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jpowell86 said:
I am also very excited because I got my fogger in today. It really gives it a cloud forest vibe. Not that I need that for my melleri, but I wanted something to stabilize humidity other than misters. Today we have 95% humidity...so definitely not needed today, but I ran it for a minute to see how well it worked.


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closure is better than the zoo enclosure here in Chicago, legendary status!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need one !!!!!
 
man, i think that melleri are by far my favorite chameleon. i hope to own one one day. im currently working on a huge free range in my basement with a drainage system for a mist king. i also bought a 48" quad fixture from LYR with the 12% uvb bulb and i have 2 different basking spotlights. one day when i get one i will have a very happy boy/girl!
 
This pic was from August 31st.

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This is from today.


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I can't wait to see these guys at 6 months old, they are gorgeous, what age are you going to send them to their new homes?
 
I wanted to do an update on my melleri babies. I ended up keeping 12 for myself to see what traits I would get.

They are 3 months and 10 days old today. I have loved watching these little monsters grow. This guy is weighing in at 7 grams. My scale that measures to the decimal went kaput on me, so I can't get an exact weight.

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How are you supplementing, what lights are you using, and what's your watering schedule? Had to ask, because you are doing great with them. The ones I worked with in the past took 6+ months to manifest vitamin A deficiencies and suffer ill health, but those were captive bred from captive parents, with lack of vitamin A from conception to hatching and beyond.
I'm sure these will be just fine, but it helps us all to compare notes.
 
Extensionofgreen said:
How are you supplementing, what lights are you using, and what's your watering schedule? Had to ask, because you are doing great with them. The ones I worked with in the past took 6+ months to manifest vitamin A deficiencies and suffer ill health, but those were captive bred from captive parents, with lack of vitamin A from conception to hatching and beyond.
I'm sure these will be just fine, but it helps us all to compare notes.
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Thanks Andrew!

From the beginning I have been using calcium roughly 4 days a week. This is the first time I have ever used Repashy Plus LoD, but I really like. I use it twice a week and cut it with plain calcium. I think that has made the difference in my little ones. I have compared notes with a few others that have raised theirs very similar to mine over the last two years. They all had eye issues by month 2-3. I think that Repashy makes the difference. I also don't blast them with UVB. They have a T5 5.0 running over the top of their enclosure and it is a Reptarium at that. So that gives you a pretty good idea about the level of UVB they received.

I also didn't mist them as heavy or keep them as cool as others suggested. I kept them fairly warm and while I did give them proper mistings, I put more emphasis on the humidity levels. I controlled that with a cool mist humidifier and a small fan that pushed the moist air around the cage.
 
I use the LoD also and really like it. I also use the Dendrocare and Repashy Vitamin Plus, and very occasionally Reptivite. I think melleri like warmth and aren't best treated as montanes, but instead like forest fringe and high elevation savanna animals that appreciate up to 90F basking spots as adults and plenty of light. UVB is certainly reduced for younger animals, because they will be hiding in dense vegetation and undergrowth, rather than in tree canopies, where the adults will be found. I think adult animals appreciate more UVB, perhaps a 5.0 unobstructed by the Repatrium screen. You have things going in the right direction and are confirming things I learned myself, 10 years ago. I can't wait to continue following their progress and get my own, Joel melleri, very soon!
 
Extensionofgreen said:
I use the LoD also and really like it. I also use the Dendrocare and Repashy Vitamin Plus, and very occasionally Reptivite. I think melleri like warmth and aren't best treated as montanes, but instead like forest fringe and high elevation savanna animals that appreciate up to 90F basking spots as adults and plenty of light. UVB is certainly reduced for younger animals, because they will be hiding in dense vegetation and undergrowth, rather than in tree canopies, where the adults will be found. I think adult animals appreciate more UVB, perhaps a 5.0 unobstructed by the Repatrium screen. You have things going in the right direction and are confirming things I learned myself, 10 years ago. I can't wait to continue following their progress and get my own, Joel melleri, very soon!
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Yeah, I really have become a fan of that particular product.

I agree. I have had to play with the temps for all my melleri. Some prefer cooler temps while some want it rather warm. That was exactly my thought too on the UVB.

I have a baby set aside just for you!
 
Well in my opinion, all in one vitamins are usually absorbed better because certain minerals and vitamins need certain other mineral and vitamins in order to be absorbed correctly when they are taken.
 
There's 7 Grams of gorgeousness !
They have grown so much, looking great and I'm taking notes! very interesting info.
Sign me up for a Joel melleri too ;):)
This will be a great source of info and interest for us to see them grow
Thanks Joel
 
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