dustings

[chamlove]

I have a 9 month old female ambilobe panther chameleon, a one year old male carpet chameleon, and a 3 month old male veiled chameleon. what would you suggest for a schedule for the dustings?

 

[kinyonga]

I would dust with a phosphorous-free calcium powder at most feedings, a vitamin powder with a beta carotene source of vitamin A twice a month and a phos.-free calcium/D3 powder twice a month lightly.

There are some interesting articles here about nutrients...
http://web.archive.org/web/20060502...als.com/vet/index.php?show=8.Gout.Basics.html
http://chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=102

 

[chamlove]

Is there a difference in the dustings needed for the different species of chameleons?

 

[kinyonga]

Yes there is...for instance, so-called montane chameleons are more sensitive to supplements.

 

[chamlove]

what are the best brands of supplements to use?