http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ9IcV0IOSA is the video you made. Based on your info and the movie I see you have a mister. As was stated you really have to use that spray bottle. I live in a cold area as well i find a hot mist humidifier in the room does wonders for me and the chams. It...
Between bruce willis and assorted johns and john willis' I can see no cham cage video. It would be best if you just uplinked a photo of the setup or a link to the video itself.
I don't want to be a frightener but skip the peroxide get to a doctor and tell them what happened. It could be MRSA (an antibiotic resistant form of staph) which is nothing to mess around with. I'm not a doctor but I have bachelors degrees in both biology and marine biology. Just my...
Solid bed times. Happens with my babys Guen and Bagheera, they have their spots and go there. It is very cute the basking lights get turned off first and we give them a few minutes to adjust before turning off the second set of lights. Between the basking light turning off and the next they...
Skip the glove, as was said you want them to get used to your bare hand. I put my hand about a body length (of the cham of course) away from it while holding the back leg of the cricket between thumb and forefinger. First time I was waiting for about 6 minutes but it felt like 40 because...
It often takes a little while to get a cham to hand feed don't be discouraged. Continue to build trust with him. It can take a while in the beginning. Be prepared to hold the cricket (or worm etc) in firing range....I tend to hold it lower, it makes them more comfortable... Hold a cricket by...
Congratulations indeed! It is probably one of the greatest experiences (aside from seeing them eat for the first time) that you can have. It makes you a true part of the feeding, as well as showing the bond and trust you have built with your cham!
Best ambient temps range from 75-85, with basking temps 85-90
nightime should be ambient 65-75...these are ideal temps. Cages often have hot spots and cool spots, and the cham will usually seek out within the most desirable to there liking.
Every chameleon is beautiful in its own way, and none can be referred to as junk. The chameleon no matter what type, is a unbelievable and majestic creature. Sure some may have the ability to display flashy colors, or grow larger then others...but all are unique and special in there own way...
They certainly recognize you, and just like a kiddo, if you shave your beard or all of a sudden grow your beard out your appearance changes and likewise it makes them unsure of who they are looking at. My daughter always double takes me when i shave my beard off, but of course, my daughter...
It could be anything from some left over shed to possible dust or other obstructions. Try misting heavily on the eye that is closed. If the eye doesn't open fairly soon you will want to consult a reptile friendly vet. Any stress being cause by the eye could effect your chams health as you have...
You could always visit the hardware store and buy some aluminum screening. Its fairly inexpensive for a large roll and you can easily staple it in place and cut the excess away with a utility knife. It works well for our custom cages and keeps them pesky crickets in.