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    Effective ways to keep a tank floor poop-free?

    I haven’t been very active as I’ve been pretty busy with school. I’ve been researching to get a new reptile for a while to replace my late chameleon, Edgar. I was just wondering if you guys have any tips for keeping the bottom of a tank totally poop free? I always just put newspaper at the...
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    propagating moss (safely)

    I know i've been inactive for a super long time, with my school starting in the Fall and all. I was just wondering if it would safe to propagate moss from my backyard/nearby forest trail, and how I would do it. I know lots of people are super versed into bioactive things and plants and stuff, so...
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    Final choice (I think)

    After going back and forth about deciding what species and what cage and whatnot to get for a potential chameleon I’ve decided to put a stop to it. I’ve been stressing out about it far too much about it. I’ve just decided to stop researching and not get a chameleon at all. I probably won’t be...
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    Beautiful hibiscus!

    Kind of off topic but I went outside this morning and noticed my hibiscus had finally flowered. It’s so pretty!
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    are painted lady caterpillars/butterflies safe?

    There's lots of butterfly growing kits and lots of them use painted lady butterflies. Are the caterpillars or butterflies safe for chameleon consumption? I found a kit for super cheap online, and want to see if I can get anything out of it.
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    Info on dragonstrand, diy cages, etc

    My dad refuses to believe that Dragon strand or any other company is better than reptibreeze. Could anyone provide some information or articles on either of these companies. I've finally decided to get a veiled (preferably male) and my rusty old reptibreeze definitely won't cut it. I would...
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    Japanese beetles

    As spring is nearing my mom's roses are blooming and attracting pests like the Japanese beetle. Are they okay to feed to a chameleon? I want to get rid of them without using pesticides.
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    How to position lights over bin.

    Slightly off topic but, I would like to know how to position lights over a plastic lay bin and not melt the plastic. Just for future reference if I wind up with another gravid female.
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    neurological issues?

    recently me and my mom went to go get some dog food at a local petsmart. I happened to look at the little area near the reptile equipment where the live reptiles are being held. generally this store takes okay care of it's animals, but this time a saw a little baby veiled chameleon for sale...
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    Questions about panther locales

    So sadly my female died around 3 months ago due to my less than ideal husbandry when my dad bought her for my 13th birthday. I I have learned alot since joining the forums, and now have the appropriate setup for a chameleon and am thinking about purchasing another one when I am ready and my...
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    Edible egg

    In a past thread someone joked about making a chameleon egg omelet. In all seriousness though can you eat them?
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    reptilarium any good?

    I clicked on one of the site sponsor advertisements (gulfcoast silkworms) and it seem they have this weird reptilrium or whatever it's called. I can't tell if its screen or glass. But besides that, does anyone know if they're any good? They're pretty cheap so I can imagine the quality can only...
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    How to breed locusts?

    Though I do not own a chameleon anymore I would love to know how to breed locusts. I'm an avid bug collector/breeder and I would love to have a locust colony! Sorry this is kind of off topic.
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    chameleon dehydration

    So recently my chameleon died while trying to lay her eggs and I now suspect dehydration for the reason she died. She was always very finicky with her water she would never drink from the drip system I setup nor the water droplets on her plants from the handheld and automatic mister. She only...
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    DIY hatching eggs?

    I was scrolling through ebay the other day when I noticed that you can buy live panther chameleon eggs. Does anyone know if these are a scam or unethical in any way? I have been looking for panther chameleons.
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    Diy watering system?

    even Though my cham sadly died recently, I would like to know if there is any possible ways to have a diy watering/misting system. For a while I had one of those cheap amazon humidifiers and that worked well with hand spraying water three times a day. I would like to know if there are any other...
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    Light hood?

    I ordered the arcadia D3 6% t5 bulb and when it arrived it was broken :( that's not the real issue though I didn't realize it needed a hood thing. What hoods and stuff would be compatible? I was using compact uvb bulb until I was informed they do not provide adequate uvb lighting. Someone...
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    She passed last night

    My beloved female veiled Edgar passed last night. Right after she had digging a hole for her eggs (she was gravid) she just died. I tried to give her food and water. She never layed the eggs just dug the hole and died. I personally feel horrible as it may have been my many mistakes in the past...
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    I'm very worried...

    When I purchased my Veiled Chameleon (around one year ago) she was healthy, but I have noticed a large patch of stuck shed on her back and in between her eyes. It has been like this for months and I've tried bringing up the humidity, a warm shower, gently dipping her in a tub of water, and using...
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