FAQ Compilation II

[Syn]

Thank you for the link, Panda.

Thanks for all the questions, everyone. Now perhaps time to find links!

 

[Elizadolots]

Questions that require good links to information:

Can I handle my chameleon? (How often, long, etc.)

Here's a thread which, unfortunately, does have a bit of grumpiness in it, but, for the most part is excellent advice (including ideas for making it easier to handle them) from some of the more experienced keepers: https://www.chameleonforums.com/taming-my-chameleon-37290/

Here's a pretty good discussion that's not quite as comprehensive, but also lacks any grumpiness: https://www.chameleonforums.com/handling-chameleon-36461/

You might want to include Brad's thread with videos on the right way to handle a chameleon: https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-handle-chameleon-18438/

 

[Syn]

Thanks, Eliza. Once my internet is running well again I will add that on there.

 

[Elizadolots]

You're most welcome. This is a great project. I'm trying to find good links on "my cham is not eating".

 

[Elizadolots]

On the “not eating thing”

This thread is pretty good, mostly for convincing us that not eating for 3 or 4 days isn’t the end of the world: https://www.chameleonforums.com/need-help-veiled-not-eating-33491/

I'm still looking. It's hard because most of those threads derail into other issues.

 

[Elizadolots]

I don't think anyone mentioned this as a topic (maybe I missed it in your blog, I haven't had time to read it all) but I think: "BUT THE PET STORE SAID".....why the pet store was wrong. Would be a good topic.

 

[Syn]

To be honest, that would be such a wide topic to cover. Perhaps that could be a separate blog on it's own?

Thank you.

 

[Elizadolots]

Possibly..I was mostly "bumping" while appearing to post intelligently....

However, you never know...I'll check around. Maybe there's a thread with a really good explanation.

 

[Syn]

Oh alright, I see.

I've been looking around as well. Unfortunately the search doesn't allow you to search for common words or words 3 letters or shorter.

 

[Elizadolots]

I know...it's very frustrating...I confess, I got the "not eating" thread in my search for "how often to handle"....but I pride myself on being able to master searches...so, I will work on it!

**edited to add**

Here...check this out, it's not perfect, but it suggests there's something out there..I found it while looking for threads on "water gel"....

https://www.chameleonforums.com/frustrated-constant-false-information-37220/

 

[sandrachameleon]

There is a link somewhere around here showing picture documentation of proper urates. I think Dave Weldon posted it.

Here are two of them...

https://www.chameleonforums.com/chamelons-poo-18984/#post160163
https://www.chameleonforums.com/i-have-poop-questions-lol-29928/

Your chameleons waste material should have a moist (not runny) brownish fecal, plus a white urate (a tiny bit of orange or yellow on the end of the white part is okay, a lot of yellow or organe signals dehydration and/or over supplementation). A diet high in juciy prey (hornworms and silkworms for example) can cause a runny poop. Medications can change the look and feel of fecal materials.

 

[Syn]

Here are two of them...

https://www.chameleonforums.com/chamelons-poo-18984/#post160163
https://www.chameleonforums.com/i-have-poop-questions-lol-29928/

Your chameleons waste material should have a moist (not runny) brownish fecal, plus a white urate (a tiny bit of orange or yellow on the end of the white part is okay, a lot of yellow or organe signals dehydration and/or over supplementation). A diet high in juciy prey (hornworms and silkworms for example) can cause a runny poop. Medications can change the look and feel of fecal materials.

Thank you, I will add that when I get home, great post.

 

[sandrachameleon]

You're welcome.
Might want to add that a runny or smelly poop may indicate a parasite issue. And that fecal tests annually are recommended.

 

[Syn]

Adding it right now, thank you again.

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wat. Looks like I may have to make a part II. :-(

Edit2: I think what I may end doing is making parts for each FAQ, Health, Husbandry, etc.. and have one blog to link to each and list the questions for each but not answers.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Edit2: I think what I may end doing is making parts for each FAQ, Health, Husbandry, etc.. and have one blog to link to each and list the questions for each but not answers.

LOL that's exactly what started my blog being what it is.
enjoy!

 

[Syn]

Oh ha! You are doing well as is. I won't take your spot. ;-)

Perhaps I will keep my FAQ as just a FAQ and remove things that aren't necessary.. Now just to figure out what is the skeleton and not remove what is necessary.

 

[Elizadolots]

So, are you still looking for ideas and links?

 

[Syn]

Yes, but there should be a simple version for the site as well (I'd like to work on both).

 

[Elizadolots]

I agree...I'll help you as much as I can.

 

[Julirs]

Hey Syn-how about this one...https://www.chameleonforums.com/importance-temperature-21299/?