SarahSurfer
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Meet my Yemen chameleon Calypso named after the hermit goddess.
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Thanks so much. I believe I will be a very active user here. This little chammy is gonna be a spoiled one
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled or Yemen Chameleon, 2 months as you said. And for A week in 2 days.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Honestly everyone once in a while, but im trying to accustom her to handing, right now its for short periods of time and she doesn't show signs of stress.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Small superworms and crickets. I'm feeding the crickets calcium loaded food. (petco worker told me they would get more calcium out of that then dusting) im feeding 1 or 2 a day.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Flukers
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? Misting Constantly throughout the day(for about a minute and a half) or a drip system. Yes I have seen her drink, just today actually.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Dark Colored with a white tip? I can't remember honestly lol
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Right now its a temporary 20 gallon shallow tank with a screen until I create my own. To hold in heat.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Both a UVB light and A basking lamp (zoomed) turned on around 9 in the morning and off at 9 at night.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 85-90 in basking area. and about 80-85 elsewhere. Two different thermometers.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? Right now shes outside in the south texas humidity meaning its around %100. And I have a hydrometer.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Ficus
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? Low traffic. Near no vents outside.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
South Texas Near the Water