can Asaigo have the once over?

[maddashash]

Now I'm by no means an expert but IMO at that size she zcould be around 4-5 month.

If you can wiegh her to monitor her gain then you might get a better idea of when to cut down like if she's maintaining weight or putting it on.

Gradual weight gain is ok to a point but you need to look out for regular gains as this is a good indicator that she has become gravid with an infertile clutch. However, if you impliment these changes her clutch can be small and subtle so the trick is to always be prepared and have a laying bin available to her at all times.

Gravid means she has eggs right? She already has a layingbin at all times, thanks for the information.

The age is probally correct. I know the pet store i got her from had her for at least a month before i bought her and she was very small at the time.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Yes. Should I be giving more? I had thought aboutbuying that organic super gutload that is in the classifieds to put in the bin as well. Any thoughts on that? 2

I would add some nuts and seeds occassionally, also some brewers yeast, and either (or both) kelp powder or spirulina. More info/options: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html
Alfalfa is also a good addition. often times people have a "wet" and a "dry" gutload, and the seeds, alfalfa etc are usually in the dry.

Ive not used that gutload (make my own) but the ingredient list doesnt sound bad. Dino Fuel and cricket crack are options you might also consider, as they seem well liked on this forum. Also Repashy Bug Burger is worth a look.

If you are bored this blog entry is a list of links to gutloading info / resources:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/57-gutloading-links.html

 

[maddashash]

I have read several of the blogs, i understand now what you guys were saying. For some reason I couldnt grasp what yall were telling me lol. I found your recipe for dry gut load, and think i may go and buy that organic gut load.

 

[AngieL]

I have read several of the blogs, i understand now what you guys were saying. For some reason I couldnt grasp what yall were telling me lol. I found your recipe for dry gut load, and think i may go and buy that organic gut load.

I can recommend sandras gutload recipe! My bf made some from her blog, the bugs are healthy and love to eat it

 

[maddashash]

Not that theres anything wrong with it. Im going to look for that stuff but im pretty sure we dont have anywhere that sells it here. Sorry i dont want anyone to think i didnt like her recipe.

 

[maddashash]

I FOUND EVERYTHING FROM THE RECIPE!!!!!! :-D well exept for the maple leaves. My bugs are munching happily©!!

 

[sandrachameleon]

I FOUND EVERYTHING FROM THE RECIPE!!!!!! :-D well exept for the maple leaves. My bugs are munching happily©!!

hope it works well for you
Certainly no need to follow it to the letter (I dont - I change it up a bit every time I make some) and remember that you want to use veg and fruit as well