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Without getting too technical or with the use of scientific languages here, colorations depend solely on a variant of circumstances, moods, temperature, and even health. There are two basically related factors that change colorations, 1) Internal factors and 2) External factors. Most of these...

This sounds like a nematode or filarial worm as Jerm said earlier - these are basicially tape worms. These are easily removed by a veterinarian by cutting a very small hole and pulling it out. Have a vet take a look and he can take care of it in a nanosecond. Check the rest of the body as...

Hi CFree, I just answered your question on your other post about cage sizing. For young chameleons in a smaller cage, I wouldn't use any basking light hotter than around 50w and a Reptisun UVB Bulb 5.0. Make sure the vines and/or branches are not too close to your basking light as this can...

Congrats on getting your first panther chameleon :) . As far as your question about caging, for a young chameleon 3-5/6 months of age, you need a smaller cage so they can get to their feeders. I'd recommend purchasing a small cage for his first months so he doesn't get "lost" in the cage. You...

LOL. It is the old addage of how we place comma's and how it changes sentence structure. For example: 1) I handle him roughly two or three times a week... 2) I handle him roughly, two or three times a week... Play on sentences can be amusing. See the difference? Changes the whole...

These are very good ideas. I like them. Keep the thoughts coming...

Beautiful veiled! And welcome to the forums :).

Very nice job :) . I am glad you didn't throw them away, and tried my suggestion above. You may have saved some babies! Eggs have a way to take in the moisture they need if it is provided to them and will even fully recover to nice beautiful eggs if they haven't been too dry for too long...

www.reptilefood.com sells crickets 1000 for $10.00, 500 for $8.00. I think you can buy 250 crickets as well for even a lower price. If you buy them smaller, you can keep them for quite a while before they die. I buy my crickets at the 7/8" size (pre-wing) and they live quite a while given the...

You need more moisture in your substrate. Be careful to not spray water on the eggs themselves or they will drown. Put more water around the eggs, rather than on top of them. Don't throw out the dented eggs as they can replenish themselves with moisture if it's not too late. Vermiculite...

LLLReptile also has decent cages and the small ones even have the bottom doors that open for easy cleaning if you have baby or small chameleons. I also have had trouble with Reptile Depot in purchasing caging. LLLReptile has always sent me cages very promptly.

I am very sorry for your loss. It is always difficult when we lose a pet. If you can, take a fresh fecal from your female to the vet to be analyzed for disease/parasites. Usually, having just a lab test done is inexpensive without having to make a veterinarian appointment. Call your vet and...

A photo would be very useful here. Another thought I have is are you sure he wasn't stretching prior to shedding? Chameleons will gap open their mouths and swell themselves up prior to shedding to help losen their skin and will wiggle back and forth at times. Does your chameleon show signs of...

We could call that "The Lemming Effect." :D

You are welcome Jake. Anytime we lose a chameleon is a sadness. Just give me a call when you are ready and I'd be happy to provide you with a beautiful new panther! Tomorrow is always another day, with new adventures, new life, and new beginnings :) .

Great suggestions above, which is why I asked if he climbed the side of the cage. Follow the advice given... If he is sleeping on the side of the cage too, that could also mean he has no place he feels safe and comfortable (i.e. foliage) to sleep during the night. If he is hanging on the side...

Does he climb the sides of the cages on the screens? Are his claws intact?

Hi Karina! Welcome to the forums. Beautiful veiled you have there. You've come to the right place to ask questions, give advice, and/or just learn new things :) . Nice to have you!

Schefflera and pothos for me. The schefflera holds water nicely in the leaves which I like as it gives the chameleons time to wander around and drink from the leaves. Ficus trees can cause eye problems, so be careful when you trim. I guess that goes for any plant you are trimming... Sap...

Jake, I am so sorry! Anytime one loses a pet or one of our chameleons, it is a very upsetting and sad experience. They best way to determine her death is to take her to the vet for a necropsy to be done. Many veterinarians appreciate this and do not charge because there is still so much...