lady bugs, stink bugs, assassin bugs, brightly colored bugs (most likely) and monarch butterflies I know for sure are bad.
painted lady butterflies which look like monarchs are safe.
and that's why shes freaking out.
its a new cage. it can take several weeks for her to calm down in it.
I would move her out of your living room and into a less used space- like a dining room, spare bedroom, etc.
Most stores don't sell the calcium without d3, so you have two options.
1- order it online, amazon has it.
2- ive seen petco carry repashy all in one calcium plus, which you can use in place of all three reguired supplements. In the store its a black bottle with a red cap and a picture of...
His casque probably isn't from MBD. His limbs are straight, no bowing or 'extra' joints.
Most likely, that's just how his casque is. Though providing good diet and supplementation can never hurt it!
What is your basking temp?
Hes probably freaked out by the fact that hes too exposed at the top, he needs more foliage up there.
and his tail is fine, that just means hes a healthy male.
You would be too if you were neglected, and then transferred around and shoved in a new home with no idea what was going on.
shes freaked out, its normal, don't handle her, don't spy on her, just feed her and water her, and leave her be,
if you post photos, we can guess age.. and check for...
Youre gona have to make your rents understand that you need variety of bugs to keep your guy healthy and happy. esp if he decides to go on a food strike.
Roaches breed fast, are quiet, don't smell like crickets do, cant climb plastic orglass, and most importantly, cant breed in the house...
Haha.
If youre gonna make a list...
Roaches for breeding your own colony (so much cheaper than buying all the time)
Full size adult cage
Plants
UVB bulbs (those things cost)
Dowel rods
string
Thumbtacks (for the dowel rods)
mist king (This is required for...
they don't all like to hide.
I don't recall what brand I use, just know its digital.
frankly, I use all fake plants, I cant keep live ones..... well alive. ;)