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90 degrees in the basking temp is plenty warm for most veileds, and some people keep them even cooler. Adults can handle temperature drops into the low 50s (and even lower if they have a proper basking area during the day.) Your lowest temp is fine and is actually good for him. Your basking spot...

There was one that isn't really insurance, but covers 1/4 (1/2?) of every bill. Let me to see if I can find it. Also, make sure your vet accepts the insurance you are looking into. None of the vets near me that take exotics accepted VPI so I was out of luck :/ Edit: here is my thread and it's...

I've had to use 90 watt bulbs to get the temp to about 90 in the winter before (in a 60 degree room) but I've never had to use anything above that. 100-110 is really too warm for any pet species I can think of. Even 95 can be too hot for veileds if it's not set up properly (gradients and what not.)

Can you post pics? Some of his whole body, and possibly some of his mouth/tongue if you can might help us. It could be related to nutritional deficiencies. It's also possible that he got lazy with his tongue and now it just won't go as far. It might be from his age, but I don't think that is...

Well, covering the cage to give her privacy helps. DO NOT let her see you once she has started digging. It could cause her to abandon the hole. She needs plenty of privacy and quiet time right now. Mist and keep the lights on like normal, but don't bother her.

Depending on the species, they will usually develop colors as they age. For most, they have their final colors by the time they are an adult (the age they become an adult varies by species.)

It looks like he just drank more water to me. I wouldn't worry. Mine have one like that every now and then.

The majority of chameleons will not drink from standing water unless they are forced to, and you cannot train them to do it. A misting system is going to be your best bet, though you can make a very large dripper using some airline valves (they sell them for fish stuff.)

Basking temps can be pretty hot as long as there is a gradient for him to choose from. Use several different branches at varying distances from the light and he will not let himself burn. They will only burn themselves if they are forced to use one or two spots that are inadequate (too hot.) The...

What brand was it?

Honestly, I believe that if you do not agree with what the pet store is doing then you should not buy anything from the store at all. They make the majority of their money from dry goods, so even buying supplies for other pets is supporting them. Nearly everything can be purchased online anyways.

I wouldn't bother cup feeding a baby so young. It might discourage eating, which you don't want to do at all! Babies that young should basically eat as much as they want. It is also unlikely that it will hand or tong feed, though it is possible. It would be quite counter productive to try and...

Well, once females reach a certain age or sexual maturity, it's best to limit their food to try and prevent egg laying as it will shorten their lives. Can you post a picture of her? Usually, around 6-8 months old their food is recommended to be limited to 5-7 crickets or the equivalent every...

She is a very pretty girl! I agree, I would set up a laying bin for her if you don't have one yet. Especially now that she has her mature yellow spots. Also, I don't know if you dust her food that heavily with calcium all the time, but it's usually best to only dust them so they are just one...

Mine have never seemed to have any problems using the same free ranges. I've only really ever seen panthers lick branches and then some don't even do it.

Wow they are all beautiful! I'm so mad. I had a perfect picture on my phone of one of my Sambavas when he was literally only red with black bars and the white/blue lateral stripe. But my phone was stolen so I can't post it :( It was the only time I had seen him do it too.

Looks okay to me, but the pic is blurry. I don't think it's very easy to make a 7 month old fat unless it's one of the monster-already-adult-sized ones. He is still growing after all.

What brand is that? Can you post a pic? I have no idea about these sorts of bulbs and what not.

The air line is the tubing.

I personally believe that since we cannot perfectly recreate wild conditions, it is necessary to supplement at least a little (how often/much/what really depends on your husbandry and circumstances.) Supplements are used to round out a diet and help ensure that there is (hopefully) nothing...