Success needs definition
What i was suggesting is look at people who have been successfully raising and reproducing chameleons in captivity for 5 or more years. Do they all add vitamin A preformed or not. if it is possible to raise them without it and no adverse effects maybe its not...
Answer from my vet
Spoke to my vet today (took in stool samples and questions about my one chams health eveything checked out). I particularly discussed references including Mader, and Fry (books he likes) and opened a discussion of Vitamin A preformed or Beta carotene. His answer was not a...
what not to do
Welcome. I am a newbie owners so i will speak from recent experience of what NOT to do
1. do not buy on impulse
2. a healthy chameleon is worth the extra money you might pay
3. have everything you need set up and tested
4. get a chameleon 4 months or older
5. get a...
thanks guys.
my yard has plenty of shade but i am a little afraid to leave complete chameleon packages (with misters, plants and cage accessories to the temptation of others). plus got a lot of wild animals (possums, racoons, deer and our dog) running around. Maybe time to build a cham...
How do i turn down the pressure on my pump. Mine is a Herpmist, but if both Marty, Jason and anyone else could give the answer for all pumps maybe it will help more people.
i have been going thru my entire reservoir daily with 3 misting heads
Thanks
PS Lake Erie seems to be a little...
picture could definitely help especially for those more experienced than I.
Plants are not enough to separate i would put a complete visual barier up although many say one species ignores another. no risk involved possible gain
Sean
i also stongly reccomend the Vet appointment.
Also Jacksonni need high humidity. Mine only seem happy in the 75-90% range. use an ultrasonic humidifier pointed at the cage if you must but keep up the humidity
Sean
PS i lost my male because i got to the vet to late, was clueless and...
Jacksons can be picky eaters. have you tried flies. none of my chams could resist them. Mantis place here in ohio sells then about 250 or so shipped for about $10.00. Even if he's sick this may be needed to stimulate appetite. I would buy the standard houe flies for now. my almost adult...
I would also get an infrared temperature gun they sell for like $25 dollars and tell you the instant temperature of anything. Maybe somebody can give you a link. i love my gun i have the model with laser sight its $50 but i would recommend it if finances wil allow
Sean
PS i have that...
i say do the petco thing and make a difference maybe petco won't change but maybe the new owners will run to you, this forum or at least a quality breeder
good luck
Sean