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Thanks @Mawtyplant . I will keep the vitamin A in mind and PM you if I end up doing it. Silkworms are easy, I have local place to get them and they are Blue's favorite. Actually they have been a main part of his diet since his appetite decreased. This is very interesting, not something I've...

Almost forgot pictures... In case anyone wants to weigh in on upticking lighting from 5.0 to 10.0 Side view (technically my nosey be's because Blue's cage is blocked on both sides. Lights spaced same tho) Front. Blue basking at the top :) Blue's is on left

Thanks again, it means a lot. I'll see about giving the Repashy to my friend, she is actually looking at bearded dragons. She lost her beardie first to cancer :( I bought the vitamin A pills and have been on the fence about giving some. Keepers on here have no problems with a small drop once a...

HUGE UPDATE: Blue also is starting to have tongue problem. His accuracy is okay, but is tongue doesn't shoot far enough to hit his target. I have to hold food at least 5inchs up to him. Had xrays done, tried blood test but Blue was too stressed and vet postponed that. She consulted with three...

Thanks for the info @Mawtyplant ! Honestly, my vet didn't ask specifically which d3 supp I used, just that I used d3 every other week. Both my Reptical and Reptivite are the No D3 versions. But I will look into the HyD. I've been using the HyD since I got them. Started feeding them every other...

I'm in planning stages for a daytime outdoor enclosure (5 long x 6 tall x 2 deep). The more I research the more I keep jumping around on design ideas! So please share what you have? Wish there was something you did different? Did you add something you love? What materials did you use? (PVC...

Thanks. And sounds like your second opinion vet is pretty good with chams. Mine is reptile experienced but chams are not a specialty of hers, although she has been consulting with cham specialists online/phone during this whole ordeal. We are doing xrays and bloodwork next. She can't find...

I love how the owners of grumpy cham are posting too! :ROFLMAO: Maybe we should have a grumpy cham thread? My nosey isn't instantly trusting, but he now comes to the cage door when I walk by! I can't wait to get to the point he is comfortable perching on my hand, because I'm building this...

Oh I'm smitten! How freaking adorable!! Congratulations!

I feel your pain. I'm dealing with an eye issue too on my panther, just the right eye though. My vet is scratching her head. Hopefully yours figures it out soon :( keep us updated for sure

I don't know the keepers well enough yet to tag anyone (one day!) but I will definitely use that tagging strategy, that is a great way to learn. If you don't mind me asking as I am curious now. How long have you been keeping chams Jevin?

Ahhh yes... Big chain petstores, that is definitely a topic I just steer clear from. I do know what you mean. A chameleon experienced employee or manager really can make a huge difference, if only it was procedure to have one in every store. Used to be one at our Petco, he's a cool guy. Now he...

Oh! Because I haven't blabbed enough already... I am not familiar with the lighting kit you mentioned. What wattage is your heat bulb, and what strength is your UVB?

Hey again! I saw the duplicate post in General and figured that's what happened. I'm glad we have not scared you off yet. I know it's a lot of info tossed at you, but glad you realize we are just trying to help To answer you main concern. Every cham will have preferences, although variety is...

I understand what you mean about being nervous about posting. I am still really new myself. But just try to remember that everyone is here to help. Most "rude" comments tend to just be people trying help. I think I understand why some more experienced keepers may get frustrated with us newbies...

Agreed! And as a newbie, I try to do that as well, I am still quite new, but if I can impart simple basic info or direct people to caresheets, I feel like I'm helping give back a bit. But if they want specifics on lighting or something I'm still not 100% on, I try to remember to say that, and...

That is a good way to look at it. Thanks. I think I've decided on xrays first. I've read a few places that Chams may get MBD even with "everything done right." It hasn't been proven but who knows. I think the radiograph will be more revealing. I'll ask my vet more specifically about what a blood...

Hi there @Graves923 ! I use ReptiCalcium every feeding. Reptivite (vitamin a acetate, 99,910 IU per lb) every two weeks, alternated with Repashy Supercal HyD every two weeks as well. The uvb is a zoomed T5 HO 5.0, 5 month old bulb. Have replacement ready for later this month.

I have to agree with you and @antithesis123 both. I am a Cham impulse buyer, I'd loved them for long time but a breeder at a reptile expo is actually the one to convinced me how "easy chams can be!". I work with dogs, and I hate when people buy or adopt a breed they know nothing about their...

Not sure about the bumps... But how often and long do you mist his cage? Generally twice a day is very minimal at 2mins a piece. You said his urates are white though? Lack of appetite can be a symptom of dehydration... Can you post pics of his most recent stool? Also, if you fill this sticky...