Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm so so sorry agin . That's a terrible first experience. You put so much effort into getting everything right before getting JaJa . We all deal with pain in our own way . Post pics when your ready .
Preparing for my first chameleon, tips appreciated
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Andee
Chameleon Enthusiast
Jaja in my opinion looked off from the get go and was too young to be sent to you because you are so new. Did you talk to FLchams at all? Like email or anything?
In my opinion a healthy chameleon is much more important than having a cute one honestly. They don't stay babies forever. Are you aware what female care takes?
In my opinion a healthy chameleon is much more important than having a cute one honestly. They don't stay babies forever. Are you aware what female care takes?
Traildrifterphalanx
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I'll share this for now. Lights out and she found her sleeping spot.
I am aware what goes into keeping females. I understand you did not read all how many pages, but I tossed the idea of which gender to get for some time and honestly decided I'm happy with either.
I'll have to move all my photos of JaJa into their own folder. That poor thing
I am aware what goes into keeping females. I understand you did not read all how many pages, but I tossed the idea of which gender to get for some time and honestly decided I'm happy with either.
I'll have to move all my photos of JaJa into their own folder. That poor thing
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Definitely give FLChams a call or email I've heard nothing but good things about them . They will want to know I'm sure .
Traildrifterphalanx
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I will tomorrow
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Agin I'm so sorry . This little girl looks to be a bit older maybe 4 months . I wonder if JaJa got dehydrated on her way to you . I feel so bad .
Andee
Chameleon Enthusiast
Idk, can't tell well from this side but I agree definitelly around 4-6 months. And as long as you are aware of what's needed when the time comes <3 I wish you and your new girl good luck. She looks healthy and she's already showing interest in prey and drinking well. I think she will do well with you ^^
Classy
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Hey man. I feel really bad for you. Hope everything turns out okay <3
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Agreed 4 to 6 months , Little beefier . Andee @Traildrifterphalanx really did his research and took time too set up the enclosure. Watch temps and researched lights . He did not jump into the chameleon world . He took advice and change things as needed . I feel so terrible for him and JaJa . I'm happy you had a sec to take a peek . I feel bad it was too late maybe you would have known how to help .
Traildrifterphalanx
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Thank you all again.
I'll get more photos of her tomorrow and over the weekend. I figure if she could survive a chain store for over a month she has to be healthy. Her eyes seem a little off but I think they're shedding. She's a lot beefier and clearly has an appetite and knows misting = drink, so hopefully round two will go smoother... I still feel so guilty though.
I'll get more photos of her tomorrow and over the weekend. I figure if she could survive a chain store for over a month she has to be healthy. Her eyes seem a little off but I think they're shedding. She's a lot beefier and clearly has an appetite and knows misting = drink, so hopefully round two will go smoother... I still feel so guilty though.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
You did so much too help JaJa you come home from work tried all different ways to hydrate changed her feeders watched her temps had correct humidity . There's so much not know with chameleon. Our little girl has had 5 URI we can't figure out why they keep coming back . There's just so much unknown . I would get her lay bin set up sooner then later .Thank you all again.
I'll get more photos of her tomorrow and over the weekend. I figure if she could survive a chain store for over a month she has to be healthy. Her eyes seem a little off but I think they're shedding. She's a lot beefier and clearly has an appetite and knows misting = drink, so hopefully round two will go smoother... I still feel so guilty though.
Traildrifterphalanx
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Will do. I still have the lay box stuff for my female beardie. Play sand and top soil mixture ok for them?
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Perfect just need to be 12/12/12 . Lots use a 5 gallon bucket just make sure it's moist enough to tunnel .
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
I did not ask about name . I know you probably need a bit of time I can call her baby girl till you think of names .
Andee
Chameleon Enthusiast
I don't think he jumped in from the first few pages I read and especially his first couple posts. But I think having a cham that young when it's your first, especially when it's hard to get ahold of the breeder right away, which I know FLchams is bad about, can be really hard to over come. There is some things we on the forum can't catch but the breed might have because they know the chameleon and their original set up better.
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Completely agreed .
Traildrifterphalanx
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Parts of the enclosure were cleaned well, others I definitely need to put more time into, which is the bottom area. I'll have her play in the window pothos and be a little more detailed tomorrow
Regarding name, I'll probably go along the same theme and go with Mamool Ja which is one I considered for JaJa.
Regarding name, I'll probably go along the same theme and go with Mamool Ja which is one I considered for JaJa.
Traildrifterphalanx
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Yes. The entire top area is sanitized including feed cup. She has been in there maybe 30 mins before lights out and she's asleep. She hasn't ventured down yet, but JaJa never really did either. All poop, plant parts, and escaped feeders are cleaned on the spot.
