dosent she look huge???

[Jeweledchameleons]

Cycles are important even CB animals of some species require simulated cycling changes, I suspect delipis are one of these biased on my experience with them so far. not all chams will just produce eggs any time.

I'm sure that is true
but as I've said, cycles for captive born animals do not always correspond with the natural environment.
especially when such animals are contained within an entirely artificial environment.


If she's not digesting her food it may be due to a parasite infection lining her digestive tract. get that fecal check done. You may wish to try to feed her mashed up insects via a syringe until the results come in. All of mine will eat and swallow any insect & vitamin slurpie I make as soon as I can get them to have that first taste.

 

[Trace]

cycles for captive born animals do not always correspond with the natural environment.
especially when such animals are contained within an entirely artificial environment.

I agree! If the animal is kept in a completely enclosed room without any visual clues (windows, natural sunlight, light cycles etc) from the outside world, then you can change the breeding patterns through artificial daylight times and wet/dry cycles. However, I highly doubt that Apple - or most of the owners here - have a dedicated "chameleons only" room.

I think, to be truly successful with some of the weirder species of chameleons, we have to be paying more attention to light cycling and seasons for these animals. They use those "clues" in the wild... why not in captivity.

T

I wish Kent would stop poking me with that dang stick!

 

[apple]

yesterday i fed her wax worms she was eating them today i gave her a cricket and she didnt eat it she looks bog i also cant find a vet that deal with reptiles...what can i do

 

[Trace]

Hey Apple,

My apologies for getting a little off topic. I'm always up for a good discussion on cycling.

I believe you mentioned either on this thread or another that you are in NY. I can't give any recommendations for a specific vet but here is a list of reptile vets in the state: http://www.arav.org/Members/NY.htm

I think just a general check up for your pair is a wise idea at this point! It may not give you all the answers you are looking for, but it will certainly rule out certain things and give you a plan for the immediate future. It will be money well spent and perhaps save a little heartache.

Good luck! I think your pair is worth it.
T

P.S. Don't forget to bring a fresh poo sample from both the male and female with you as well!

 

[Kent67]

I wish Kent would stop poking me with that dang stick!

What's all this aboot then, eh?

My apologies for getting a little off topic. I'm always up for a good discussion on cycling.

I didn't know that. So you think Floyd Landis is guilty or what?