forgivemyhonesty
New Member
hello community,
as this is my first post, let me begin by saying hello. "forgivemyhonesty" is a name i use across all forums and people tend to respond to "honesty". i came across these forums today while doing my reptile research for what will someday soon be my new pet. i would ideally like to own a chameleon as i think they are the coolest lizards of all... but i am willing to settle for something less fussy like a water dragon.
i have seen lots of footage of chameleons (and water dragons) eating feeder mice (both pinkie and what seems to be full grown) and thusly i have come to the conclusion that this is ok for them to eat - please correct me if i'm wrong
MY QUESTION IS:
how many chameleons (and/or water dragons... or "pets" that eat feeder mice) should i own to justify breeding the mice as opposed to just buying them.
some other questions:
- is it REALLY that bad to feed my pets things (bugs, mice, fish, frogs) that i found in nature?
- i hear captive bred pets don't have great immune systems which is why the above question isn't such a great idea... is this true? is there a way to bolster it or introduce outside creatures into their diet? i don't mean to sound like i'm looking to cut corners... just costs (but ultimately, i want to have my pet's best interests and health in mind)
i hope to hear your thoughts, community.
as this is my first post, let me begin by saying hello. "forgivemyhonesty" is a name i use across all forums and people tend to respond to "honesty". i came across these forums today while doing my reptile research for what will someday soon be my new pet. i would ideally like to own a chameleon as i think they are the coolest lizards of all... but i am willing to settle for something less fussy like a water dragon.
i have seen lots of footage of chameleons (and water dragons) eating feeder mice (both pinkie and what seems to be full grown) and thusly i have come to the conclusion that this is ok for them to eat - please correct me if i'm wrong
MY QUESTION IS:
how many chameleons (and/or water dragons... or "pets" that eat feeder mice) should i own to justify breeding the mice as opposed to just buying them.
some other questions:
- is it REALLY that bad to feed my pets things (bugs, mice, fish, frogs) that i found in nature?
- i hear captive bred pets don't have great immune systems which is why the above question isn't such a great idea... is this true? is there a way to bolster it or introduce outside creatures into their diet? i don't mean to sound like i'm looking to cut corners... just costs (but ultimately, i want to have my pet's best interests and health in mind)
i hope to hear your thoughts, community.
