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Cage Cleaning • Sanitation ISTYT (Part 4) DisinfectionAn eye problem is probably not going to be contagious. Any parasite eggs could linger in the cage. A good soapy wash and a bleaching would have...- JacksJill
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Cage Cleaning • Sanitation ISTYT (Part 4) DisinfectionOk thanks. I just talked to the previous cage owner and they had a cham, not panther, and said it had some type of eye issue and ended up going...
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Cage Cleaning • Sanitation ISTYT (Part 4) DisinfectionI would say no. I would steam it or use hair bleaching 12% peroxide on a used cage of uncertain origin.
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Cage Cleaning • Sanitation ISTYT (Part 4) DisinfectionGreat info! Thank you for sharing! I have a new cage off marketplace, looks in good shape but don't know what happened to previous occupant. Is...
- coastalvibesmama
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If your bugs will eat it, its a good option for inclusion in your gutloads.
Low oxalates.
Antioxidant.
May stimulate appetite, digestion, excretion.
Some Omega-3 fatty acids.
Good source of:
Niacin,
Copper,
b carotene,
Vitamin C,
Riboflavin,
B6,
Folate...
A log of what each of my adult male panther chameleons ate during the month of January. All bugs are gutloaded.
Tuesday, January 01, 2013:2 butterworms- No supplement needed
Wednesday, January 02, 2013:nothing
Thursday, January 03, 2013:2 butterworms, 1 mealworm -No supplement
Friday, January...
Onion provides carbs, B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and Vitamin C. Spring onions, with the green tops as well as the bulbs, provide also some Thiamin, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Iron. Onion does contain goitrogens, but also some iodine so that helps balance it out. As well...
Peeled raw mango is okay to include in your gutload on occassion. provides vitamin C, beta carotene, some B6 and vitamin K. However also high in sugars and higher in phosphorous than calicum and the peel is high in oxalic acid.
1 average fruit (about 336g), with skin and seeds removed...
Abelmoschus esculentus (aka Okra, Gumbo, Ladyfingers) is a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Beta Carotene, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Zinc and Copper. Oxalic Acid content suggests should not be used...
Good for gutloading, in moderation. Chinese cabbage (Bok Choy, Pak choi) provides Thiamin, Niacin, Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese. Similar to kale, in terms of oxalic acid content (some, but not too high like...
The Edible part of an average size pom (about 280grams) contains:
Water 219.76 g
Energy 234 kcal
Protein 4.71 g
Total lipid (fat) 3.30 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 52.73 g
Fiber, total dietary 11.3 g
Sugars, total 38.55 g
Calcium, Ca 28 mg
Iron, Fe 0.85 mg
Magnesium, Mg 34 mg
Phosphorus, P...
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A good source of beta carotene, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganes, and also offers some Protein, Niacin, Zinc and various antioxidants
Nutrients in 25g / 1 cup
Water 22.85 g
Energy 6 kcal
Protein 0.84 g
Total lipid...
Thamin (B1)
Legumes; nuts; yeast; oranges; cantaloupe; spriulina; many kinds of seeds (sunflower seeds, seseame, flax); many kinds of nuts (brazil, macadamia, filbert, pecan); kelp; fortified cereals; fortified pasta; chrysanthemum leaves; dandelion leaves; termites; supplements.
Note: Freezing...
A log of what my adult panther chameleons eat during the month.
Sept 1
males - 3 large crickets, gutloaded and dusted with a 50-50 mix of Repashy Calcium Plus and Sticky Tongues Miner-al Outdoor
females-same as the boys
Sept 2
males - 3 wildcaught flying termites, 2 mealworms dusted with...
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I periodically blend up a bunch of "dry" ingredients to use as part of my cricket, roach, and superworm gutload. This is the most recent "recipe" - all measures are approximate.
4 cups (~32g) dehydrated dandelion leaves (calcium, vitamins)
3 cups(~250g) alfalfa (protein, vitamins including K)...
The raw bulb/base of the leaves is a decent source of Niacin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium and Manganese. Moderate amount of oxalic acid. Pretty tasty too :)
The seeds are good source of Phosphorus, Potassium and...
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Correct temps are important for thermoregulation, digestion, general metabolism and health/happiness.
One must monitor the temperature within the enclosure, both in the basking area and in the rest of the cage, both at night and during the day. There are inexpensive digital temp and humidity...
a summary of info on various green leafy gutload choices
Arugula (aka Rocket)
http://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/485-arugula-rocket-eruca-sativa.html
A good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Fiber...
A good source Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Calcium, Potassium, Manganese and plant protein. Combine with citrus (orange, lemon) or sweet red bell pepper to help make plant-based iron more absorbable. So good for...