I breed and raise Luna moths to help the dying population. Occasionally, I take outside species and cross breed to keep the moths immune and strong. One of my pupae had disgusting maggot-like worms devouring it from the inside. As disgusting as they were, they were large and juicy, so they...
Hi guys! Sorry for not helping out for a long time. I was preoccupied with education for the past 3 months.My veiled chameleon is a very healthy and nurtured. However, I saw a dark blue blot on a part of his skin that's usually turquoise. I am slightly worried because I don't know what it is. It...
My chameleon is shedding his skin in parts. He was done with his body a day ago and is now starting on his tail. Is this normal, or should he be shedding all at once? Am I lacking something in his diet?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Male Veiled Chameleon, 8 months old
Handling - Once...
Recently, I have tried to give my chameleon a workout. Compared to when I got him, and for his age (6 months) he seems to be very healthy and active. My form of workout consists of letting him chase his prey actively ( no worms, all flying feeders ), running from predators ( camera lens, he runs...
Many people criticize mealworms. Mealworms are the ideal food source for many herps.
Their chitinous shell is a great provider of structural protein. In general, all a mealworm is composed of is water and protein, which makes a mealworm poor in nutrition. Therefore, nutrition must be added...
Can anyone post a picture of a full grown veiled chameleon next to an easily recognizable object other than your hand? I want to see how big they look when full grown. How big should veiled chameleons be at about 6 months?
I finally had baby crickets hatch. They are now about twice the size of an egg. Does anyone have any tips on how to raise them and how to produce a continuous cricket food source? I don't want to keep paying for my crix. Also, does anyone know why crickets tend to die out in massive numbers...
How big does a veiled chameleon's shed skin have to be? I am concerned that my chameleon isn't getting enough of a supplement, because his skin comes off in patches no larger than the size of a penny. He is 5 months old. Any suggestions? :)
How do you bring out color in a veiled chameleon? What nutrition/supplement should you feed him to bring out his color? I want my cham to look amazing. How colorful should my 4 month cham look? Sorry for all these questions, but I can see my chameleon develop faint color here and there, and I...
I want to start a thread to discuss the ficus controversy. Many things about Ficus plants should be considered for the chameleons safety. Recently, I found that Ficus sap increases metabolism, which also leads to salivation. As known, ficus sap also irritates, and possibly blinds, chameleons...
My cham Crix is doing great. He's puffing up when he want's to be alone. He eats like a pig, and his coloration changes gracefully. Yesterday, I noticed that his casque was bent. It's the slightest bend I have ever seen, but it's still existent. Is this due to dehydration, and will his casque...
I am really worried about my cricket eggs. I have 100+ eggs in a small cup made from the bottom of a gatorade bottle. It is filled with moist soil and the crix layed the eggs as deep as they could go. Recently, I saw mold (white threads, web like) cover the topsoil of my container. Are my eggs...
Just a quick question... what are all of your schedules for supplements. I am going with the current plan, but i'm not sure if it's the best:
Calcium without D3 or Phosphate: Every Day
Calcium with D3: Once a Week- Friday
Herptivite: Once a Week- Friday
After looking to this section many times, I feel pity for every chameleon that has passed. If only life was easy. A week ago, I lost a friend who was close to me in a car crash. I just want to make a promise to every living thing I own and know that I will give them the best of everything...