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cherisse
12:23 AM on September 26, 2009
Rsobel25,
I would offer both. A very shallow bowl of water and mist the leaves and branches in the cage to help keep them hydrated.
I would offer both. A very shallow bowl of water and mist the leaves and branches in the cage to help keep them hydrated.
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cherisse
12:22 AM on September 26, 2009
Hello there, Ryan!
thank you for the compliment on my site! I appreciate it.
1) the activity level varies from one specimen to the next, but in general, no they are not very active. The majority of their life consists of tying to blend in with their environment, whether that be mimicking a dead leaf, or other object.
2). I had a few of my long term captives with some of my African reed frogs. I would keep them in their own vivs, unless you can provide a large enough tank for each species to have their own neiche. You also must be careful to choose compatible species. I had the african pygmies in with a species of small african tree frogs. It worked out well.
3) no. The males will have larger crests/ ridges and in gerneal are more colorful. The females maintain a cream-brown-dark tan coloration. They will also have a rounder appearance, and very small to not spinal crests.
4)to keep the humidity up, place some plastic wrap on one half of the tank lid. This will help retain moisture and keep the tank a bit warmer.
In the winter you can also cover the tank with a light sheet when the lights are off to help keep cold drafts out.
Hope this helps!
thank you for the compliment on my site! I appreciate it.
1) the activity level varies from one specimen to the next, but in general, no they are not very active. The majority of their life consists of tying to blend in with their environment, whether that be mimicking a dead leaf, or other object.
2). I had a few of my long term captives with some of my African reed frogs. I would keep them in their own vivs, unless you can provide a large enough tank for each species to have their own neiche. You also must be careful to choose compatible species. I had the african pygmies in with a species of small african tree frogs. It worked out well.
3) no. The males will have larger crests/ ridges and in gerneal are more colorful. The females maintain a cream-brown-dark tan coloration. They will also have a rounder appearance, and very small to not spinal crests.
4)to keep the humidity up, place some plastic wrap on one half of the tank lid. This will help retain moisture and keep the tank a bit warmer.
In the winter you can also cover the tank with a light sheet when the lights are off to help keep cold drafts out.
Hope this helps!
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Thom
11:48 PM on September 22, 2009
My eggs have not hatched. I found them on 7/29/09...just the 2..I still have not found any more. I am still incubating the eggs in the hope that they will hatch, at what point do i call it quits? The eggs have grown larger since I first found them. they are not showing any signs of rotting or molding over. I guess I'll just keep my patience until they visibly go bad? I dunno.
Thom O
Thom O
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rsobel25
04:25 PM on September 22, 2009
and one more thing how should i give them water to drink should i have it in a small bowl or drip it onto the leaves???
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ryan
04:16 PM on September 21, 2009
hey first of all i just wanted to say that ur site was the most helpful out of any of the others that i have looked at! thank you for putting so much time and effort into it! and for the quesstions:
1) are they not a very active species? i read somewhere that they may sit in one spot for up to 2 days without moving?
2) Can they be housed with small frogs? i thought u said u had them with reed frogs
3) is it difficult to tell the difference between the genders?
4)if i live in a colder region of the US that isnt to humid do u know any ways that i could keep the tank humid and warm? i have lots of moss (i thought i read somewhere that this wil help keep the humidity up) and i dont think that the heat during the day will be a problem but it might at night
1) are they not a very active species? i read somewhere that they may sit in one spot for up to 2 days without moving?
2) Can they be housed with small frogs? i thought u said u had them with reed frogs
3) is it difficult to tell the difference between the genders?
4)if i live in a colder region of the US that isnt to humid do u know any ways that i could keep the tank humid and warm? i have lots of moss (i thought i read somewhere that this wil help keep the humidity up) and i dont think that the heat during the day will be a problem but it might at night
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cherisse
04:30 PM on September 13, 2009
Hello, Kimberly~
thank you for looking at my site.
These guys do better in an aquarium style housing then in an all screen enclosure. They need a bit more humidity then actual chameleons, and this is hard to achieve with screen.
I have never had a problem with using glass tanks. The one thing you need to watch out for though, is soil saturation. Air cannot move as freely in an aquarium as it can in a screen enclosure, so moist air stays trapped at the bottom of the tank.. Make sure your substrate dries out a bit between mistings, so that there are no issues with your chameleons health.
The Veild's need a screened enclosure, yes. They also require much more equipment and time then these little ones do.
thank you for looking at my site.
These guys do better in an aquarium style housing then in an all screen enclosure. They need a bit more humidity then actual chameleons, and this is hard to achieve with screen.
I have never had a problem with using glass tanks. The one thing you need to watch out for though, is soil saturation. Air cannot move as freely in an aquarium as it can in a screen enclosure, so moist air stays trapped at the bottom of the tank.. Make sure your substrate dries out a bit between mistings, so that there are no issues with your chameleons health.
The Veild's need a screened enclosure, yes. They also require much more equipment and time then these little ones do.
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kimberly Elliot
04:19 PM on September 10, 2009
I have a tropical setup and just got a new tank that is 24 x 18 x 24. I want to get a pair of these guys, but was wondering if it is ok to not have a screen tank. The top is screened but the side and front are not. It appears that your tank is all glass, so does that work fine for these guys? I was going to get a Veil but it seems they need screen.
Thanks
Kimberly
Thanks
Kimberly
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cherisse
10:50 PM on August 19, 2009
Hey there guys~ I haven't been around much due to work, but that will change in the near future~
Thom, you are very welcome, I am glad that it helped you out. How are the eggs coming along? did she lay anymore?
Jason, Thank you. And if there are any questions you need answered just post here.
Bee, You are so welcome~ thanks for looking at my site.
Thom, you are very welcome, I am glad that it helped you out. How are the eggs coming along? did she lay anymore?
Jason, Thank you. And if there are any questions you need answered just post here.
Bee, You are so welcome~ thanks for looking at my site.
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Bee
01:42 PM on August 15, 2009
Just wanted to say thanks for creating such a helpful website! Im thinking of getting a pygmy chameleon soon but had no idea what they require for a happy life - and now i do! Thanks again, Bee
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Jason Sawyer
12:37 AM on August 03, 2009
My daughters just picked up two of these fascinating creatures, and your website was extremely helpful. Thanks!
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