Is this safe?

[Mjw2121]

Not sure what’s going on here. I know occasionally I catch him eating substrate, is this something to be worried about?

 

[caoilinnf13]

You should use a substrate that isn't loose, like a newspaper. They also might have something missing from their diet. But you should get new substrate asap because it can cause really bad problems

 

[PabloTheCham]

You should use a substrate that isn't loose, like a newspaper. They also might have something missing from their diet. But you should get new substrate asap because it can cause really bad problems

Loose substrate is not issue, look at all of us bioactive. Do we cover the substrate with newspaper? Do chameleons in the wild live in trees and bushes with newspaper covering the ground? No.

 

[caoilinnf13]

Loose substrate is not issue, look at all of us bioactive. Do we cover the substrate with newspaper? Do chameleons in the wild live in trees and bushes with newspaper covering the ground? No.

My opinion is that a loose substrate is not safe, it can get the chameleon sick. It can block their digestive system making it hard for them to swallow food.

 

[Gingero]

Looks to be the leftovers of a sperm deposit. Males will deposit sperm with the poops as they reach sexual maturity.

 

[jamest0o0]

OP what kind of substrate do you have? That looks like a dried sperm plug. I'd just let it go and make sure he's hydrated. Should pass.

My opinion is that a loose substrate is not safe, it can get the chameleon sick. It can block their digestive system making it hard for them to swallow food.

You're entitled to your opinion, but it's also nonsense.

 

[caoilinnf13]

OP what kind of substrate do you have? That looks like a dried sperm plug. I'd just let it go and make sure he's hydrated. Should pass.



You're entitled to your opinion, but it's also nonsense.

its not

 

[Mjw2121]

I can’t imagine newspaper would be better then proper substrate? I mean hey I’ve never tried it so I won’t speak on that too much but my setup is bio active.

 

[Beman]

I can’t imagine newspaper would be better then proper substrate? I mean hey I’ve never tried it so I won’t speak on that too much but my setup is bio active.

not substrate... Looks like a dried sperm plug...

 

[Beman]

My opinion is that a loose substrate is not safe, it can get the chameleon sick. It can block their digestive system making it hard for them to swallow food.

When done properly in a bio active set up it is perfectly fine.

 

[PabloTheCham]

its not

Ok then. What is your reasoning as to how chams survive in the wild when the ground is not covered in newspaper?

 

[caoilinnf13]

Ok then. What is your reasoning as to how chams survive in the wild when the ground is not covered in newspaper?

I never said it had anything to do with the bio-active people...

 

[MissSkittles]

@caoilinnf13 I believe you are confusing having bare floor vs bioactive as it relates to other health issues. For purposes of cleanliness and hygiene, bare floor is best IF not having a bioactive set up. Chameleons and just about all animals come from nature where there is dirt, rocks, bugs, etc. It’s only when we bring them into our homes that we think everything needs to be sterile.

 

[PabloTheCham]

I never said it had anything to do with the bio-active people...

I don't understand... how does that relate to my question?