I placed a hygrometer in his viv last nite and gave him a good spray. His humidity was at 75% this morning. So i feel that substrate wont need to be added. Im going to have a look at a couple of humidifier this wknd after his fecial examination.
Also he hasnt shed for over 6wks now. So maybe...
Yeah i have a weeping fig in his viv. Im gonna go and buy a couple of small pothos plants at the weekend. I shall also place a plastic sheet over the one side of the flexarium tonight. And see how that improves the humdity.
If i still have trouble in rising the humidity im thinking of placing a...
i try to rotate his food as often as possible. The temp is usually at 88f in baskin area and 78f in lower part of viv. He does seem slightly dehyrdated as he dont l like his mister. But i drip water on to the end of his mouth with a syringe, which he enjoys. I also spray him with luke warm water...
My 18month old male veiled chameleon has recently dramatically reduced his intake of food and water.
Ive tried changing the live food i give him from black crickets to brown crickets. Then from crickets to locusts. Size 4-5 and adult locusts. Then ive recently tried roaches.
I always offer...
Cheers Tiff.
What veggies do you like to gut load your crickets and locusts with??
I currently alternate with carrots, oranges, apples, rocket, spinach and i occasinaly use tropical fish food.
Ive tried to gut load with potatoe but the crickets dont seem to gorge themselves on this.
Have...
I had a nice suprise waiting for me when i got home this eveming. Wally chameleon has at last pooped!!! Ive never been so happy to see poo in my life!!! Lol
Thanks for your suggestions. I think im gonna shower him every couple of weeks from now on to ensure of pooping and no dehydration.
Also i...
i showerd him last nite 4 a good 30 mins. He loved it but still no sign of any poo. Ive just notice that his ceramic heater has blown. So im off 2 buy him a day glo light later. Also im gonna give him another shower and hope it starts things moving. Is their any veg or fruit i could try and feed...
i took him 2 a vet just before christmas for a check up. And i was told he's a bit fat, so ive reduced the amount im feeding him. This could be the reason.
Ill give him a shower tomorrow and see how he is. If no sine of poop by the end of the week a trip to the vets shall be in order i think.
Thanks for ur ideas!!
How often should a adult male veiled chameleon deficate??
He is 15 months old.
Caging- 100 gallon flexarium head hight (6ft)
lighting- 2x 24"18w zoo med reptisun uvb linear tubes 8am - 6pm
heating- 150w infa red heat glow lamp & 100w ceramic heater
Temps- daytime 80-90F Night 60-70F...
Does any body know how to lower the pressure of a lucky reptille super rain?
I recently brought it as im not able to spray my cham often during the week.
I set it up last week and when i turned it on it scared the crap out of him!!
My male is currently in a 100gallon flexarium but he keeps pawing at the top of the viv like he wants 2 get out!!
The top of his viv is about 6ft from the floor