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Has anyone had experience with the zilla tropical 25 T5 bulbs. 38 watt. I was wondering how far the wavelength is. I am guestimating about 30 to 34 inches but would ppreciate any specific info. Thanks

I have a jacquelinea as well, love the shape of the pitchers...

Keep the fly trap immersed in rain or distilled water. Tap water will kill them. At the end of the year, they NEED TO FREEZE. Most people think they are tropical and should stay in a terrarium all year, this will make them weak and die. They are native to areas that do freeze. I keep mine...

There are two catagories of Nepenthes (pitcher plants) Highland and lowland. Highland plants tolerate cooler temperatures and are easier to grow in the states. Good loose soil like sphagum moss and peat mix with some bark chips. Keep the soil moist and only use rain or distilled water, The...

Thanks all. I will trash that idea then. To answer the one question, he has been in there since he was 3 months old. At first I would find him and hand feed him. But now he has an established feeding area that he goes to when hungry. He explores every inch, believe me.

I know panther chameleons are solitary reptiles, but I was considering adding a female to the enclosure where my male is currently. Because it is a 6ft X 8ft X 8.5 foot enclosure, I figure they would have enough room to coexist and not stress each other out. My male is currently 6 months old...

Yeah I saw that too, but he hunts down any loose straglers...

Got him in early September. New to chameleons, but always wanted one. Link to him eating inside my growhouse. It is a Youtube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF9n6R-ECdM&feature=youtu.be

I have my panther running around in a 6 foot by eight foot shed I set up in my basement. Originally it was my grow house for my tropical fruit trees and plants. They don't like the winters here in the Cleveland Ohio area... But since the set up and climate was so similar, I decided to add the...

Thanks, Is there a preferred provider for getting non domestic ones to start breeding?

I was reading on sow bugs or wood lice as a good feeding source for my chameleon. Any concerns form using some from the yard? I am also a beekeeper so I use NO chemicals or pesticides in my yard where I would be collecting them from. Thanks

Thanks everyone for the advice, I did cancel the 2.0 bulb order and actually ordered four 10's in the T8's. Due to the cage being 6' X 8' I figure they would give better exposure with the distance in mind.

Phoenix worms?

I'm going to have to order some silkworms. I have a dwarf mulberry tree growing in my chameleon's enclosure, but 100 would probably defoliate it fairly quickly

I just ordered some ZooMed NatureSun 2.0 bulbs which are supposed to be full spectrum including UVB for my T8 Fixtures. Even though I believe my current lights are already full spectrum. That should take care of the lighting component for sure. Thanks everyone for the information

It is in an enclosure with T8 6500 k grow bulbs. The equivalent of afternoon sunshine. I also have a 75 watt UVB basking light in there too. I purchase the crickets from a pet supply store and they state they are gut loaded. The age is about 5 months. He never has a problem eating. Gets...

I like to hand feed my new chameleon, so when feeding crickets I will drop them in bucket of water and that makes it easier for me to grab them. Then I will some take the cricket and dab it in the Vitamin D or multivitamin powder to get some to stick to it. I was wondering how often I...

thanks David and Laurie The grow lights are the equivilent of afternoon sunlight in spectrum. The plants do great under them so I figure he is getting good exposure. If not, I do have a 75 watt reptile UVB bulb in there that he will bask under. At night, it drops to about 60-70 degrees...

I recently purchased a blue barred ambilobe panther from Kolorburst chameleons. He is now about 4 1/2 months old. Since we get fairly cold here in the winter, I have a 6 X 8 foot grow house downstairs where I bring in all my tropical or fruit plants for the winter. Lighting is provided by 3...