opinions please
- Thread starter davieb769
- Start date
Chameleons Northwest
Avid Member
Well, his colors look great. But, he's not standing upright and his arms look a little rounded. It does look like you have a tube style UVB light over his enclosure. What is your supplement schedule?
It may be my imagination, however. Sometimes the chams just hit an odd pose for photos, or the camera angle makes things distorted.
But, you asked for opinions. I do think he's beautiful. He has a lot of turquoise!
It may be my imagination, however. Sometimes the chams just hit an odd pose for photos, or the camera angle makes things distorted.
But, you asked for opinions. I do think he's beautiful. He has a lot of turquoise!
davieb769
New Member
no your right, i actually have noticed that he likes to rest on the vines in his enclosure and his arms are a little out of shape.
i was dusting his crickets with calciun with d3 every other feeding for a little while until i realized this was wrong. now i dust his crickets every other feeding with regular calcium, and i only use with d3 + herptivite once a month.
i was dusting his crickets with calciun with d3 every other feeding for a little while until i realized this was wrong. now i dust his crickets every other feeding with regular calcium, and i only use with d3 + herptivite once a month.
sageghost
Established Member
Nice Colors on Biggie.
I did notice that the linear fixture looks like a Zilla. Is it? The Zilla linear light fixtures came with a piece of plexiglass that covered the bottom of the fixture. If thats the case, then NO UVB light is passing through to your cham, it will all be blocked by the plexiglass sheet.
I did notice that the linear fixture looks like a Zilla. Is it? The Zilla linear light fixtures came with a piece of plexiglass that covered the bottom of the fixture. If thats the case, then NO UVB light is passing through to your cham, it will all be blocked by the plexiglass sheet.
Chameleons Northwest
Avid Member
How old is your UVB bulb?
You may want to lightly dust with regular calcium every day, and do the calcium with D3 once a week, and the vitamins once every 2 weeks. The schedule you are currently using is more for the well established male adults.
What are his enclosure temps like?
Excellent point. I wouldn't be surprised if that were the issue here. The fixtures don't come with any instructions or warnings concerning the cover on that bulb.
davieb769
New Member
well you see the problem comes into effect when i brought him to the vet. these blood suckers basically robbed be of 50$ and told me everything i already knew, actually i probably could have given them a few pointers. so i dont really have that option to go to a vet to fix any problem im having with biggie, i gotta do it myself.
oh and yea i got biggie from notorious big, ha NOTORIOUS!
oh and yea i got biggie from notorious big, ha NOTORIOUS!
Vince
New Member
Just curious, you say the plastic on the light is going to block the UVB? I have two of the slim line UVB fixtures and they both have a piece of plastic covering the 18" tube. Is this the same case? should i remove the plastic? I have never had a problem yet, but dont want any either.
sageghost
Established Member
The only thing UVB passes thru is Crystal, hence the higher cost of lights.
The most likely reason why your cham isnt showing signs of MBD is most likely due to the fact you supplement Cal w/D3.
The most likely reason why your cham isnt showing signs of MBD is most likely due to the fact you supplement Cal w/D3.
Last edited:
Vince
New Member
I am glad i came across this problem before my cham had problems of his own. Just curious, why hasn't my cham showed any signs of bad lighting if NO UVB gets through the plastic covers. The supplements must be the only thing saving him??
This is really quite bothersome. I bought these slim line light fixtures and they came with super UVB bulbs that were covered by the plastic guard. (i bought better bulbs) What is the point of the UVB bulb if they are selling them with the plastic. Same goes for the compact lights, and reptaid water conditioner. These companies should be sued for false advertisement. Even more bothersome is the fact that all of these products have a picture of a cham on them. (RIDICULOUS)
I think it would be worth it to make a sticky for all of the bull Sh@# products that are out there so people don't waste their money. ( i would, just dont know how to do the sticky note)
This is really quite bothersome. I bought these slim line light fixtures and they came with super UVB bulbs that were covered by the plastic guard. (i bought better bulbs) What is the point of the UVB bulb if they are selling them with the plastic. Same goes for the compact lights, and reptaid water conditioner. These companies should be sued for false advertisement. Even more bothersome is the fact that all of these products have a picture of a cham on them. (RIDICULOUS)
I think it would be worth it to make a sticky for all of the bull Sh@# products that are out there so people don't waste their money. ( i would, just dont know how to do the sticky note)
Last edited:
B
blackbetty
Guest
A, I had to think what you meant by plastic.. My hood didnt come with anything like that. Yea, hence why people use goggles while tanning, to protect their eyes from the UV rays since it cant pass through the plastic.. I dont tan, Im white as white gets..but just an example.
And of topic kinda, I like the first photograph.
I dont tan, Im white as white gets..but just an example. And of topic kinda, I like the first photograph.
sageghost
Established Member
You are right Vince, your supplementation is what has prevented "major issues". Im glad you were able to catch this so you can make good changes.
I really wish manufacturers of these products would inform people of these things. People would be more informed and animals would be happier.
I really wish manufacturers of these products would inform people of these things. People would be more informed and animals would be happier.
I am glad i came across this problem before my cham had problems of his own. Just curious, why hasn't my cham showed any signs of bad lighting if NO UVB gets through the plastic covers. The supplements must be the only thing saving him??
This is really quite bothersome. I bought these slim line light fixtures and they came with super UVB bulbs that were covered by the plastic guard. (i bought better bulbs) What is the point of the UVB bulb if they are selling them with the plastic. Same goes for the compact lights, and reptaid water conditioner. These companies should be sued for false advertisement. Even more bothersome is the fact that all of these products have a picture of a cham on them. (RIDICULOUS)
I think it would be worth it to make a sticky for all of the bull Sh@# products that are out there so people don't waste their money. ( i would, just dont know how to do the sticky note)
ciafardo 4
New Member
Davie i have used trex solar drops with great sucess they are an oil based d3 supplement you can get them from big apple or lll reptile you give one drop orally once a week this will stop mbd sadly nothing will reverse whats been done but he doesn't look that bad.
Eric Adrignola
Avid Member
What kind of calcium and D3 are you using? If you are supplementing with a good brand of calcium with D3, every other day, you should NOT have any signs of MBD, UVB or not.
