What's really funny is the also sell the brown Anole lizards.....I'm referring to down here in Florida.... where they run all over the place. PetSmart selling the little fffers for 8.99 or 9.99 if you want a green one, but nevermind the one sitting on the outside sliding door that one must not be as special 😆 you feel me right? 😆
I just got my veiled cham from petsmart two weeks ago and I bought the cham kit because I thought it would be an okay choice before I can afford to upgrade. Have you seen the veiled chams they sell? I assume her age is only a few months old but I'm not sure. Body is like 3 inches long almost not including her tail. She was skinny when I got her and the workers said she had just gotten to petsmart the same day I saved (purchased) her. I feel like shes starting to widen out (possibly eggs, I saw your other video on that & tomorrow I'm going to buy sand etc). Just trying to be a new, good, veiled cham mommy. By chance how long do you think I can wait or how much time I may have before I switch her uvb bulb and get a taller enclosure? They sure can be pricey. Your videos have also helped a lot! Thank you for your helpful content!!!
Congrats on your new chameleon! I would switch her UVB bulb ASAP and then work towards getting her a bigger enclosure. I have quite a few discount codes/links that you can take advantage of: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
That's what I have is a baby veiled chameleon. Not even 2 in long. Named him Waldo, (Where's Waldo) familiar with raising different geckos but chameleons are a new thing for me
Thank you for posting this video, big help! Are there any decent treat bugs for a baby chameleon that you know of? Thank you again for the awesome and informative videos!
You’re so welcome!! Wax worms and small superworms are great treat bugs for a baby chameleon. I’d wait until a cham is at least 6 months old before feeding hornworms since they get big really fast.
Any particular reason you don’t recommend the wood ladder? The Cham I took over care for came with one and I use it affix other branches, as I have it hung on the side, from his basking height down. I bundled up the first several branches to make a more stable top branch, that he frequents. Just want to make sure I’m not endangering him in some way. Thanks! Love the channel!
Just make sure it doesn’t have any rope since the rope could rip out their nails. I always prefer natural branches and live plants so it mimics their wild environment.
I’m curious about your opinion on r/chameleons, maybe sometime you could go through some posts and see if their advice is good or bad? A lot of new keepers rely on it
I have tried posting my videos there before and they have been removed on multiple occasions. In my experience with r/chameleons, along with hearing from other people's experience, it can be pretty brutal toward new keepers and not very open to the idea that there is more than one way to successfully keep a chameleon. The group seems to have a "my way or the highway" kind of mentality that makes it difficult for new keepers seeking help and for advanced keepers looking to improve chameleon care and move the hobby forward. I haven't been on there for a bit, so I hope that has improved and people can get the help and community they are looking for.
@@NeptunetheChameleon interesting, thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve personally seen people discourage the use of T5 UVB. (Sure, sometimes T8 is better but scaring people into not using T5 seems counterproductive) They heavily discourage misters and especially vets (Even exotic vets that know what they’re doing) personally I think that their advice can be harmful but I wanted to get your opinion
You will also need to provide proper UVB and temperatures during the daytime. Without proper UVB and supplements your chameleon is at high risk for developing metabolic bone disease.
I'm still trying to figure out a good drain system for my enclosure. My plants and pots are in the corners and on the walls, and at the bottom I have a big bowl to try and catch some water. Most of the water when it mists falls off all the leaves and goes straight down to the bottom and doesn't collect, and would drain out of a pan I have under the cage. It works, but I feel I could put a plant on the bottom to catch or most likely move the mister to the back corner. The basking spot is at rhe front right corner I didn't plan that out well. Probably should've put it in the back.
Here is a short video I made on my drainage system: th-cam.com/users/shorts__HUmXJmfEc and here is my video on how I recommend to set up an enclosure: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html
I have the repti calcium without D3 and the repti calcium with D3. My plan was feeding him without every time and then feeding him the D3 once a month? Do I have the right supplements? And is that enough?
You will want to swap the calcium with D3 and use a multivitamin with D3 instead 2x a month. Then use plain calcium without D3 on the rest of the feedings. www.neptunethechameleon.com/supplements
Do you have a buying guide from Amazon or any companies where we could save $$$ ? I know the big box stores are in the business to make money regardless of the health and well-being of animals.
I don't know why, but many of my chameleon breeders say that wood-eater larvae (Zophobas morio) can be dangerous to your pet and should be crushed before serving. What do you think about it?
This is one of my favorite places: i.refs.cc/2et4o8yY?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo1MjM4MTUzMzZ9
21:30 The flavored calcium is good for crested geckos and gargoyle geckos. I have a crested who would never eat bugs with me but I got him to start eating with that exact brand.
The ZooMed chameleon kit is too small for most chameleon species and comes with the incorrect UVB bulb. You can check out the video I made on the kit I came out with here: th-cam.com/video/CcfHudXxXcQ/w-d-xo.html
What’s the difference between a forger and a mister also if the tongs are plastic would I be able to feed my chameleon with that? And wouldn’t some of those cages be okay for smaller species some species.
Great questions! I have videos on those topics already: Difference between mister and fogger: th-cam.com/video/tktSq3nZ9g4/w-d-xo.html Tong feeding: th-cam.com/video/vnZGuEgMDN8/w-d-xo.html What cage does a chameleon need: th-cam.com/video/wgU5rJkEhSI/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon it’s the squiggly one you suggested not to get. But I have a branch that gets up and close to it. The big light you suggest is too big to be on top of my terrarium.
Unfortunately the bulb you have now is not okay for a chameleon even with your branch being close to it. Since you will need to get a larger enclosure soon, I would go ahead and get the correct UVB bulb now and you can run it diagonally or have it go over the edge a bit in the meantime. It's SUPER important you have the correct care for your chameleon 💚 You can find links to the right supplies on my shopping lists: www.neptunethechameleon.com/shopping-lists
I'm not sure what your setup looks like, but I did make a chameleon shopping list and even made my very own chameleon kit which might be helpful for you: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
$25 for a stick?! My forest is worth millions!!! 🤣
Thanks for all the great info!
Right?! Crazy price!
What's really funny is the also sell the brown Anole lizards.....I'm referring to down here in Florida.... where they run all over the place. PetSmart selling the little fffers for 8.99 or 9.99 if you want a green one, but nevermind the one sitting on the outside sliding door that one must not be as special 😆 you feel me right? 😆
Just found your channel and learning so much from you before I buy my very first chameleon😆 ty! Keep up the great content
Awesome! Good luck with your future chameleon 🦎
Thank you for all you do! I have learned so much from your channel!
You are so welcome!
Very frustrated with petsmart lack of items for chameleon
Certian petsmarts tend to certain animals. Pet smarts had everything ive needed
Thank you!
You’re welcome!!
Great video as always thanks for the info 💥🤗
You’re welcome!!
Yup that's kit that my rescue must have gotten . Now he's with me . I ordered 24 24 48 ! Can't wait
That's a great enclosure size!
Petsmart dpesn't actually breed the crickets. They are shipped from Timberline.
I’m from the UK so we don’t have pet smart but we have pets at home and it’s very similar to pet safe, so thank you so much great video 🤓🌈🦎
Glad you still found it helpful!
thank you so much for filling in alll of this information! it helped so much!!!!! love your channel :)
Thanks for the support! 🤗
I just got my veiled cham from petsmart two weeks ago and I bought the cham kit because I thought it would be an okay choice before I can afford to upgrade. Have you seen the veiled chams they sell? I assume her age is only a few months old but I'm not sure. Body is like 3 inches long almost not including her tail. She was skinny when I got her and the workers said she had just gotten to petsmart the same day I saved (purchased) her. I feel like shes starting to widen out (possibly eggs, I saw your other video on that & tomorrow I'm going to buy sand etc). Just trying to be a new, good, veiled cham mommy. By chance how long do you think I can wait or how much time I may have before I switch her uvb bulb and get a taller enclosure? They sure can be pricey. Your videos have also helped a lot! Thank you for your helpful content!!!
Congrats on your new chameleon! I would switch her UVB bulb ASAP and then work towards getting her a bigger enclosure. I have quite a few discount codes/links that you can take advantage of: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
19:25 The snakes eyes are blue because he just got out of shed or is getting ready shed.
Correct!
Thank you for the vid! I was curious on how to find a vet near my area because it seems difficult to find one around here.
You’re welcome! You can always search your area on chameleonforums.com and see if people have good experiences.
I love your content! I think you should do petco next!
Thank you! That would be a great one to do next!
That's what I have is a baby veiled chameleon. Not even 2 in long. Named him Waldo, (Where's Waldo) familiar with raising different geckos but chameleons are a new thing for me
Congrats on your new chameleon! Have you seen my veiled chameleon care guide yet? th-cam.com/video/IC9YALNYrqQ/w-d-xo.html
Very helpful, thank you!
You’re welcome!!
Thank you for posting this video, big help! Are there any decent treat bugs for a baby chameleon that you know of? Thank you again for the awesome and informative videos!
You’re so welcome!! Wax worms and small superworms are great treat bugs for a baby chameleon. I’d wait until a cham is at least 6 months old before feeding hornworms since they get big really fast.
thanks
Any particular reason you don’t recommend the wood ladder? The Cham I took over care for came with one and I use it affix other branches, as I have it hung on the side, from his basking height down. I bundled up the first several branches to make a more stable top branch, that he frequents. Just want to make sure I’m not endangering him in some way. Thanks! Love the channel!
Just make sure it doesn’t have any rope since the rope could rip out their nails. I always prefer natural branches and live plants so it mimics their wild environment.
I’m curious about your opinion on r/chameleons, maybe sometime you could go through some posts and see if their advice is good or bad? A lot of new keepers rely on it
I have tried posting my videos there before and they have been removed on multiple occasions. In my experience with r/chameleons, along with hearing from other people's experience, it can be pretty brutal toward new keepers and not very open to the idea that there is more than one way to successfully keep a chameleon. The group seems to have a "my way or the highway" kind of mentality that makes it difficult for new keepers seeking help and for advanced keepers looking to improve chameleon care and move the hobby forward. I haven't been on there for a bit, so I hope that has improved and people can get the help and community they are looking for.
@@NeptunetheChameleon interesting, thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve personally seen people discourage the use of T5 UVB. (Sure, sometimes T8 is better but scaring people into not using T5 seems counterproductive) They heavily discourage misters and especially vets (Even exotic vets that know what they’re doing) personally I think that their advice can be harmful but I wanted to get your opinion
Where do you recommend I buy food for my chameleon
I have some great places and discount links here: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
my chameleon free roams i have a big tree inside and it water everyday is that ok and i have a tank that he sleeps in
You will also need to provide proper UVB and temperatures during the daytime. Without proper UVB and supplements your chameleon is at high risk for developing metabolic bone disease.
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you
I'm still trying to figure out a good drain system for my enclosure. My plants and pots are in the corners and on the walls, and at the bottom I have a big bowl to try and catch some water. Most of the water when it mists falls off all the leaves and goes straight down to the bottom and doesn't collect, and would drain out of a pan I have under the cage. It works, but I feel I could put a plant on the bottom to catch or most likely move the mister to the back corner. The basking spot is at rhe front right corner I didn't plan that out well. Probably should've put it in the back.
Here is a short video I made on my drainage system: th-cam.com/users/shorts__HUmXJmfEc and here is my video on how I recommend to set up an enclosure: th-cam.com/video/n2H-VubFs3A/w-d-xo.html
I have the repti calcium without D3 and the repti calcium with D3. My plan was feeding him without every time and then feeding him the D3 once a month? Do I have the right supplements? And is that enough?
You will want to swap the calcium with D3 and use a multivitamin with D3 instead 2x a month. Then use plain calcium without D3 on the rest of the feedings. www.neptunethechameleon.com/supplements
How do you recommend you feed your chameleon without tongs?x
Cup feeding is a great option!
Do you have a buying guide from Amazon or any companies where we could save $$$ ? I know the big box stores are in the business to make money regardless of the health and well-being of animals.
I sure do! You can check them out here: www.neptunethechameleon.com/shopping-lists
And it’s the only pet store now and good news the veterinary I already use does take exotics animals and reptiles
Can you do petco too?
And even chewy online?
I'll add that to my video idea list!
Yes, that ball python is about to shed
Thanks for confirming!
I don't know why, but many of my chameleon breeders say that wood-eater larvae (Zophobas morio) can be dangerous to your pet and should be crushed before serving. What do you think about it?
I think they are totally safe and fine to feed to your chameleon as long as they are the appropriate size and properly gutloaded and supplemented.
Do you have to have a fogger or is just a mister fine?
They both have different purposes: th-cam.com/video/47Q1Txgm-nA/w-d-xo.html
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Where can I order my baby's everyday feeding.
This is one of my favorite places: i.refs.cc/2et4o8yY?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo1MjM4MTUzMzZ9
21:30 The flavored calcium is good for crested geckos and gargoyle geckos. I have a crested who would never eat bugs with me but I got him to start eating with that exact brand.
also thank you i know where i can get other bugs for my chameleon
You can find some good places and discounts here: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon
Just to clarify, my Jackson... D3/without D3 how often? once a week or month?
Here is my full video on supplementation: th-cam.com/video/gQ53-Wr2FPU/w-d-xo.html
I got the chameleon kit but my chameleon is like 5 months old maybe is it still bad?
The ZooMed chameleon kit is too small for most chameleon species and comes with the incorrect UVB bulb. You can check out the video I made on the kit I came out with here: th-cam.com/video/CcfHudXxXcQ/w-d-xo.html
Hey creator i have a question can I give some mealworms for treats /lunch/dinner? Alsooo how many feeding to feed for my baby veiled??😊
Here is my video on how much to feed a chameleon: th-cam.com/video/guaLIJ_a-1s/w-d-xo.html
What’s the difference between a forger and a mister also if the tongs are plastic would I be able to feed my chameleon with that? And wouldn’t some of those cages be okay for smaller species some species.
Great questions! I have videos on those topics already:
Difference between mister and fogger: th-cam.com/video/tktSq3nZ9g4/w-d-xo.html
Tong feeding: th-cam.com/video/vnZGuEgMDN8/w-d-xo.html
What cage does a chameleon need: th-cam.com/video/wgU5rJkEhSI/w-d-xo.html
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you so much!
My starting enclosure is 30 inches Height. So I have the 5.0UVB. Is that still not enough ?? And it’s 18Wx18L
Is it the long UVB bulb or round, squiggly one?
@@NeptunetheChameleon it’s the squiggly one you suggested not to get. But I have a branch that gets up and close to it. The big light you suggest is too big to be on top of my terrarium.
Unfortunately the bulb you have now is not okay for a chameleon even with your branch being close to it. Since you will need to get a larger enclosure soon, I would go ahead and get the correct UVB bulb now and you can run it diagonally or have it go over the edge a bit in the meantime. It's SUPER important you have the correct care for your chameleon 💚 You can find links to the right supplies on my shopping lists: www.neptunethechameleon.com/shopping-lists
My valied chameleon is a dark brown with white stripes is that a good thing or a bad thing
That is typically a sign of stress (but not always). Here is my video on that topic to learn more: th-cam.com/video/wfkO-u5D5Qk/w-d-xo.html
so i use a 12% t5 light for panther chameleon? even if its a hacthling?
How big is the enclosure for the hatchling? It’s likely that the 12% will be too much UVB for them.
@@NeptunetheChameleonmy tank is a xl reptibreeze tank
For that size enclosure I would recommend a T5 6% UVB bulb www.neptunethechameleon.com/lighting
@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you!!!
I bought the bioactive kit for some house geckos i have and it has a giant screw in the dirt, pieces of plastic, a feather, and poop on the leafs
Can I have my poop back?
My tank is too tall for all the power cords
Yeah that's why I have to use extension cords.
Can i please video call with you.
www.neptunethechameleon.com/book-a-call
Hey
is luna a female and if yes has she had eggs
Yes and yes
I can't believe people can support this business after everything that has come out about them.
So basically not amother ......ffng thing in PetSmart is recommended 😆. I'm pretty sure the local reptiles shops down here aren't any better....hmmm 🤔
I'm not sure what your setup looks like, but I did make a chameleon shopping list and even made my very own chameleon kit which might be helpful for you: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon