SidneyJohnsonPhil
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(Unrelated) it’s pretty neat how in 5 minutes there are already 17 replies. Pretty cool site.
Veiled chameleon
- Thread starter Michelleb8999
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Brodybreaux25
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Brodybreaux25
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How long does she stay in the sun usually? How often is she given the supplements?
Michelleb8999
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In the sun 15 to 30 minutes every other day and supplements every single day
Brodybreaux25
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Ok let’s start with lights, You need two.
The curly one can be thrown out, it’s useless. Same for the other one. All you need is a basking bulb and linear UVB. I’m assuming you bought the chameleon “kit”, correct? You can keep the dome fixture itself and use it for basking. You can put regular incandescent bulbs in it, doesn’t have to be the expensive “reptile” bulbs. All your using it for is heat.
Now the most important upgrade you need to make is to a linear UVB fixture with a 12% UVB bulb from Arcadia. This is what will prevent MBD, do you know what that is?
The curly one can be thrown out, it’s useless. Same for the other one. All you need is a basking bulb and linear UVB. I’m assuming you bought the chameleon “kit”, correct? You can keep the dome fixture itself and use it for basking. You can put regular incandescent bulbs in it, doesn’t have to be the expensive “reptile” bulbs. All your using it for is heat.
Now the most important upgrade you need to make is to a linear UVB fixture with a 12% UVB bulb from Arcadia. This is what will prevent MBD, do you know what that is?
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
These will help:
Michelleb8999
New Member
Yes i was looking at things for almost 3 hours before i posted on here. Ill look for the 12% uvb bulb. I have to go to the pet store later for some crickets. I don't mind buying the expensive bulbs as long as they're helping her.
Brodybreaux25
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Awesome, may have to order them online, most stores don’t carry them. Your trips into the sunshine prevented her injuries from being worse than they are, even though they are still pretty bad. She should be seen by a vet, though I doubt they will do anything for her.
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
So your not using any thing with D3? Toss the calcium replace it with this, put it on every feeder you give her. It will make your routine much simpler:
The Flukers can be thrown away, replace with Bug Burger or Cricket Crack, think I have you pictures of both.
The Flukers can be thrown away, replace with Bug Burger or Cricket Crack, think I have you pictures of both.
Brodybreaux25
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I like how three words from me shut down a thread from 21 posts in 5 mins to nothing in 20 mins! I feel like the night king over here!
Fell free to chime in guys, I just diddnt want her to be overwhelmed with the same request for the same info over and over!
Fell free to chime in guys, I just diddnt want her to be overwhelmed with the same request for the same info over and over!
CamoChameleonsHuman
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Whatever @Brodybreaux25 says I respectfully agree
Brodybreaux25
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Lol OK...
No more mealworms, you have so many better options. Super worms are ok as an occasional treat, think of them as candy. Crickets or Dubia Roaches are your best bet for staple feeders.Dubia are resilient, easy to breed, and don’t smell like crickets do! No matter which you choose remember that variety, dusting, and a quality gutload are key.
No more mealworms, you have so many better options. Super worms are ok as an occasional treat, think of them as candy. Crickets or Dubia Roaches are your best bet for staple feeders.Dubia are resilient, easy to breed, and don’t smell like crickets do! No matter which you choose remember that variety, dusting, and a quality gutload are key.
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Watering and temps - the humidity and temperature gauges that read “tropical” are notoriously inaccurate. This is a critical tool, spend some money on this and get a good one, you’ll never regret it.
An automated misting system is the way to go, good job on that! But I’m afraid that once an hour is too aggressive of a schedule. It’s critical that your viv dries out completely between sessions. Veilds are from more of an an arid climate and don’t require as much humidity as other species. Cut back to 1-2 mins every 4-5 hrs.
An automated misting system is the way to go, good job on that! But I’m afraid that once an hour is too aggressive of a schedule. It’s critical that your viv dries out completely between sessions. Veilds are from more of an an arid climate and don’t require as much humidity as other species. Cut back to 1-2 mins every 4-5 hrs.
Brodybreaux25
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What was the supplement to increase her appetite?
Brodybreaux25
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I know you said you took the rock out, good move, completely wrong for chams!
Michelleb8999
New Member
Yes for a couple day. But the directions said only 2 times a week
Brodybreaux25
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I’m asking what was the name of the supplement.
KobaOregonherper
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Lol when I come back after work to see how this thread went and y'all got it taken care of... B E A Youteafull
