Meet Worm

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Hey everyone. I don't believe I have properly introduced Worm to you yet. And his colors are coming so I thought I would show him to y'all and hopefully get some questions answered. Here he is...

I was so happy when I saw the blue and yellow coming in. I don't know if you can see it, but even when the colors aren't fully showing, he looks so cool and handsome. I have had him for a little over a year now and I was wondering if his size is a little small for his age or is his size fine. When I got him he may have been about half that size, but I don't exactly know how fast they grow. Also he has some bumps on his tail (about 10) and I was hoping yall could tell me what it is and how to fix it.

I am very worried. Please help if you have any information.

 

[Carloscruz]

Hey everyone. I don't believe I have properly introduced Worm to you yet. And his colors are coming so I thought I would show him to y'all and hopefully get some questions answered. Here he is...

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I was so happy when I saw the blue and yellow coming in. I don't know if you can see it, but even when the colors aren't fully showing, he looks so cool and handsome. I have had him for a little over a year now and I was wondering if his size is a little small for his age or is his size fine. When I got him he may have been about half that size, but I don't exactly know how fast they grow. Also he has some bumps on his tail (about 10) and I was hoping yall could tell me what it is and how to fix it.


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I am very worried. Please help if you have any information.

I have no idea about the bumps but I think it is a she.

 

[kinyonga]

Can you show me the back of the heels please?
How long has the blue and yellow been there?

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

I KNEW IT
I have asked people from where I got her from what gender she is and they kept saying male, but I thought it was a female, she doesn't have the spurs.

 

[kinyonga]

What supplements do you use and how often and heavily for each. I'm particularly looking for calcium, phos, D3 and type of vitamin A.

How long has the blue and yellow been there?
You need to look into providing a laybin in her cage ASAP.

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Can you show me the back of the heels please?
How long has the blue and yellow been there?

I noticed her color change a couple of days ago, so maybe a week or two.

She is a little dark right now because her mister wen't off and she hates water, so don't worry about her darkness

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Here is what I use.

 

[kinyonga]

How old is she? How much have you been feeding her in a week lately? (Number of insects and type of insects, etc)
What's the basking temperature?

The tail bumps could be a nutrient imbalance.

What UVB light do you use...be specific please...long linear or spiral, brand, etc.?

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

I use crickets. I feed her about 6-8 everyday.
Basking temperature, about 72 degrees, but that is with the basking light off for the night. I have a switch that turns the basking light of at night.
UVB Light - This is what I use

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

She is maybe 1 and half years old

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Also, how would I make a lay bin, and what is it? I have never heard of that

 

[Carloscruz]

Also, how would I make a lay bin, and what is it? I have never heard of that

I laying bin is what chameleon will use to lay there eggs Even if the have to been with a male they can still lay eggs most people make It 50/50 mixer of play sand and dirt

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Ok, how big should it be? Should the dirt and sand be wet? What type of dirt and sand should I use?

 

[Carloscruz]

Ok, how big should it be? Should the dirt and sand be wet? What type of dirt and sand should I use?

This should help

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Ok thank you so much

 

[kinyonga]

Lay bin...washed plays and is most often recommended and is what I've used for many years...

 

[kinyonga]

Best sand....IMHO...
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/king-play-sand-20-kg/1000109167

It should only be moist enouh to hold a tunnel.

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Awesome, thank you

 

[kinyonga]

I hate to tell you, but you're using the wrong UVB light...its recommended that you use the long linear reptisun 5.0 tube uvb light or the Arcadia long linear 6% UVB light. @Beman can tell you more about this.

 

[Teenage Herpetologist]

Ok, good to know thank you so much.