MarqueeLynn
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Dead ones and live ones it didn't matter he didn't care for either. He was only 3-4 weeks old.
My baby veiled chameleon isnt eating ):
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MarqueeLynn
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I've been driving myself crazy reading everything I can to know how to keep my chameleon happy. Going to an all reptile pet store helped me gather more info as well as joining this forum! I thank you guys for all your help and knowledge. Thank you guys!
FrankTheTank
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I noticed that you said you were supplementing with calcium with d3
you need to get some without. They usually don't sell them at pet stores (at least not the ones around here) You will probably have to order online. Too much d3 can cause gout and other problems and should only be used once or twice a month. Without d3 nearly every feeding and a multivitamin once or twice a month as well
you need to get some without. They usually don't sell them at pet stores (at least not the ones around here) You will probably have to order online. Too much d3 can cause gout and other problems and should only be used once or twice a month. Without d3 nearly every feeding and a multivitamin once or twice a month as well
symphonica
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Oops, thought I had given you my feedback about your husbandry, but guess I never did.
Your basking temp of 90 is too high for a baby his size. Drop it down to 85. Also, make sure your temps are dropping 10 degrees or so at night. They need the drop to rest properly. They don't need a heat source unless it drops below 55, so don't use a red night lamp. They need absolute darkness to enter a deep sleep cycle.
Humidity is also too high. You should be letting it drop to about 30%, and then back up to 70-80%. Constantly high humidity will cause respiratory infections. They need that rise and fall throughout the day.
Vitamin D should only be given twice a month. Too much will cause more health problems than serve good. Plain calcium with D3 should be given daily. Some specialty reptile stores will carry Repashy's plain calcium (make sure it doesn't have D3 or phosphorus in it).
Please update us on UVB lighting type and output.
And he will need a larger cage when he's an adult. You want there to be enough vines where he can get to every spot of the cage using them. He shouldn't have to climb on the screen to get where he wants. If he's hanging upside down from the top, bring the top vine up closer. Put it at the top so that there's only room for the cham to fit between the vine and top of the cage. If it can't get any closer, he won't climb.
Your basking temp of 90 is too high for a baby his size. Drop it down to 85. Also, make sure your temps are dropping 10 degrees or so at night. They need the drop to rest properly. They don't need a heat source unless it drops below 55, so don't use a red night lamp. They need absolute darkness to enter a deep sleep cycle.
Humidity is also too high. You should be letting it drop to about 30%, and then back up to 70-80%. Constantly high humidity will cause respiratory infections. They need that rise and fall throughout the day.
Vitamin D should only be given twice a month. Too much will cause more health problems than serve good. Plain calcium with D3 should be given daily. Some specialty reptile stores will carry Repashy's plain calcium (make sure it doesn't have D3 or phosphorus in it).
Please update us on UVB lighting type and output.
And he will need a larger cage when he's an adult. You want there to be enough vines where he can get to every spot of the cage using them. He shouldn't have to climb on the screen to get where he wants. If he's hanging upside down from the top, bring the top vine up closer. Put it at the top so that there's only room for the cham to fit between the vine and top of the cage. If it can't get any closer, he won't climb.
MarqueeLynn
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I know you can't give it to them every day, if I'm gut loading the crickets with food that says calcium does that work as calcium without d3?
MarqueeLynn
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Also Pascal passed away... Paisley is much bigger than he was. I have fixed the humidity and my basking temp stays around 85-87. I also knew about the calcium being once every 2 weeks I haven't been putting it on all the food. Uvb light is 150 watts.
MarqueeLynn
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Also is terrarium moss safe to put in her cage?
symphonica
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No terrarium moss. If they see a cricket down there and shoot at it, they will get the moss with it and could become impacted with it. No substrate, unless you want to use paper towels, but if you do, make sure you're always changing them out. The stagnant moisture will breed bacteria that could get your cham very sick. If you're having problems with water collecting at the bottom, look into a draining system or tray.
What is your calcium supplementation schedule like now then? Just want to make sure you're understanding it's works.
What is your calcium supplementation schedule like now then? Just want to make sure you're understanding it's works.
symphonica
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Also, make sure you're not bringing home sick ones to begin with. It's pretty widely known that most pet stores don't know how to properly care for chams, especially Petsmart and Petco. Make sure you look for the signs and pick out the healthy ones. Clear eyes, alert, curious, active, nice color, no lumps or bumps, straight legs, climbing, etc. - I think the signs are pretty obvious.
This is also a very good reason why you should buy from reputable breeders rather than pet stores. One, you're making the most out of your money and experience by getting a healthy cham. Two, purchasing from pet stores means that you just helped them make money off their cham. Come inventory time, they'll see that their cham made them money, and they'll restock more. That leads to more chams not properly cared for while at the pet store and when sold to ignorant buyers who are misinformed about their care. If the pet stores can't make money off of their chams, they'll stop selling them.
This is also a very good reason why you should buy from reputable breeders rather than pet stores. One, you're making the most out of your money and experience by getting a healthy cham. Two, purchasing from pet stores means that you just helped them make money off their cham. Come inventory time, they'll see that their cham made them money, and they'll restock more. That leads to more chams not properly cared for while at the pet store and when sold to ignorant buyers who are misinformed about their care. If the pet stores can't make money off of their chams, they'll stop selling them.
