I've been researching and preparing like a crazy person, but it still feels like this is happening ultra fast. Maybe it's just a product of doing so much reading on these forums and blogs, but I feel like I'll never be fully ready for this little guy coming tomorrow. That's also just my personality, haha.
Today I also called a nearby vet who came up on a search for reptile vets to confirm that they did in fact have at least one person who could see my little guy if needed. Not only do they have a lady who specializes in reptiles, but all of their doctors can treat reptiles if needed for emergencies, AND they're actually pretty close to me. #winning Now let's just hope I never have to use them!
I posted a forum getting much needed advice on my setup so far (I've attached the same image again here). Since the posting I've been making the little tweaks and doing what I can to optimize the conditions.
I still need to go to the store and get some aquarium safe silicon for my Mistking system since I cannot for the life of me solve the water leak issue. I have a slow drip at the bulkhead connecting on the outside of my reservoir. It was a bigger leak, and after adjusting, readjusting, and tweaking for hours I still have a constant drip. I just don't think it's going to get any better, so I'm going to get some silicon. This part really has frustrated me about the Mistking, even though I still think it's overall worth it in the end...still a pain in the ass.
I also need to make the trip to get crickets to gut load tonight! This part is not at all frustrating for me, haha! I made a DIY cricket container after doing tons of research and reading. I think mine will work great, especially since I'm only getting enough crickets for one chameleon. I'm hoping to get enough to last a week without them growing too fast too quickly, so there will be some experimenting at the beginning with the feeeders.
I cannot wait to post pics of my little guy tomorrow and I cannot wait to start this! I've definitely got the jitters and I hope I can sleep well tonight, haha!
Bonus picture is a beautiful ensign moth that appeared next to my chameleon cage one day during this process. I didn't even know what it was and sent the pic to my entomologist friend (pays to be a science nerd with fellow science nerd friends in this hobby!). The moth has been hanging out on my curtains and near my setup, haha. Here's to hoping that's a good omen of sorts.
Today I also called a nearby vet who came up on a search for reptile vets to confirm that they did in fact have at least one person who could see my little guy if needed. Not only do they have a lady who specializes in reptiles, but all of their doctors can treat reptiles if needed for emergencies, AND they're actually pretty close to me. #winning Now let's just hope I never have to use them!
I posted a forum getting much needed advice on my setup so far (I've attached the same image again here). Since the posting I've been making the little tweaks and doing what I can to optimize the conditions.
I still need to go to the store and get some aquarium safe silicon for my Mistking system since I cannot for the life of me solve the water leak issue. I have a slow drip at the bulkhead connecting on the outside of my reservoir. It was a bigger leak, and after adjusting, readjusting, and tweaking for hours I still have a constant drip. I just don't think it's going to get any better, so I'm going to get some silicon. This part really has frustrated me about the Mistking, even though I still think it's overall worth it in the end...still a pain in the ass.
I also need to make the trip to get crickets to gut load tonight! This part is not at all frustrating for me, haha! I made a DIY cricket container after doing tons of research and reading. I think mine will work great, especially since I'm only getting enough crickets for one chameleon. I'm hoping to get enough to last a week without them growing too fast too quickly, so there will be some experimenting at the beginning with the feeeders.
I cannot wait to post pics of my little guy tomorrow and I cannot wait to start this! I've definitely got the jitters and I hope I can sleep well tonight, haha!
Bonus picture is a beautiful ensign moth that appeared next to my chameleon cage one day during this process. I didn't even know what it was and sent the pic to my entomologist friend (pays to be a science nerd with fellow science nerd friends in this hobby!). The moth has been hanging out on my curtains and near my setup, haha. Here's to hoping that's a good omen of sorts.
