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It will probably provide some benefits but by itself isn't enough. I am not sure how well the crickets will transfer vitamin A in particular but if that is your specific concern use a multivitamin dust that has vitamin A once or twice a month.

If you are in the habit of purchasing a months worth of crickets and just want to keep them alive the orange cubes will do the trick. But I would still use a quality gut load (Repashy, cricket crack, etc...) A few days before feeding along with fresh fruits and veggies. In my experience it is...

I have a 7' tall project I scrapped halfway through when it occurred to me the bottom would get no light and it would be very difficult to properly thermoregulate with the plan I had. I would think horizontally large is ultimately better for both environmental control and probably for the chams...

@ Mike, that is an awesome enclosure, the guy who did that is certainly quite talented! Now I'm inspired. Re using wood: One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the importance of using a marine grade plywood with silicone sealing all the joints. I have seen multiple enclosures last at least 5...

The best advice I could give would be to read up on naturalistic terrarium / vivariums. There are literally thousands of tutorials online. For chameleon specific changes I recommend some sort of drainage (equivalent to the little hole on the bottom of a normal houseplant pot) because it takes a...

This sounds like a fun project! I by no means have comprehensive advice but I'll cherry pick a few things I feel competent to answer. First with glues and finishes: The rule I follow is that if it dries completely or is marked as food safe it is probably OK. Where possible I would use a real...

I have two chameleons I am keeping as follows: They live together in a good sized glass tank. I have a lovely planted bottom with natural substrate. For hydration I use a waterfall and a small pool. Lighting is a CFL uvb bulb, a incandescent full spectrum for day heat and a red heat...

That looks like the standard PetCo set up to me. I think their set ups are the best of the chain stores and better than many local ma and pa stores. I would take a minute to write a complaint on their web site feedback complaining about the poo and the extension on the dropped that makes it...

I really like this enclosure. It looks like a nice piece of furniture that will really show off and make a great home for your cham. Enclosures that are functional and aesthetically pleasing are few and far between. You now have one, be proud of it!

Pygmies aren't very profitable due to small clutches, short lire expectancy, and low prices so not a lot of people put a lot of effort into breeding. That said there will be more available throughout the year. Most of the importers get them off and on. LLL often has them as well as FLChams and...

This is in no way scientific and based solely from observations of what others are doing but I think this is a genus specific question as to whether or not it is even worth trying. Excuse my spelling of genus names. Chamaeleo, seem to be very territorial, don't bother. Furcifur, seems...

Mudskippers and some amphibians (some newts or chorus frogs or the like) would be okay as long as you weren't trying to breed them. Nothing else springs to mind but there probably are others. And I'm sure you're right, with no immediate escape a cham would eventually drown in time. I've not...

Chameleons float; have you ever seen one get all angry and puff up? That's air, air floats. I would be more concerned that the level of humidity along with any bacterial load in the water could cause some sort of RI, not to mention the lack of climbing area. I do wonder how a cham would...

I read all the threads I can find on this forum and others regarding impaction because natural vivariums are my main interest. Yes, impaction seems to be an issue with a lot of substrate, sphagnum moss, rocks, wood chips, etc, but coconut choir is one I've never heard of being a real impaction...

While in this instance the advice is good about substrate I haven't ever heard of ground coconut choir causing impaction in an otherwise healthy, hydrated chameleon (or any animal). If I'm wrong I'm open to any legitimate proof it is a real impaction risk. In my opinion the primary downside...

It looks like there is a "Dark form" of hornworms. Pretty cool, I didn't know that before! http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/08/02/tomato-hornworm-dark-form/

In addition to the great and accurate responses from Carlton, Fluxlizars, and Jeremy I think it is worth mentioning there is an active group in society who legitimately feel that keeping any animal captive is inappropriate. Much of this stems from anthropomorphizing to an inappropriate level and...

Summarizes my feelings exactly. I should make it clear I would never use this product. For animals that a fountain is appropriate for ie frogs, turtles, etc I make my own with real rock and it frankly makes me nuts people insist on this sort of thing for chams. If you want a waterfall get a...

It looks like our friends at Exo Terra have designed a waterfall specifically for Herps that don't recognize standing water. If I'm correct we will begin to see this product sold with many chams so it wouldn't hurt to take a look at it and decide if it solves the "Dirty Dangerous Waterfall"...

That sounds more like a jackpot than a nightmare. I've seen what hisserd are selling for...