rachael421
New Member
Greetings everyone, just wanted to introduce my new baby panther. I'm a first time chameleon owner and am already in love with him. I picked him up from Epic Chameleons a week ago and Curt was extremely helpful in making sure I had everything ready and answering any questions I had. I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! 
I haven't decided on a name but am leaning towards Zed or Renegade.
I would love any feedback about his conditions if there should be any changes, I want to provide the best for the little guy.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - He's a 3 1/2 month old ambilobe male panther chameleon. We picked him up exactly a week ago (drove up and got him from Epic Chameleons).
Handling - We left him alone for the first week besides feeding and misting, today was the first day I handled him. He climbed onto my head and I let him sit there for a minute before putting him back in his cage.
Feeding - Right now he's getting small crickets and dubia nymphs. I put about 10 to 15 crickets in his enclosure in the AM which he enjoys hunting, and feed him one or two nymphs on a stick. The crickets are gut-loaded with Bug Burger, dandelion greens, swiss chard and carrots. The roaches are fed Bug Burger. I will be incorporating different worms in his diet soon and getting DinoFuel Raptor to alternate with Bug Burger.
Supplements - Feeders are dusted with Zoo-Med Relpticalcium w/o D3 every other day. Herptivite Multivitamin and Repticalcium w/ D3 will be used twice a month.
Watering - There is a DIY automated dripper/rain system that goes off 4 times for 5 minutes throughout the day. I also hand mist 2-4 times a day for a minute or two each time. I've seen him drink a couple times since bringing him home, but he's a little shy.
Fecal Description - His feces has looked normal (solid and dark brown, with white urate, no yellow). He has not been tested for parasites.
History - His sire is Nacho from Epic Chameleons.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - His cage is a Reptibreeze medium screen cage (16x16x30). When he gets older, I would like to move him to a larger custom built cage.
Lighting - I'm using a ReptiSun T5 HO 24" light, along with a household 40 watt incandescent bulb in a ceramic base dome reflector. The lights are set on a timer for 12 hours on and 12 hours off.
Temperature - The cage floor temp is about 70F and the basking spot is at 85F. The lowest overnight temp has been 65F. I have a analog thermometer/hygrometer in the middle of the cage, a digital thermometer/hygrometer at the bottom of the cage and an infrared thermometer.
Humidity - Humidity stays between 50 to 70%, but spikes after misting. Using an automated drip system and hand misting has maintained the humidity levels. I also have two live plants in the cage.
Plants - There is an umbrella tree and a draceana plant. I also have a large fake vine plant, two small Exo-Terra vines, and two branches
Placement - The cage is in the main bedroom as there isn't a lot of foot traffic and in an open empty closet area. There are no fans or vents near by and the cage is placed about 3.5 feet off the ground on a shelf.
Location - Eugene, OR
Current Problem - There is not current problem, just wanting to make sure I am providing the best care for him.
I haven't decided on a name but am leaning towards Zed or Renegade.
I would love any feedback about his conditions if there should be any changes, I want to provide the best for the little guy.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - He's a 3 1/2 month old ambilobe male panther chameleon. We picked him up exactly a week ago (drove up and got him from Epic Chameleons).
Handling - We left him alone for the first week besides feeding and misting, today was the first day I handled him. He climbed onto my head and I let him sit there for a minute before putting him back in his cage.
Feeding - Right now he's getting small crickets and dubia nymphs. I put about 10 to 15 crickets in his enclosure in the AM which he enjoys hunting, and feed him one or two nymphs on a stick. The crickets are gut-loaded with Bug Burger, dandelion greens, swiss chard and carrots. The roaches are fed Bug Burger. I will be incorporating different worms in his diet soon and getting DinoFuel Raptor to alternate with Bug Burger.
Supplements - Feeders are dusted with Zoo-Med Relpticalcium w/o D3 every other day. Herptivite Multivitamin and Repticalcium w/ D3 will be used twice a month.
Watering - There is a DIY automated dripper/rain system that goes off 4 times for 5 minutes throughout the day. I also hand mist 2-4 times a day for a minute or two each time. I've seen him drink a couple times since bringing him home, but he's a little shy.
Fecal Description - His feces has looked normal (solid and dark brown, with white urate, no yellow). He has not been tested for parasites.
History - His sire is Nacho from Epic Chameleons.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - His cage is a Reptibreeze medium screen cage (16x16x30). When he gets older, I would like to move him to a larger custom built cage.
Lighting - I'm using a ReptiSun T5 HO 24" light, along with a household 40 watt incandescent bulb in a ceramic base dome reflector. The lights are set on a timer for 12 hours on and 12 hours off.
Temperature - The cage floor temp is about 70F and the basking spot is at 85F. The lowest overnight temp has been 65F. I have a analog thermometer/hygrometer in the middle of the cage, a digital thermometer/hygrometer at the bottom of the cage and an infrared thermometer.
Humidity - Humidity stays between 50 to 70%, but spikes after misting. Using an automated drip system and hand misting has maintained the humidity levels. I also have two live plants in the cage.
Plants - There is an umbrella tree and a draceana plant. I also have a large fake vine plant, two small Exo-Terra vines, and two branches
Placement - The cage is in the main bedroom as there isn't a lot of foot traffic and in an open empty closet area. There are no fans or vents near by and the cage is placed about 3.5 feet off the ground on a shelf.
Location - Eugene, OR
Current Problem - There is not current problem, just wanting to make sure I am providing the best care for him.
