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  1. amfire125

    Comment by 'amfire125' in 'Baby Steps...'

    Thank you! I've read lots of similar advice, and it is so hard being patient, especially since I'm in the room SO much and he still seems threatened by me. That's just their nature though and I'm working on it slowly, haha. I also think he's almost ready for a larger enclosure so getting ready...
  2. amfire125

    Pot Belly?

    I know I love the pic haha! What a goober! Before Bug Burger I was using a home made mixture from the blender I came up with from inspiration from @sandrachameleon blogs on gut loading. I still use some of that stuff too since it has fresh veggies and all the good stuff in it. I just wanted to...
  3. amfire125

    Pot Belly?

    It's always seemed like a lot to me too, but I always feed at one time in the morning to allow the basking time. I've been following the common advice I've read to give them as much as they'll eat in about 10 minutes at this age since he's still young and growing. He does poo frequently, mostly...
  4. amfire125

    Pot Belly?

    Hey everyone, I could use some help. I've had little Pepe (5-6 months old) in my care for a little over 4 weeks now. He's got quite an appetite (15-20 small crickets) and all of his poos and urates have been super healthy looking so I haven't been concerned until I snapped this pic tonight. I...
  5. Baby Steps...

    Baby Steps...

    I've now had little Pepe for 4 weeks and we're still working on building trust, very slowly. Here's what I've tried so far: A few times I've left the door to his enclosure open while I sit about 5 feet away, facing away, but occasionally turning to check to make sure he wasn't trying to escape...
  6. amfire125

    Repashy Bug Burger

    Definitely definitely definitely take the time to read through @sandrachameleon s gut loading blog entries. they're amazing!
  7. amfire125

    I found this amusing...

    @Brodybreaux25 hahaha, thanks! first time I'd seen it. that's great!! :ROFLMAO:
  8. amfire125

    New owner & new enclosure - Feedback welcome

    I like this image... It's pretty dense with foliage, but the multiple highways for the cham is excellent! https://www.chameleonforums.com/media/wip-new-branches-complete.48111/
  9. amfire125

    Repashy Bug Burger

    How many crickets are you keeping and how much Bug Burger are you providing? Crickets don't go through as much food as you might think. Are you preparing the Bug Burger according to the packaging? Each variety of Bug Burger is prepared a little differently. Sometimes I'll also soften up the food...
  10. amfire125

    New owner & new enclosure - Feedback welcome

    I found with my new cham (in my care for a little over 3 weeks now) it would have been better to have vertical and horizontal highways for the cham to climb around in. He quickly found many routes to move around in, but I think I learned a lot in how I'd set it up next time and you can't go...
  11. amfire125

    Repashy Bug Burger

    In my [novice] advice and so far with my luck with keeping crickets (about 4 weeks of experience...) I'd also keep a water source available. Just don't forget that even large crickets will drown in even 1/4'' of water, so use something like water crystals, gels, or fresh veggies that are high in...
  12. Still adjusting and tweaking the setup, including feeders...

    Still adjusting and tweaking the setup, including feeders...

    Naturally, the new cham (name STILL undecided...I'm so indecisive on this it's ridiculous) and I are till setting into routines, still getting details tweaked, and improving the environment. I have been continuously sealing my reservoir bucket for Mistking with silicon, waiting patiently for it...
  13. amfire125

    Veiled chameleon tame ability

    I'm just trying to get to that point, haha. I really liked this thread: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/the-taming-of-the-chameleon.746/
  14. amfire125

    Lamp on top of enclosure

    I'm no expert on a lot of what you're talking about, but from what I gather, you're talking about a light fixture that has a bulb encased in a cover/shade type thing with a metal cage around it, and this is so that the entire thing is waterproof? If that's the case, why the need for the wood at...
  15. amfire125

    Reputable Chameleon Breeders FL

    FL Chams for veileds for sure!!
  16. amfire125

    How am I doing? Few general questions...

    Ah okay, that helps me visualize how I could try this! Still might be hard with my current small enclosure, but definitely possible! I might try in the morning when he's a little more alert and excited to chow down haha. Thanks again!!
  17. amfire125

    How am I doing? Few general questions...

    Today I tried warmer water and didn't get a different response, but again...day 3 together...so I also didn't expect any different. Tomorrow and for the next few days I'm going to try using mostly the Mistking, and see if he comes out when I'm not around to test to see if it's more of a "I hate...
  18. amfire125

    How am I doing? Few general questions...

    I haven't wrapped the sides of the cage because initially I wanted to make sure to get enough air flow and whatnot, but maybe wrapping a side or two wouldn't hurt that. I do have shower curtains on my walls and floors behind and under the whole set up. Has anyone had trouble with URI's when...
  19. amfire125

    What makes the sun better than UVB?

    I've also wondered if people see a difference in the basking bulbs (using regular incandescent bulbs or the zoomed basking bulbs) in terms of what they actually put out. I'm sure the chams love the full spectrum sunshine! Even though a lot of UVB doesn't get through glass, the most happy green...
  20. amfire125

    How am I doing? Few general questions...

    Hahahaha, I'm trying to relax! I have too much time on my hands because I'm between careers :P Hence perfect time to start a new hobby like getting a chameleon to stress about every second of the day! I also know about "amaze-balls" because in June I quit my job as a high school teacher. The...
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