for that in the reptile world! Thank you for well wishes, I'll need all the luck and good karma I can get here...

I fully agree with this; barring an immediate or obvious infection / excessive parasite load automatic treating for unknown parasites is a bad idea. That is one of the reasons I selected the seller I did is that he doesn't just shove panacur down every animal and call them good. Once they...

Thank you! They are "Imports" which I take to mean wild caught. I don't think any exporters are actually farming them in Africa but I could be wrong. Regardless I will treat them as wild caught and when they get settled a bit more have them tested / treated for internals. Being young...

I've been wanting to start a Senegal Chameleon breeding group for many years now but one thing or another has always slowed me down. So when I saw an ad from a reputable reptile seller advertising juveniles available I finally couldn't resist. I really just want to start with a 1:2 group but...