Re: I could use a little help
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Originally Posted by twiztid
In any case, I've had this new chameleon since tuesday evening. So it's too soon for a husbandry issue of my own to effect him - I think??
if it is mbd then the chameleon had it before you got it. i don't know how far NERD is from you or what their exchange/return policies are but i think a trip back there with the little guy may be in order. i'd give them a call and see what they suggest.
Re: I could use a little help
Yeah, it's a good hour and a half away, no biggy though. I'm a high school student and all so a little time out of my day isn't a problem yet. But yeah I plan to call them in a bit and begin this epic journey I think. I never like doing stuff like this. That list though, apparently there's a reptile vet in Portsmouth New Hampshire - might give him a call in the future. Thanks again
Re: I could use a little help
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Originally Posted by twiztid
The enclosures for the chameleons are screened on each side with a thicker screening on the backside to provide a grippier/sturdier backing for branches to rest against. The temps are usually right around 78-80 in the day with low 70's in the evening. I offer the little guys food every morning and evening.
What is your basking temp? Are you supplementing the food?
Re: I could use a little help
Yeah, I supplement the food with that dusting crap - it's like an art after a little while. But yeah, I took the guy back, turns out most of the males had an issue? Something about their back legs, however, I was given an absolutely gorgeous little female that's about the same age as another healthy male veiled I have, so that'll be an interesting thing to follow up on. But no, NERD pulled through and was wicked helpful and concerned - great place. But the basking temp. within the "beam of light" is around 90 or so. Female chams. are a great deal more difficult than males though, any tips/forewarnings as to what lies ahead?
Re: I could use a little help
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Originally Posted by twiztid
But the basking temp. within the "beam of light" is around 90 or so. Female chams. are a great deal more difficult than males though, any tips/forewarnings as to what lies ahead?
Get that basking temperature up to around 105-110. Females are no different than males....care is identical for the most part.
Re: I could use a little help
The whole egg laying ordeal is bad everyone says. All I hear is "blah blah they need so much more calcium" or "they're a lot less forgiving", just a bunch of garbage or what?
