The difference between the two is that we do not replicate natural diets in captivity, and so it is best to supplement.
We eat when we want to, what we want to, and most of the time in excess of what we need. So supplements in our diets is basically useless. Only time its actually needed is...
I'd do some research on thamnobates.
Big Apple Herp has carpets for sale now, a little on the pricey side. I'd personally wait for forum member Dooley1 as he has CB often.
Thank you Jann, I always enjoy reading all the new stuff... especially all the articles that Lynda posts!
I do like Nosy Bes, but I like some color variation to them.. Ahhh, so many amazing chameleons.
You can feed bugs from outside so long as they are not toxic (locusts are) and that they are not from areas where pesticides are sprayed. I used to feed my chams WC katydids from here in Florida. You can also get some species of moths, flies, grasshoppers, etc.. Just always make sure you know...
Of course, no problem. Panthers and Veileds are easily sexed from the time they are out of they egg, obviously veileds being the easiest.
You clearly have a boy in your hands, hopefully he'll keep that pattern!
So after a couple months looking at what species of chameleons are out there these days, I have decided to just get back to where I left off: panther locales other than Ambilobes (not my cup of tea).
Before I sold all my guys, I used to breed Ambanjas as they are one of my favorite locale...
The reproduction article is super interesting. The development of mammalian-like reproduction in ovoviviparous chameleons is something i definitely did not expect.
Depends on what point of the egg development she is at. If you can see the egg bumps on her, she is probably too far along.
Using chickens as an analogous species, fertilization occurs in the first part of egg development. Sperm fertilize the egg (actual egg, not the casing we know as eggs)...
You can try filling this out.. Maybe there is something obvious we can point out.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham...
You can look up the Area/County Vet thread on the health section. I know Dr. Alfonso is in Orlando and he is the best I know of, and relatively close to you.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/area-area-country-vet-list-32880/
http://arav.org/
Dr. Jessica Robertson
Robertson Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
http://robertsonvet.com/
Know the main technician there, and have take a couple of my reptiles there. Dr. Robertson is a UF graduate, very knowledgeable and has access to the UF Vet School right down the street for consultation.
Im at like 150 credits lol maybe a little more, still undergrad.
There is a little hoe at RR, but its so hot that its not doing so well.. Impossible to keep the ambient temperature in there under 85.
I have been looking at the imports by ChameleonsArt, good? Bad? Opinions
Starting my 6th year this fall.
Nah, never go there. Too many friends of mine have gotten really shitty animals there, so I dont want to risk it. Besides, the manager at Rowdy is a friend of mine lol
Hey man! Im also at UF, studying Bio Engineering and pre-vet. I hang out at Rowdy Reptile shop a lot, been there?
Hi Carol! Yes, its me! Thanks for the welcome, good to be back.
Thank you Jann!
Thanks for the welcome, Jann! At least I get to see updates on your lovely guys and gals on facebook.
I forget who it was that had F2 and F3 carpets for sale some time ago, one of our senior members. Any idea?
I have considered keeping quads.. Thats a good suggestion, thanks!