Herbert tries to eat his goldfish brother
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trickedoutbiker
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Why would you put your chameleon in a place where it can shoot water out of a bowl of water, where another animal lives?
trickedoutbiker
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And can you post a bigger pic of your chameleon here? The one in the profile pic.... it looks really dark on it's side there. Is the chameleon bruised or burnt?
Shilohpsu
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He has always enjoyed climbing on the rim of the goldfish bowl since he was a little guy. He climbs there on his own and really enjoys looking at his reflection on the black edge of the television. He likes being there and we can easily keep track of him while watching TV or hanging out in the living room. Last night was the first time that he tried to eat him. I'm assuming it's because Herbert is growing into a big boy and thinks that he is now big enough to eat his brother. I've had Grizwald the goldfish for five years now. If I thought either of them were in any harm, I would've put a stop to it. My wife and I thought it was hilarious. One time Herbert took a poop in Grizwald's bowl. That was a lot less funny because I had to clean it
trickedoutbiker
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The water would be full of urine and poo from the fish. Not exactly good for a chameleon, at all....
Saw the OP's other post where they said the water was fresh because they cleaned it the day before..... Still.... that water will have fish urine and fish slime in it. Not good for a chameleon.
Shilohpsu
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leedragon
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why the heck are you puting your animal in a position where he can harm himself? be careful with it. this site is ful with threads of people who are asking for help due they put their chameleon in danger by playing with them in this matter, just browse around here and you will find plenty.
trickedoutbiker
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Not saying it was..... just looks to be a very very dark coloring on the side of the cham in your profile pic. Never seen a natural marking quite that dark on a Veiled that I can ever recall...
cyberlocc
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Shilohpsu
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I added the pic for you. Just his coloration. he doesn't display these colors very often which is why I took the pic. Here it is again so you can get a better look.
Extensionofgreen
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Guys, I think you're being a little obnoxious on the water from the fish tank causing any real harm to the chameleon. If the chameleon fell in, it would likely float and not drown, though it could aspirate some water, so supervision is needed.
There's nothing to jump his case and get excited about. He knows to keep the chameleon and the fish apart, now.
There's nothing to jump his case and get excited about. He knows to keep the chameleon and the fish apart, now.
trickedoutbiker
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It's not gonna KILL the chameleon, but it most definitely isn't good for him, especially repeatedly. All sorts of bacteria in that water. Just think about it.
Extensionofgreen
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I doubt the bacteria levels, unless the aquarium was ill tended, would really be a relevant concern. The same bacteria are in the air and on the plants, in the chameleons cage, he drinks water from. Bacteria are EVERYWHERE and the bacteria posed by a goldfish aquarium, minimally stocked, and without a speck of algae or bacterial film, is of no consequence, really.
Shilohpsu
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Thanks man. The video was meant to be funny. I feel like most of the people that replied worry way too much. He is obviously healthy and enjoying himself. I've had iguanas, geckos, anoles, turtles, and a 72g bow front saltwater reef tank with all kinds of corals, exotic fish, and inverts. The reef tank was way more high maintenance than Herbert will ever be.
I appreciate their concerns but feel like they are unwarranted at this point. I will continue to use my drip plant that he has used since I got him, let him out of his cage and go on the goldfish bowl, and let him explore his territory (the living room). Here is another one of his favorite spots. He'll sit here for over an hour which is when I normally take him back to warm up. See the curled tail? He obviously loves it. I won't be surprised if people tell me that this is bad for his health and he'll get ran over by the car.
I appreciate their concerns but feel like they are unwarranted at this point. I will continue to use my drip plant that he has used since I got him, let him out of his cage and go on the goldfish bowl, and let him explore his territory (the living room). Here is another one of his favorite spots. He'll sit here for over an hour which is when I normally take him back to warm up. See the curled tail? He obviously loves it. I won't be surprised if people tell me that this is bad for his health and he'll get ran over by the car.
leedragon
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the fish defecates in it. there is no uv light in that water or other means to kill bacteria so the lizard is drinking fish defecated water, does it make sense now?
but his is non of those animals. what makes you think that curled his tail is an expression of love? what does it make you think that letting it wonder around on the floor or anywhere else where it can fall off or have a lamp fall on him burn himself or scape is in any sense good to him?
You are dangerously anthropomorphizing your chameleon.
MortiMarie
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This whole thread is what makes me not want to ask for help/post observations that I think are interesting. Everyone on this forum is here to find information to become better keepers, and I'm not sure if I will ever be able to fully utilize it due to some of these extreme reactions. Have a little tact.
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