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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...
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Egg Laying and the Laying Bin
I free range my chameleons so I really have to pay close attention to when it’s time to lay eggs. I think one of the most important things is to have a gram scale and weigh her once a week. If she's gaining and you are still feeding the same amount of food then I figure she must have eggs. You...- jannb
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Traveling with Chameleons
There are a number of ways to transport your chameleon to reduce stress. Whenever your chameleon needs to go in the car to the vet, or when you're moving, it can be nerve-wracking to make sure they are going to be okay during the stressful journey. Though chameleons have specific long term needs...- ferretinmyshoes
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The Philosophy of Gutloading PART 1.
The Philosophy of Gutloading Acknowledgements I would like to thank Anthony Herrel and Walter Tapondjou for their helpful advice on where to look for relevant papers. 1. Introduction Recently, it was suggested to me that our current gutloading practices might be wrong-headed. In particular, I...- Kaizen
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How to Do your Own FECAL FLOAT - VIDEO
Intestinal Parasites are common in chameleons and other reptiles. Wild caught chameleons have a reputation of having intestinal parasites..although this is true , parasites can effect Captive bred as well as Wild caught Chameleon. A chameleon may have parasites but not show any symptoms...- Dez
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Veiled Chameleon Laying 101
Hi and congratulations on having a beautiful girl veiled chameleon. These little sweeties are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve learned from some of the very best keepers on the forum how to care for them and effectively manage their reproductive health. Now I’m passing that knowledge on to...- MissSkittles
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Giant White Inch Plant
Scientific Name:Albiflora
Family:Commelinaceae
Honeysuckle Fuchsia
Scientific Name:Fuchsia triphylla
Family:Onagraceae
Jackson Brier
Scientific Name:Smilax lanceolata
Family:Liliaceae
Jacob's Ladder
Additional Common Names:Carrion Flower
Scientific...
Mulberry Tree
Scientific Name:Morus sp.
Family:Moraceae
Note: Ripe fruit is edible, how ever Unripe fruit and green parts of the plant have a white sap that is intoxicating and mildly hallucinogenic
Pilea Microphylla
Additional Common Names:Artillery Plant
Scientific Name:Pilea...
Ok, so a few members have asked me how to make my cages. I will list the tools and a general step by step way of making them....
U can get the stuff at a Home Depot. I get my screen and spline at Metroscreenworks.com since its cheaper to buy in bulk for what I do and they have a wide...
Mort was a gem at the vet. He weighed in at about 105g, and didn't offer to bite the vet at all, bless his little reptilian heart. Dr Sweet and I agreed to treat the pins and see if the rest falls into place, thinking the parasites may have overpopulated because of the stress.
To my...
A good addition to your gutload, in moderation - contain a good amount of calcium, but Older pads, flowers and fruits are fairly high in oxalic acid (younger pads less so). Also provide Potassium, Vitamin C and Magnesium, and a little niacin.
In about a cup (150g) would provide roughly...
Warning: This blog contains graphic pictures...
This is a attempt to save any viable eggs from a deceased female chameleon.
Tools and materials needed.
1. Sharp small blade scissors.
2. Couple paper towels.
3. Rubber gloves if you wish.
4. Incubation container with media.
Start by pinching...
Since these worms are so expensive, but so great for hydrating, and good treats for our wonderful scaley friends, I figured It would help some to breed them, especially if you have more than one cham, or more than one cham at different ages, since these things grow so fast.
This is what I...
Made my http://www.chameleonforums.com/mellers-mist-77914/#post733789"]7400 post[/URL] today, 4.59 posts per day. It's been a good time!
Here's to another 7400! :)
Yay They are eating. I fed them 5-7 silk worms this morning and they gobbled them up within 10-15 minutes. Lola the female ate 3 at a time (they were balled up) and Pascal the male ate 1 at a time. (I spread those out)
for me, best day
pascal obviously every day is torture and he hates his life passionately, the fact that i have finally got his temerature right with his expensive new bulbs, and feed him his favourite food and give him lots of water and plants and uvb light just pisses him off.
i went to...
Google books are..Great!
Here some interesting facts on Silkworms.. :)
I definitely got the bug...
They arent eating yet but they are drinking lots of water. i am going to try the separate tank feeding meathod suggested by Amanda509. Now to get more vines from petsmart.
Looks like Lola and Pascal are settling in ok.
I put a dubia in each of thier cups. we will see when i get home if they eat them or not
I think my female is pregnant. According to the breeder she was housed with the male. She does look a little bigger around the belly. We will see.
Yesterday I got my chameleons. A boy and girl, Pascal and Lola. Their cages were delivered last night and I made a feeding cup. I do not know if they ate today. I will find out when I get home later today
My most recent attempt to get Shayna well was a weekend attempt to make her a laying bin that she might use.
I put a large plastic rectangular tub of soil and sand just below the bottom access of her cage. The substrate is about 8", I planted a pot of philo at the far end, and put two...
Shower chamber treatment for dehydrated animals. *Not intended for babies*
1. Place a plant, vines, limbs or whatever you choose for the chameleon to perch on the bottom of the bath tub floor. I dont recommend using anything higher than the tub wall.
2. Place the chameleon on what you have...
As requested I have been asked to share my method of building my cage for my chameleon. I will add some photos with some descriptions. If i miss out anything please leave a comment and I can add more detail!
Raw Tank Setup (Fig. 1)
For Starters I got a piece of plywood cut to 23''x...
Well it looks like I will finally have some more time to work on the GOC "Giant Outdoor Cage" as Jeremy calls it.:)
I have all the framing cut that the screen is attaching to and have started sanding and staining it. I'm doing two coats of stain. Lots o staining going on today.:o
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