Yes ficus grow very large, I have a 6 foot tall one on my front porch. I also love them for their natural quality of attracting humming birds to make nests on it. I have had many Humming bird eggs hatch on mine, One time ones with red necks hatched on it and we called them "Tiny Texans". XD
I love dogs an all but this one needs a cage. Whenever I take my pets out of their habitat the dog goes in the cage but I lure her in there with treats and make it a positive experience. If it is a positive experience for the dog to go in the cage and it saves the chameleon its a win-win situation.
A good variety changer is Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and each female has 20-60 little ones each month. If you want starters I will have more available in 1-3 weeks.
Most of my products are Zilla. I use Zilla lamps all the time and have never had a problem. They are not deadly. I would switch back to your Zilla and return new one if possible. Zilla heating pad are what I use for my heat-requiring business colonies.
Yes stay away from Monsoon misters. My friend's broke within a half hour. Personally I manually mist with a spray bottle but not everyone has as much time as a Stay-at-home-Mom. (Lol, Gutpack? Try Gutload. XD)
Well there is a nest in my roof and the mother has just been frequently pushing her eggs out of the nest and pooping on my husbands car. I wanted to let nature take its course but my husband took it down and there is 2 eggs in it. when I took out the eggs to heat them because that mom aint...