[Zoodulcis]

Ah ha! Eliminating green peppers for a week to 10 days is a great way to start. I had to do this for myself years ago. After years of coping with horrific gas and bloating for no apparent reason, an elimination diet revealed that I had become allergic to soy. Hydrolyzed soy protein in prepared foods and especially salad dressings were messing me up. I’d had no problems as a young adult but my body had changed. It was very mysterious until I did an elimination diet and kept records. I changed my diet permanently and now eat more home-cooked foods and sauces, and make my own salsas and salad dressings.

If it is the green peppers, eliminate them for a year and them try them again at some time. You may find that he’s OK in the future, or find that he has an intolerance to any member of the nightshade family (peppers, tomatoes, eggplant etc) just the way some people do.

[Zoodulcis]

About an earlier post. 130 degrees will kill a beardie pretty quickly. A temperature range that is read more or less within two degrees will help prevent disasters. I would encourage you to use your thermometer often, and just assume an average between readings. For instance, if three readings give you 82, 83, and 85 degrees and you believe nothing has changed, including the ambient temperature of the house, in between readings, then assume a temperature of 83.5 or so.

[Zoodulcis]

Cute name. Avengers fan?

Mustard greens are so good for your buddy. Do you dust them with anything?

[Zoodulcis]

Dandelions are a superfood, IMHO. There really doesn’t seem to be anything insufficient or irritating in his diet when it comes to greens. My suggestion is to rotate foods. Feed him only one veggie choice and then monitor his stools for the next three days. Make notes and then offer a different green, observe and record. People are asked to do this all the time for suspected food allergies and it works. One further thought, where do his dandelions come from? An organic source where no contamination by pesticides or herbicides is possible?

[Zoodulcis]

Pinky mice are fine for adults. They are not terribly nutrious and very fatty. Best not to feed those until after 7 months of age. Otherwise, go fo it.

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I love that word…viviparous. As a zoologist I know what it means, but I love to see someone on the forum use it!

[Zoodulcis]

I just wondered about the chams because the male has an almost pope-worthy headdress. I know little about emerald swifts. What is it about them that attracts you to breeding them?

[Zoodulcis]

Oh God, that is truly horrible. That sight after a hard day’s work would have given me nightmares for years.

[Zoodulcis]

BSFL should be fine for older anoles. Dubia roaches neither fly nor climb.

[Zoodulcis]

Yeah live mice are a bummer. Have you been successful with the tongs yet?

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Ah that’s a shame, but good for you. Is the tail in the process of regrowth?

[Zoodulcis]

That sounds very fulfilling. Glad these guys were in good shape when you got them. Do you think you will attempt to breed them one day, or do you already have so many critters to care for that baby chams would just be too much?

[Zoodulcis]

Please see post under Camdyn’s thread.

[Zoodulcis]

I agree with Camdyn, too soon for pinkies. When you get your bulb, order a second one right away. Old bulbs are less effective at providing the proper UV anyway, but if you have a second one on hand, you never need to panic. Neither does he. Always change bulbs after about 6 months, even if it isn’t burned out yet.

[Zoodulcis]

It does sound like diet. If it was worms his poop would be consistently loose or slimey. What types of greens are you feeding? Some greens are better for him than others. Also, how old is he?

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