I can try to help...
Q: are bananas ok for cham food?
A: If you are feeding veiled, they love strawberries and some like grapes (cut in mouth-sized pieces). There is no danger feeding bananas, but be sure to manage the size of pieces, as it is a sticky fruit.
Q: if my cham basks too much, should i be worried? (stays in the same spot most of the time, never wanders down to the rest of her cage. )
A: If she is gravid, this is common. Most chams like to bask in the morning and move off to thermoregulate their temps after they get warm. If you are worried about her overheating - watch for an open mouth - and simply turn the basking lamp off or raise it up a bit. Actually, we have several chams that will stay under warmth for much of the day. Even when the ambient temp in the room is 80F.
Q: what should i use for gutload?
A: We make our own gutload for crickets and superworms. It consists of powdered milk, dry baby cereal; dry dog food; dry fish flakes; nuts and seeds; and herbs. We grind this up into a corse powder and the crix eat it down to the plate! If you would like the receipe, just send us an email.
Q: could anybody hook me up with a panther for cheap? (less than $150?) i know its not likely, but just wondering.
A: I seriously doubt you will find one for this amount - this is usually a wholesale price. Just start saving your loose change - it will add up surprisingly. By the time you get ready for the new panther, you will have the extra funds for it.
Q; how many crix should i feed her a day?
A: This depends on age and species.
Q: what supplements should i use? (brand)
A: Many folks use Miner-All - available at most pet stores
Be wary of over-supplementing tho - some species can develop edema from too much.
Hope this helps,
Morgana
