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I'm working on getting a screen placed as the roof of the cage. For now I keep the cage top open. Alphys is in her cage now after I misted her for a minute (she got scared so I stopped). I placed her cage on a sunny spot so sunlight can go in through the cage top. I installed a Komodo Dual Gauge...

I bought Alphys at a pet store in Riyadh. I fed her flies so far, but I didn't try fish. I called a local vet to see if they can treat chameleons should the need arise, and they said they can (I hope they really meant it though..) Caterpillars are very hard to find these days, so I haven't...

Yeah, food sources for chameleons aren't readily available for purchase here, unfortunately x(

Welcome to the forums! I've been here for a few days and I'm learning new things everyday! Everyone helped me out with their advice and suggestions :D I did conclude that Alphys is a female. She's small-sized and there are no bumps on her hind legs. I use a spray bottle with a misting setting to...

Thank you so so much! This is some very useful info! I don't remember hearing of the locust swarm event, but it sounds scary 0_0 I've never seen any grasshoppers in Jeddah, but in Madinah and Makkah there are a lot especially near the Holy Mosques. I went to Madinah a few years back and I...

Oh thank God! I'm so glad her poop is healthy! (I never imagined I'd say this sentence someday lol xD ) Also thanks for the suggestions! Actually, Alphys is staying in my room. I placed her cage right next to the window. The window faces East so when the sun is up, I just open the window and let...

Thanks for your concern everyone. No need to worry, Alphys pooped and I checked it. There is a slight yellow tinge in the urates, but this means she's getting better right? Also about the sun, yes it gets quite hot here in Jeddah. But fear not, I mist Alphys properly before I let her bask in...

Yes jajeanpierre I totally agree, Saudi Airlines are my favorite :D And yes pet stores here in Saudi Arabia are, well, very unlike the pet stores in North America. But I digress. I just bought a mister bottle and used bottled drinking water to fill it up. I misted the cage. Alphys then started...

My Alphys just pooped for the first time since I got her. I compared it to the Poop 101 post here in the forums. I think her feces looks fine. It's moist. As for the urates, that's where I'm worried. It's yellowish orange with a white bit stuck to it. I'll post the picture below. There's a...

Not yet unfortunately.

W Alaykom al Salam jajeanpierre :D I'm from Jeddah, and yes drastic changes have happened since 2003. Fun fact: we have an aquarium now! :D Alphys is staying inside. I'm still checking for live bugs in some non-pet stores, so I hope I'll find some soon. To be honest, I'd rather steer clear of...

Thank you all so much for your replies and advice. Sorry for the late reply, I was busy with last-minute errands before traveling back home. First, yes I am really pissed at the pet store and I really wish I went back and gave them a piece of my mind x( Alphys (I named her that :D) and I just...

I recently posted that I got a pet chameleon (Here is my first thread about it). Before posting this thread, I asked all the pet stores I can find about whether they provide live insects. I only found one place which gets, quoting the guy who told me, "white worms" to feed fish. He has no idea...

It's a female? How can you tell?

Will do. I just read more cares sheets and articles here and it really helps! My chameleon's enclosure at the pet store was well furnished: UVB light, branches, leaves. However, the were more than one in a single cage which is bad. I'm sure I can find stuff I need from local stores. The problem...

His skin feels cold. I thought it was normal because, well, reptile skin isn't like mammals so it doesn't radiate heat..? I guess I got that wrong. I put him in his tank and placed him under a desklight for the moment until I can prepare proper lighting. Also, is it normal that he sleeps alot...

I know it's not going to be easy. But I want to do it. I don't want to let this little guy down (that was a bit dramatic but you get me)

Thank you for the quick replies! I'm not currently at my own home (I'm staying at a relative's town). So I didn't buy all the equipment cuz I'm traveling by plane and the airlines are a bit strict about that. The light bulb I got is a UVB (says so on the box) but it looks like yellow light...

Hello. I just joined the forum so sorry if I posted in the wrong thread/group. This is a bit long. I got a chameleon yesterday from the local pet store. It was a slightly spontaneous decision (I have been planning for a long time to get a chameleon. I just couldn't find the right place and time...