I have a window open all day, every day lol. When I'm at home, in computer room, seem to always be looking through new posts & old posts while doing something else.
I think I spend less time NOT here - usually sleeping or actually out of the house! lol.
When I cup feed I hold the cup to each cham instead of leaving in cage to avoid the misting problems. Either way works, just depends on your preference.
Some people use these bulbs, but the best seems to be the Zoomed 5.0. As for supplementation, your cham needs more than what you currently have listed as we discussed in PM.
Here is some good information regarding supplementing...
Keeping silkies clean is key as well, but you do have to watch too much handling of them too. Ensure you handle with clean hands. I clean mine daily. They are placed on egg crate, which I just turn over to dump out their mess, which reduces my touching them.
The dosage for liquid calcium I was given for the male I'm working with now with severe MBD was 0.1ml for his weight of 9.8g - since getting the calcium, his weight is up to 12.9g so they have advised I can go one line over 0.1 on the syringe. When I asked the drug store, in this guys case, the...
I have my pygmy in a glass tank, with screen sides and top. What I did was tape a piece of paper on the outside screen (on sides only). This hasn't caused humidity issues for me but does keep them fruit flies in :)
As mentioned already remove compact bulb this will cause issues with eyes quickly - check out link already provided.
You should reduce the handling - chams really don't appreciate it at the best of times.
You need to add in Calcium without D3 Great information here...
What are you gutloading crickets/worms with? You should offer more variety such as silkworms, hornworms, butterworms & wax as treats. Mealworms are not worth feeding.
What type of UVB bulb do you have on his cage? When was this purchased?
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/...
What has the breeder recommended as to their current schedule?
These are a few good threads to view regarding nutrition/supplementing:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/supplements.html
This one goes into great deal regarding supplements...
Generally, bearded dragons or leopard geckos are fairly good starter reptiles for kids, with proper guidance of course :) Age of child also plays a determining part as well.
I just received my bulbs. :) My first order with them.
I ordered on Jun 3 - shipped Jun 4 and I was told 2 weeks to get through customs, etc & to me...It's only the 9th today!! Also, for those wondering (haven't ordered from LLLReptile) there were no additional custom/brokerage fees/duty or...