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  1. hinoco1225

    In Defense of PetSmart

    No, this blog was not a response to your statement. It was a response to the tons of threads I've seen that spread wrong information about PetSmart. (I've actually been writing it for a while - it was just coincidental timing that I posted it now, lol.) You didn't offend me at all - you were...
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    In Defense of PetSmart

    Whoa! Controversial, I know. Lol ;) I wanted to post this as a thread, but it was too long, so I posted it as a blog. If you have some time and want to read some truth about PetSmart, check it out: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/hinoco1225/540-defense-petsmart.html For the record...
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    In Defense of PetSmart

    Disclaimer: This blog is extremely long and may be controversial. Read at your own risk (lol). I have a very different take on PetSmart than many other forum members. I actually work at PetSmart in the Pet Care department (don’t flay me – lol). For what it’s worth, I would like to attempt...
  5. hinoco1225

    Panther cham Growth Rate

    Just like people, they grow at different rates. I have a male and female veiled that are both about 6 months old, but my female is more than twice the size of the male. They are both very healthy though. Your cham is a cute little guy :)
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    Worried about bearded dragon

    Update So it turns out, my bearded dragon is infested with parasites. I took him to the vet today and got him dewormed, and I'll take him back in a couple of weeks to do another fecal to see if it's cleared up. The vet was very knowledgeable and helpful, which was nice. She said she thinks he...
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    Worried about bearded dragon

    I really like the idea of using tile or newspaper as substrate and having a separate sandbox as well. I think I will do that. Thanks!
  8. hinoco1225

    Rant on Petsmart and question =D

    He will be just fine with the calcium with D3 for a few days. You're right - it makes no sense that many pet stores sell chameleons, but don't sell calcium without D3 (and a few other supplies they need). I actually brought this up at the pet store where I work when I got hired there a couple...
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    Rant on Petsmart and question =D

    Did you tell her that you were shopping for a chameleon? In her defense, it is true that most reptiles do just fine with (or actually need) calcium with D3; chameleons are very different from most other lizards. It is unfortunate that there are tons of people out there giving poor advice...
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    Just got my first chameleon today!

    Hello Andrew, and welcome to the forums! Congrats on your new little guy - he is very cute. I'm glad you rescued him too - unfortunately it does support Petco's business, but at the same time, how can we let the little ones they have keep suffering? I think the best thing to do when rescuing...
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    His balls are showing?

    I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks for posting pics - He was a gorgeous cham.
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    My new BB Ambilobe fro Chamalot Chams

    He's gorgeous!! Congrats :D Is he a Circle Side baby? I almost purchased one of them, but then I ended up buying from Lance Lindgren instead. But I really like the Circle babies too :)
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    Hello! do you want to be my friend! Lol

    Hahaha, we should start a club!! I drive my girlfriend crazy talking about chams too! She also hates how much time I spend on this site and it's very possible that she might leave me if I get another reptile before we move into a bigger place. I really don't know how I managed to get away with...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    Someone else please jump in if you disagree, but personally, I do not believe a reptile would starve itself to death if it has access to food. It's like a child who only wants ice cream - do you give in because he refuses to eat anything else? You shouldn't. Lizards can be pretty stubborn, but...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    This is totally unrelated, but I've been meaning to tell you, I love your sig. Lol :)
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    Worried about bearded dragon

    I added another bulb to his enclosure today, and he really seemed to perk up after an hour or so. I didn't offer any food because I didn't get the new bulb on until early evening and I don't like to feed any later than mid-afternoon. So maybe the temps were the big problem - we'll see what...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    Just to clarify, I don't claim by any means that superworms or mealworms alone cause impactions. I know that there are numerous other factors, but that still doesn't mean it's a good idea for the OP to feed supers every day even if they are doing everything else perfectly. I am only relaying...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    Yeah, I agree that not all exoskeletons cause impactions, but for whatever reason it seems more likely with supers than crickets, roaches, and locusts in my experience. Maybe a combination of the exoskeleton and the fattiness of supers makes them harder to digest overall? I know that my bearded...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    Personally, I have only bought supers once and I never offered more than two at a time about once a week. But that is airing on the side of caution. I'm sure you'd be fine to give a few more than that, but definitely don't offer them every day. Tip about feeding them: anytime you see a...
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    Super Worms to the rescue!

    Well fed in excess, supers can cause impactions too. I've seen it several times at the pet store where I work. I know they're meatier, but that doesn't cancel out the hard exoskeleton. One of my customers only feeds his beardie supers and doesn't keep him on sand. And he's been impacted...
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