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  1. amfire125

    First time hand feeding!

    @April McGregor Congrats!! What a cutie :D
  2. amfire125

    Setting up enclosure framework

    @RyanBRZ Well, people do a lot of different things. I personally bought a Dragon Strand enclosure because it comes with "Dragon Ledges" where you can secure things to instead of the screen, but I still secure some things to the screen too. You're right to feel sketchy about securing things to...
  3. amfire125

    Prepping to get my first chameleon

    @RyanBRZ a 100w bulb sounds like an awful lot... definitely use your thermometer to check basking temperatures. For my enclosure a 75w bulb provides the proper basking temp and my cham still "gapes" sometimes and scares me. I remember trying out a 100w bulb once and it was WAY too hot and I took...
  4. amfire125

    My Sweet Girl Fiona Passed Away This Morning 9/30/18

    So sorry for your loss @jannb ! Sending my love and thoughts your way!
  5. amfire125

    Setting up enclosure framework

    Very valid concern about the sliding, but these might be your solution. You would just have to wrap them around enough, and buy enough of them to complete your entire structure setup that you're trying to build.
  6. amfire125

    Setting up enclosure framework

    @RyanBRZ When I bought them at Lowe's or Home Depot (I don't remember which) they all came in one length, but different diameter thicknesses. They're not super "sticky" to other surfaces, but they stick to themselves really well when you wrap it around to secure something. This is really because...
  7. amfire125

    Manual Misting or Misting System?

    @ChamQuestions definitely go with the Mistking. It is a total game changer and even though it's a little expensive, it is an investment in your time, peace of mind, and it will last YEARS. a Mistking alone will also suffice all of your veiled cham needs, USUALLY. For my own peace of mind I also...
  8. amfire125

    Lighting Advice: Switching to T8 bulbs

    I went ahead and upgraded to Arcadia brand's 24'' double linear fixture. It's a little pricey but WELL worth it and my cham is SO happy. It comes with a 6% high output (HO) UVB bulb and a 6.5 daylight bulb. My cham and my plants are doing amazing. The fixture is also super high quality! I got it...
  9. amfire125

    Setting up enclosure framework

    I've used wax covered wire (can find at craft stores) to secure joints together. I also use "gear ties" A LOT, but they get a little pricey. You can get them at hardware stores at a few different sizes. I love them. Here's an amazon link...
  10. amfire125

    Poor little guy, Way better off!

    Oh man! I just wrote 2 blog posts on a cage upgrade and transfer this evening. They're kinda long and might have way more than what you're looking for, but feel free to check them out if you think they'll help, or at the very least be a little amusing. I used absolutely everything I could to...
  11. Cage Upgrade - Story Time Part 2

    Cage Upgrade - Story Time Part 2

    I'm just picking up from part 1. No need to re-introduce everything. For funsies skip to the story above the last picture in this post! Branches - I got a bundle of sticks/branches from the woods and spent a whole afternoon cleaning them up. I like to take a sharp utility knife and whittle off...
  12. Cage Upgrade - Story Time Part 1

    Cage Upgrade - Story Time Part 1

    The past few months I've been focusing my love for Pepe towards his cage upgrade (and a few other small details), and I think today I finally reached a point of completion. I'll definitely give the details (and pics) needed for anyone who might be going through the same stages in chameleon care...
  13. amfire125

    Is this normal?

    As much as I love a good roast. I really do need to go work on my enclosure upgrade today... so with all seriousness @jorgegonzl, if you would like any real advice or help I've already done hundreds of hours of research from the enthusiasts and experts on here and other sites and resources. Just...
  14. amfire125

    Is this normal?

    @JoshD49 There's just no use anymore. @jorgegonzl
  15. amfire125

    Meet my new chameleon!

    Congrats!! It was super hard for me to get pictures the first few weeks of my cham, but keep trying because they grow up so quick! (obviously with avoiding as much stress to the little one as possible, haha). Your enclosure looks great!! :)
  16. amfire125

    Is this normal?

    The bottom line(s) has/have been repeated multiple times... chameleons aren't just pets; this is a hobby. They are considered ADVANCED for the detail and attention needed for their care. Unfortunately mister OP but your cham came to you with MBD, or just has developed it, and you need to up your...
  17. amfire125

    Opinion on Dragon Strand Enclosures.

    You can check their build schedule too. They build the different enclosure styles in seasons and have them in stock in the seasons. Mine came super fast because it was in season. Worth looking into for planning :)
  18. amfire125

    Opinion on Dragon Strand Enclosures.

    No problem! And if you're not strapped for money, I encourage buying extra dragon ledges because they're so incredible too! They're really what make this cage the shizzz. I did not, and I'm calling it a rookie mistake lol. I would buy more but I'm kind of in a rush to get my new enclosure ready...
  19. amfire125

    Opinion on Dragon Strand Enclosures.

    I recently went with the advice of many on this site and purchased a Dragon Strand and LOVE it. Unfortunately it came beat up by the shipping people. I took pictures of the box, bent frame pieces that I thought would be compromised, and Bill Strand immediately (and I mean IMMEDIATELY) shipped me...
  20. amfire125

    Storm Preparations... What You Need to do for Your Pets...

    I'm just looking for advice on this, but wouldn't it be bad to keep a chameleon in the dark for several days? This would at least make me nervous beyond belief. I imagine it would confuse the heck out of the chameleon too.
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