You should: I struggle to find quality cham vids on the youtubes. I am also in the aquarium scene, and there are videos galore of the underwater freshwater tank science; but the chameleon experts don't boast on the tubes, and instead post albums on the forums. No?
Probably no is not necesarrio. Unless you have a drafty area, or a window open. I keep my room at 60 and under during the winter times in northern Minnesota, so my theoretiqual cham stays in the living area where temp bounces between 60-75 F.
Wet paper towels? Why wet? I feel as though dry paper towels are easier to clean up then wet ones. I don't think there is any reason to have soaking paper towels on the floor of your cage.
As for the rest of the setup (I wish I had pictures) I always buy a large potted plant (usualy...
Went to my local museum (Milwaukee Public Museum) the other day. While looking through their collection of preserved reptile and amphibian specimens I found this guy on the bottom shelf. I assume it is formaldehyde that they have in the jar for preservation. All the color was completely gone...
You wouldn't happen to know their weights by any chance wouldya?
I have no idea if my female has reached her full size, or close to it, since I have never seen an adult Lateralis in person. Size comparisons are tricky to comprehend through pictures. My little lady comes in at around 2.5"...
If they are as friendly as you claim, and have "impeccable service" they should give you an exchange. All you can do is ask. Hope everything works out for you.