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  1. PTCham

    Feeder Equivalency

    Does anyone have a pretty good idea of how different feeders satisfy a chameleon's appetite? I know that a superworm contains more fat than a cricket and a hornworm would contain more calcium and moisture than the both of them, but what is a good way of knowing how many feeders to give out in a...
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    Mouth Rot?

    Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon Veiled chameleon, male, 4-6 months of age, has been in my care for 1 Month Handling Only hand feeding, doesn't darken if I bring my hand near but he will shy away Feeding At least 10 3/4 crickets a day. Often with a hornworm or super worm Supplements Calc every...
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    Diet Help

    I have a 4 month old Veiled Chameleon. I have been feeding him superworms, hornworms, crickets, and he can't seem to resist schefflera leaves. What would a good diet plan be? I was thinking -On cricket days (4 days a week) (12-15 crik) -On worm days (2 days a week) (2 superworms 1 hornworm)...
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    Chameleon not spending much time under UVB

    I wanted to know if it matters whether my cham is spending time beneath my fluorescent uvb or if the uvb spreads. I have a 75 watt basking lamp in the back and the fluorescent UVB is pretty much in the middle, but he seems to spend most his time closer to the back.
  5. PTCham

    Worm size

    I know the general rule of thumb for feeders (such as dubia roaches and crickets) is that the feeder should not be longer than the width of the lizards head. What is the rule for hornworms and superworms? Hornworms are very squishy, but do get pretty big. Superworms do have a rough shell, but I...
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    Wild Caught Jackson's Chameleons (Can they be trusted?)

    Hello, I am preparing to purchase my first chameleon. I have an opportunity to buy from Amped Up Reptiles. He informed me that his Jackson's come from his friend who uses free roaming chameleons as a biological pest control in Louisiana. Whenever there are too many chameleons on his plantation...
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    How often do you rotate your feeder variety?

    Hello, I'm new here. I have everything set up for bringing home a Jackson's Chameleon except for the food. I see a lot of people suggest no less than 6 different types of feeders. My question is, should those 6 different feeders be offered weekly or would it be ok to use Crickets, Superworms...
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