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A couple of months ago, I had to take Ollivander to the vet for an infection on his lip. After using the antiseptic wash and the silver sulfazadine cream for 2-3 weeks, it cleared up (actually cleared up within the first week, but per vet orders I continued to treat until he cleared it). Last...

Usually I stick with good ol' white vinegar and hot water to clean and disinfect my cage and equipment. It's cheap, safe, and effective, especially when it comes to mold potential. A little while ago, though, I started using that all natural brand Melaleuca for around my house. I guess this...

Hey everyone, yesterday I was chilling watching Olivander.... He was in a strange mood haha super active but not happy with me, just twirling around this vine and glaring at me where normally he would just stay still or move slowly while glaring. He wouldn't even take the hornworms I offered...

The plants in my nice big enclosure have been struggling. Over the past few months, the crotons and the creeping ficus have been dropping leaves despite looking completely healthy. Being in a montane enclosure, they get plenty of water/humidity, and I use an arcadia UVB light (it's pretty...

It's been a really hot, dry summer here so we haven't had as much outside time as we would like. Today is perfectly cool, though! It was a little rough getting him out... Took at least 10 minutes and two silk worms, but I got him. Olivander was a little too quick once outside so these aren't the...

My doctor's office was literally throwing away this plant... Well, plant set I guess. It seems as if there are four different things in this pot. I don't know what any of them are, but they looked interesting. Then I was thinking they would look nice in my enclosure if they are safe. Anyone know...

I have quite a few live plants in my enclosure, and just recently most of them started dropping a lot of leaves. Three crotons (two separate species) and my creeping ficus are the main ones afflicted. The pathos, fern, and one other type of croton seem ok. The room is air conditioned to keep...

I opened up my hornworm cup to put some lunch in for Olivander, and I found that one hornworm was black. I assumed it was dead, but it is very much alive. I have never seen one like this! Kinda strange..... Is it safe to feed the others to my cham?

Everything I read says nighttime Temps can be as low as a certain degree. This may be a stupid question, but does it HAVE to get lower at night or is it OK if the temps stay the same moderate temperature for the species all throughout the day/night?

Because I can't help myself! He is 4.5 months old and weighed in at 17 grams today, officially doubling the 8.5 g weight when I got him on May 4. He now sometimes eats out of my hand and doesn't mind me handling him sometimes (certain days he is not keen on coming out so I leave him be). Not a...

So I asked my dad to build a cage for me and he did a wonderful job.... A little off-plan and bigger than expected, but it rocks! This thing is 4 feet high and about 2x2.5 feet inside. The top is removable like a lid, the cage is removable from the stand, and the stand is a cupboard to house the...

Things I need to remember: Olivander is only 3.5 months old, and that I've only had him for about 2 weeks. This is my mantra lately because I just want him to like me!!! Hahaha I want him to take tasty treats from my hand - or at least some tweezers. I want him to be ok with coming to me so I...

After waiting (somewhat) patiently for the little guy to grow, I finally have my little T.Q. Gracilior! He flew in and I drove to pick him up Wednesday. That was the best of the only two days I had available this month to pick him up, and it happened to be my birthday, so happy birthday to me...

I've been giving my crickets Cricket Crack Montane to get them ready for my gracilior - the crickets absolutely love it! My question is, is that formula completely comprehensive as a gutload for the gracilior or will I need to make another Gutload to mix it up and fill out the nutrient panel...

I'm going to start a Dubia roach colony to sustain one chameleon - male gracilior, will be at least 3-4 months old when I get him in a month or so. So I don't need a ton to start off with, but I want to be sure I will have enough to feed off and continue to grow. I found this site that offers...

I've been prepping to switch gears come May by getting my first montane species - a tq gracilior from @jajeanpierre ! I feel like I'm getting ready to have a baby or something with these few months of prep work haha Putting together a new cage, getting new gear (Arcadia lights and a MistKing...

So I bought this plant to put in a bridal shower prize basket, and I'm really liking the looks of it. Could anyone tell me if it is chameleon-safe? I would like to have one for my enclosure, but I'll settle for a windowsill if it is harmful The tag it came with says it is Croton "petra"

I was just reading this about the speed and mechanism of chameleon tongues. Really neat stuff! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/05/0519_040519_tvchameleons.html

Hey! I will be switching to my first Montane soon. I know people learn from experience so I am wondering is there anything you guys learned with your Montanes? Any tips that I should keep in mind for my future gracilior? Generally what I have learned is lower temps, higher humidity, delicate...

Hey, so I am going to be building a new enclosure soon, cabinet style. Obviously the wood needs treated to handle the constant moisture without rotting or warping. What are some products you use to treat the wood and seal it?