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Thanks! He was the guy who was at the pet store forever because nobody wanted one without a tail I don't mind it, of course.

Thanks, guys. I didn't know about that resource on fauna - will definitely check it out. I was going to try to check his activity and history on this site, but the original ad has been deleted and I can't remember his username. I do, however, have his real name from PayPal.

Love seeing pictures of people's other pets! I don't mean to highjack your thread, but I just acquired my first crestie has week. I've always had gargs, and have four right now. Anyways, the crestie is a tailless male. Could you tell me what his coloration is called?

The question still remains: where are you located? We'll try to find a suitable vet for you within a reasonable distance for the future. I think throughout this thread, we've hit upon the basic husbandry and highlighted some important concepts. The care sheet here is also a great, thorough...

So, I purchased a panther (won't mention locale) from one of the threads on this site's classifieds. I paid the seller via PayPal in January. The seller keeps pushing off the shipping date, saying that it's too cold where I am to ship now. I'm in NH, and the cham is coming from the western...

If he has a tendency to hang upside down from the top screen, a solution is the raise the highest branch up so that there's literally only space between the branch and screen for his body to fit. He won't have the urge to hang upside down if he feels that he can't go any higher up. It's here...

What do they sell as feeders? If they sell dubia (highly doubtful if they don't even carry crickets), you don't need crickets.

If you decide to force feed or water him by hand, be careful that you do not "drown" him by getting anything down their airway. That's a definite cause of respiratory infection.

Fleet, would you happen to have any pics of that cham? Would be very interested in seeing one with a spinal deformity. Was it like a curvature you could see, or something more on the inside? Probably would have been a death sentence in most people's care.

I find it bizarre that the pet store from where you bought him never carries crickets. Did you ask? Sometimes they keep them in the back, out of sight of customers, and you have to specifically ask for them.

Worst case scenario, if there are absolutely no reptile vets because you live in a deserted, rural area, go see any licensed vet (dog, horse). They, at least, will be able to perform any diagnostic tests or prescribe medication that may be necessary. They also have the connections to be able to...

Where is his cage located in your house? You want it to be in a low-traffic, quiet area. For a while, don't do anything more than necessary to keep him healthy - misting, turning lights on/off, etc. Don't handle him, don't stare at him for a long time, just leave him be. If he's in a somewhat...

What's the temp at the top surface of the cage?

I'm glad to hear he's improving. In terms of feeding him, throw a few crickets (like, 5) into his enclosure, no larger than the distance between his eyes, and leave him undisturbed. Don't even watch him. Leave the room, shut the door, come back in an hour or so. You should do this about an...

It's preferred for plants to be in pots, rather than planted directly into the cage. When they're in pots, it's easy to remove them and clean the enclosure. On the other hand, if they're planted into the enclosure itself with soil, it's easier to leave behind dead feeders or feces, which will...

I highly doubt that. Where are you located? It's unlikely that there's absolutely no vet that is familiar with reptiles. Maybe on a small island...

He needs to be seen by a vet if he hasn't already been. I'm guessing there's something going on with him that's deeper than just something you can fix by improving his husbandry. He will most likely need antibiotics. Has he ever had a fecal exam done? It may be a respiratory infection, it may be...

Also, has he been seen by a vet to rule out any underlying issues that may be stunting his growth, such as parasites? It's just very hard to believe he's 8 months. Can you post a pic of him on your hand so we can see his size? Coloration wise, he looks more like my 3 month old. Here's a...

Good luck with your cham!

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