Search results

was the problem with the spectrum or the bulb? I'm using a 15w CF bulb on my guys cage just for extra daylight and I'm scared it could be causing issues because of these stories

thanks Lily that's great to hear! I really didn't want to deal with more health issues right now. It's shower time for Kepler when I get home!

it was both. he seems normal today, but I'm still a bit concerned since he's never done this before.

I just noticed tonight that his eyes are very bulgy during sleep. He's been fine the past couple of days so I'm kind of worried since I've never seen this before with him. Also searching the forums doesn't turn up much on night bulges =( These are the best pics I could get given the...

It's been ~16 days since my last update. In that time I've upgraded Kepler's cage and improved my gutloading. ::gutloading:: My gutloading used to consist of cricket crack coupled with the occasional carrot/orange. Now I've setup an extra bin - one to hold the soon to be eaten crickets, and...

I unfortunately do not have an accurate scale at my disposal; is it ok to use a syringe + measuring spoons (converted accordingly)? I know the measurements won't be exact but they should be close to accurate yes? Also once the solution is mixed is it safe to take 1mL=1gram? How does one do...

I spent a good deal of time talking to Ed from Kammerflage at the Vegas reptile show about Kepler's issues. He immediately said it sounded like a calcium deficiency, so I ordered some repashy rescuecal which just arrived. The directions say to use as directed by a vet...but seeing as my vet...

I'll be asking him once he gets back to me on the blood work. He's waiting on the lab to ensure that the low potassium isn't a systematic problem with the sample. ahh interesting. That picture certainly looks much more evenly exposed than mine. I wonder if that's because bearded dragons are...

To be fair these are pictures of the x-rays taken with my cell phone - so the exposures may not be accurately representing the brightness/contrast of the bones. From the side views his feet seem to be just as bright as his ribs - so it may the photograph causing this. He is a herp vet, and he...

UPDATE: Heard back from the vet today on the blood work. He said that his calcium-phosphorous levels were great, but the potassium was a bit low. He wasn't sure if that was due to the sample sitting, or some lab systematics so he's going to call me back next week to let me know if it's...

here are pictures of his x-rays, curious as to what you guys think: and apparently he was pretty pissed off in this one! Turns out my vet specializes in orthopedics so I trust him when he says he sees no abnormalities.

UPDATE: My vet just called, he said the x-ray looked fine. He found no abnormalities such as low bone density, fractures, etc etc. We hope to have the blood work results by tomorrow.

Yessir, he was purchased 5/15/11. Chad from Tiki said he was about 1-1.5 months of age at that time. Here's a pic of him the first night we got him: and here he is a week or two ago which probably gives a better perspective in regards to the size of my hand: The vet is going to give me a...

He's only ~6 months old and has been growing quite quickly as of late; would he be able to develop 'normal' bones even while suffering from some sort of calcium deficiency/imbalance? I understand this logic if he was older and full grown...but something isn't adding up here =/ also how old was...

Thanks guys. It looks like I need to make another vet appointment and request blood work and an x-ray to confirm =/ When the vet 'felt' him up he made him walk all over the place and it didn't happen, so he didn't see cause for any further workups. Hopefully I can get an appointment for next...

Thanks for the replies kinyonga and all, I do appreciate it. Could you describe the behavior of these chameleons with calcium imbalances in more in detail? The reason I ask is because Kepler grabs his legs while climbing/walking, and does not let go - so it's like he can't feel that he has his...

The vet didn't think it was necessary - he didn't see anything wrong =/ He pretty much said he could just be retarded. Also how would I increase the plain calcium intake if I'm only using one supplement? Just dust heavier? I give the crickets some carrot shavings and oranges every once in a...

My initial set of supplements consisted of: Repti-Cal Calcium w/o D3 @ every feeding Repti-Cal Calcium w/ D3 twice a month Repti-Cal multivitamin twice a month Mineral-All-O (w/o D3) twice a month Many on here said that panther's could possibly have issues converting beta-carotene (in...

UPDATE: I changed to only using Repashy Calcium Plus on 9/8/11. I got my hands on some Repashy Vitamin A Plus on 9/15/11 and have been using it on one feeder per week. So he's been on Rep Calc+ for ~4 weeks, and has had direct vitamin A supplement twice (three times tomorrow), and we...

I was getting some crickets to feed my cham and noticed a long tail protruding from the egg-crate, this little guy popped out of it! Looks like some sort of gecko, anyone have ideas on what kind? And should I let it go or let it live with the crickets for a bit? =p