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I learned the hard way that it is not OK. A bit of background: I have an advanced degree in epidemiology (study of disease in populations). My areas of expertise are in chemical and microbial exposures to humans. I am a frequent speaker and have authored articles for highly reputable...

My UVB hood crapped out this morning which is fine because I wanted to explore options of combining the UVB with a 6500K CFL. I've read many of the posts with dual tube system and have not had much luck finding a 30 inch (for 24 inch T8 bulbs) dual tube with plug (not live wire). Anyway -...

Great promotion for the NHL - finally got something after showing all the hockey on alternate chanels. Hoped for a different outcome but Toews and Kane both showed up..Let's Go Hawks!

1. "Dude, stop with mushroom gutload already. WTF!" 2. Hey man, that's some killer pothos!

Nice! Julie knows her chams and yours looks great.

The effort needed to maintain relative humidity levels is going to depend on a number of variables. As was mentioned humidity will tend to be low in northern climates during winter and the use of air conditioning could reduce or increase humidity depending on the design of the AC system. It is...

I picked up a couple sheets of Elmer's foam poster board (available at wallmart, target, office depot, etc.) for about $3 per 30 x 24 inch sheet. Come in a variety of colors. Easy to cut to size with a razor. Then attached them to two sides of the cage using velcro so they can be removed...

Great thought provoking discussion. This and the "morphs debate" have made for some good reading. I've been trying to think of an appropriate analogy. Can't go with any comparisons to humans because of my long standing belief that anyone who compares a critter to a child should be slapped...

Can chams get sufficient moisture from other sources besides drinking? Moisture content in food or respiration during misting when humidity is high? I've had my cham for about a month (3.5 month old panther) and have never seen him drink but his turds look fine and a check-up with a vet...

Welcome! I went CSU for grad school and was in the College of Vet Med. and Biomedical Sciences.....but my studies and research were in the biomed part and never focused on animals. In other words, can't give too much cham advice and no longer live near CSU, so somewhat useless for this thread...

A snipe would be cool but I think wild caught is the only way to go with these critters.

Just sets itself up. Too easy....thought I'd reply with something witty...but am a bit disturbed and cannot think of anything. Someone please pick this up and run with it.:D

Reviewing a material safety data sheet (MSDS) would be useful. The MSDS would contain the chemicals in the product and the hazards associated with those chemicals. I did not find one on their website but they should provide it to you upon request. The reason for this is the only...

Yes - an 11 month old son and 9 year old daughter. I am giving my opinion as both a parent and as an epidemiologist. We are aware of the risks and are careful. One room put a side that contains a cham, fish tank, fire place (with brick mantle), paper shredder, sharp corner coffee table...

I am not familiar with the product or what properties it has to make it work. Sounds similar to microban (which does work if you know what you're getting and don't over estimate what it can do). I'd be a bit skeptical. In general most micro organisms are not going to grow well on nonporous...

The risk would be from Salmonella which would most likely be transmitted by a fecal-oral route. That means if you handle the chameleon (residual bacteria on his feet or skin) or clean the cage you could end up contaminating your hands. Contaminated hands then come in contact with surfaces or...

Was gonna go with F.C. (I had a cat named "f'n cat" and I named my parent's canary "f'n canary"). Chameleon would have been a trifecta. But...my daughter wanted to name him Allastor "Mad Eye" Moody. So Mad Eye it is.

Another option would be if you have a dishwasher that can fit it that has a high temp. drying cycle.

Julie - I'm busy on the 13th but could probably help out on the 14th depending on the times. Shoot me a PM for the time frame your looking at. Rob

Routine cleaning is only practical option (chemical additives would help but can be worse than what is growing in the system) It could. The biofilm (slime) is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria which are then released into the water and aerosolized into the cage. A couple of days...