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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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Photographing Chameleon's in "Naturalistic" Settings
If you want a place in the Forum Calendar or a shiny medal next to your avatar there are some basic things you will have to do. First understand what the contest is looking for pictures that will ultimately go into the calendar. Nobody wants to be distracted by your fingernails, dirty or...- JacksJill
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Free-range inspiration
Some inspirational thoughts for free ranging First, our living room is a large, bright (views on both sides) and pet free living room without small children walking around. Second, the free-range area is at exact the same spot as where a Reptibreeze XL (24´x24´x48´) stood. Many assume...- Sonny13
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World Chameleon Species Tour: Trioceros pfefferi
Welcome to another installment of our World Chameleon Species Tour! Today we are in the Cameroon highlands with Trioceros pfefferi. Natural History: Trioceros pfefferi is a small size chameleon around the size of a carpet chameleon. It is listed as living between 1100m to 1900m by the IUCN...- DeremensisBlue
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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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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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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...
Los camaleones no son una mascota facil de mantener. Requieren mucha atencion y mucha dedicacion. A diario, yo me demoro aproximadamente una hora solamente echandoles agua y dandoles de comer. Tambien esta el tener que mantener las jaulas limpias, criar la comida (despues explico), y observar...
Got my first order of worms in today. Really enjoyed my business with mullberry Farms. great company.
Waldo wasn't taking to raoches at all, not the dubais, not the hissing, so I decided to throw some variation in there without roaches and Silk/Horn worms is what I chose.
he is loving...
So yeah sorry I havent posted in a while, I have been busy with Jade. And I'm done giving her meds yayyyyy!! She's doing much better!:D
Recently I have been filling my brain with information on the Red Tegu. I think there the most intelligent lizard. What do you guys think of the Tegu? leave...
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...
Welcome to the forums. This place will give you a ton of knowledge to keep your cham happy for a long time to come. First thing to remember is everyone is trying to suggest something that works so keep asking questions. Use this site to find everything that I mention. I will try to give links to...
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...
Jades getting better! Her shaking has like gone away! She hates meds though, lol, and also she hasnt been pooping lately but im gonna give her some grapes lol, that should take care of that. seedless grapes of course! lol
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Overall she's doing great! I'll keep whos all reading on updates...
CONSTIPATED (From the lack of hydration, female with eggs, etc.)
Symptoms: Hanging over a branch nothing coming out, prolapse can happen.
Solutions: Extra water, baby food pears, warm bath, grapes, mineral oil, natural sunlight, Hornworms and silk worms are a great way to provide extra...
PROLAPSEThis could be weak muscles, constipation, eggs, dehydrated etc.)
Symptoms: Visible intestines (cloaca) or hemipenis.
Solution: Chameleon will need to see a vet for treatment. In the meantime you can keep the prolapse moist with ky jelly until a vet is able to see your animal...
MOUTH ROT(usually a secondary infection within the body)
Symptoms: (not limited to just one sign) Visible signs of infection, red protruding lips, green/dark brown/black plaque on teeth.
Solution: In this event it is best to see a vet. Any plaque will need to be removed and in severe...