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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...
- coastalvibesmama
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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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Poppy seeds contain lots of calcium, plus
Fiber, Thiamin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper and more.
Water 5.95 g
Energy 525 kcal
Energy 2196 kJ
Protein 17.99 g
Total lipid (fat) 41.56 g
Ash 6.37 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 28.13 g
Fiber, total dietary 19.5 g
Sugars, total 2.99 g
Sucrose...
A good source of Manganese, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), B Vitamins and Copper.
In 100 grams:
Water 5.31 g
Energy 628 kcal
Energy 2629 kJ
Protein 14.95 g
Total lipid (fat) 60.75 g
Ash 2.29 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 16.70 g
Fiber, total dietary 9.7 g
Sugars, total 4.34 g
Sucrose 4.20 g...
Squash and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) have a poor calcium to phosphorous ratio, but are a good source of Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Magnesium and Manganese.
Water 5.23 g
Energy 559 kcal
Energy 2339 kJ
Protein 30.23 g
Total lipid (fat) 49.05 g
Ash 4.78 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 10.71 g
Fiber...
Though as with many other nuts and seeds, Walnuts have more phosphorous than calcium, they also offer wonderful Omega-3 and a number of essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, maganese, iron and zinc. Walnuts are worthwhile as an occassional addition to your...
With a favourable calicum to phosphorous ratio, and also providing Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and B Vitamins, sesame seeds are a good gutloading choice - in moderation. However they also have a moderate amount of oxalic acid and phytates, so you wouldnt want to use these in...
Millet is a good source of maganese, folate, potassium, B vitamins, and (unfortunately) phosphorous.
In 100 grams (half a cup) of raw millet:
Water 8.67 g
Energy 378 kcal
Energy 1582 kJ
Protein 11.02 g
Total lipid (fat) 4.22 g
Ash 3.25 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 72.85 g
Fiber, total...
A very high selenium content makes these useful to include in your gutload from time to time.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3091/2
Almonds (Prunus dulcis) are a good source of magnesium, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, selenium, phytochemicals, good mono-fats and more, and thus make a worthwhile addition to a gutload blend despite containing more phosphorous than calcium.
In 100 grams (a bit more than a cup of...
nutrients in 100 grams
Water 6.60 g
Energy 576 kcal
Energy 2410 kJ
Protein 6.20 g
Total lipid (fat) 50.00 g
Ash 3.70 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 33.50 g
Calcium, Ca 1 mg
Iron, Fe 2.46 mg
Magnesium, Mg 0 mg
Phosphorus, P 0 mg
Potassium, K 1017 mg
Sodium, Na 38 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.36 mg
Copper, Cu...
A good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium and Iron.
Raw (in 100grams):
Water 94.50 g
Energy 14 kcal
Energy 59 kJ
Protein 0.39 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.04 g
Ash 1.46 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 3.61 g
Calcium, Ca 103 mg
Iron, Fe 0.10 mg
Magnesium, Mg 14 mg
Phosphorus, P 12 mg...
1 - 3 Crickets [C] and 1 wc Moth
2 - 2 Butterworms and 1 wc Grasshopper
3 - 3 Mealworms [C]
4 - 3 Butterworms, 1 Indian Walking Stick
5 - 2 Terrestrial Isopods, 1 superworm
6 - 1 Butterworm, 3 (freshly molted) Mealworms [C]
7 - 2 Dubia nymph
8 - 2 Superworms [C+D3]
9 - 4 small-med wc...
Nearly impossible to get in Canada as fresh fruit, though nectar is availabe. But it's grown (and thus available fresh) in small amounts in the warmer southern states and certainly readily available in Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, tropical areas of sub-Saharan Africa, and some parts of...
Rocket is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Fiber, Beta carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.
very low-oxalate and thus safe to use on a regular...
Mulberry plants not only have useful leaves, most also provide very nutritious berries! These berries are a good source of Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, some B vitamis and Iron. They also have a favourable calcium to phosphorous ratio.
In about one cup of berries:
Water...
What's in a medium sized (about a cup) peach:
Water 133.31 g
Energy 58 kcal /Energy 248 kJ
Protein 1.36 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.38 g
Ash 0.65 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.31 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.2 g
Sucrose 7.14 g
Glucose (dextrose) 2.92 g
Fructose 2.29 g
Maltose 0.12 g
Galactose 0.09 g...
Ive been too busy with work and family concerns to keep my normal detailed daily log. But generally for the month of July, the following feeders have been / will be eaten by my herd of panther chameleons (listed roughly in order of most used to least):
Dubia (usually mid-sized nymphs, but also...
I just learned that someone I know no longer comes to this website. This is a person who bought a chameleon from me years ago, and who I sometimes share a spare office with when Im working not at my primary location. he's a nice guy, smart and I think his feeling forced off this forum is a darn...
Below is a log of daily prey intake for adult panther chameleons for the month of June, 2011.
Feeders listed may have been presented all at once or split into multiple feedings through the day.
Supplementation is indicated by: C = Calcium (mix of RepCal and StickTongues Miner-al O); CD3 =...
What Im keeping superworms/kingworms and mealworms in:
3 cups ground alfalfa
3 -6 cups wheat bran
1/4 - 1/2 cup crushed / ground whole barley
1/2 cup oats and/or stabalized rice bran
1/4 - 1/2 cup powdered kelp (or 1/4 each kelp and spirulina)
1 cup air dried, shredded dandelion leaves
1/4...