I first rescued a male vieled that i figured out could not target properly wirh his tongue. I never saw him eat unless it was a worm from a dish. i researched and learned veileds eat leafy stuff, fruit, and sometimes flowers. So i then researched every lettuce availabke at a supermarket and...
I am so happy to be getting some chatter on this one. They believe she is a girl, however, too early to tell 100%. i felt she may find a forever home on here. Since we have come to know reptile habitates pretty well. San diego humane has about the best rehab in southern calif. So many...
Hi Doolin! I am so glad you got him to a vet when you did. Please be careful not to drench him while he is sick. Only the enclosure. I see that he is molting. Rubbing eyes is very common when molting. To loosen the shed then to get it off once its lossened so it doesnt impeed seeing. I like to...
Hi All, well an inguana was turned into the San Diego Humane Society and turns out its a japanese water dragon. Has very special needs like chams, but requires a custom 6' cage. This humane society works with many reptiles and is very serious about appropriate adoptions. If interested. Heres the...
I am in agreement Vikki. First you should preface it with "In the early 90's there was no internet, no amazon, nothing! No dos no donts.just what ever info you could get from another keeper or a vet." Then add your setup etc.. I believe the reason why your cham lived so long and was healthy is...
I personally witnessed one of my chameleons drinking water from a puddle on the bottom of his cage. Actually saw him do it several times during that one week. However, he was very sick at the time and on medication. Since he had never drank like that before or after, i assumed it was due to...
Welcome! I know you are getting a lot of info here. Just want to let you know that the dual light fixture is not a waste as you can use one socket for the basking bulb and the other for a plant light bulb which your plants will need. There is no way around getting a 24" linear uvb. improper...
Your parents are using Tough Love so you will learn from your mistakes. But letting an animal die is not the right approach. Go to OfferUp.com there is an 18" T8 uvb brand new for $35 obo in atlanta GA. Explain your circumstance and offer whatever you have and maybe they will take it. Its...
Hi and welcome to the world of chameleons. I amglad Beman brought up weight because that was my first imoression, under weight. MissSKittles pozted this and i watched it the otherday as i was worried my beggerboy was getting overweight. Sure enough, no more treats Hunter. Heres the link.
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You have got yourself one big handsome boy. And so stylish too. A different suit for each season! He looks very healthy and happy too. I think he found the color panel in his syayem and has been having fun throwing the switches. After all, he is a chameleon!
Btw, loose crickets are really good for them to learn to hunt and get good targeting with eyes and tongue. I put them in a cup with a stick coming out so the criks can climb out and she can get out if she falks in. Dont use clear cup or she will keep hitting it with her tongue. I wedge the cup...