Ah - I always wondered if there was a distinction between width and length when it came to feeders. So would it be acceptable to feed, say, a superworm that was longer than that space, but not as wide?
Chameleon Info:
• Your Chameleon – Veiled, Male, approximately 4 months old. I have had him for a little over a week.
• Handling – He was only handled once when transferring him to his new cage initially. Not since.
• Feeding – So far only crickets (10-12 per day, each morning), superworms...
Oh, thanks! And also, Google is my friend. I didn't realize it was a brand name. Is this it?:
"Phifer "Pet Screen" meets the needs of pet owners by resisting tears and punctures caused by dogs and cats. Made of strong vinyl-coated polyester, "Pet Screen" is seven times stronger than...
Ha - mine did the exact same thing, and for the same reason. Once I got a good amount of horizontal pathways up, he began using those. I also think it takes them a little time to get familiar with the various ways to get around in their new home.
He's such a cutie. I would echo the comments above. Take a look at the caresheets and if you have any additional questions please post.
Some basic questions:
Basking temperature?
Ambient temperature?
What are you using for UVB light?
When do you mist (and for how long)?
Humidity...
If I were you I would give him a week or two to simply adjust to the new surroundings and limit any handling of him during that time. You want to minimize stress during this period. As far as a shower goes, you basically put the cham on a plant in the shower, and point the shower head towards...
Hi everyone,
What is the current thinking related to wellness checkups. For a new chameleon, captive-breed, sourced from a reputable breeder, is a "wellness" visit within the first weeks of ownership recommended? I know the primary purpose would be to test for worms, I'm just not sure of the...
This will be more relevant for when they hatch, but definitely check out:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
It's the new care center on the forum. There is a LOT of good info there that can help answer many basic husbandry questions for when your little guys and girls emerge.