Cham sat on floor - please help!

[lizgentry]

Lovely - order placed!

Thanks

 

[ToniandGizmo]

the powersun isn't really what you want for a cham in a cage. They put out a LOT of UV. I would suggest moving to a Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 and a 50-60w heat lamp (normal household spot). put both above a basking spot, about 6" from the basking area and you will be providing good light for her to bask in.

The ambient temps seem a little warm... if you can cool them down a tad it would be good. and rasing the basking temp would be good too... they can take it up to about low 90s in the basking area.... but she is young so you are in an OK range... just a tad cool, so it could go warmer by a bit.
I would also set up a dripper. You can use a large cup with a pin hole in the bottom and use a cup or bowl that is covered with screen to catch the water or let the water run off into some sort of drainage..... or the plant pot... Chams drink from moving water. So making the water drip on leaves is good, she'll know to lick the leaves.

I second this recommendation! Get yourself a Med Reptisun 5.0 Linear and a 50w heat lamp. That and the dripper will really help. Good luck with your beautiful girl.

 

[lizgentry]

Thank you!

I have a reptisun 5.0 linear here for one of my snakes - but the snake can do without for a while.

She seems fine now - just still very dull in colour.

If all else fails i have a brilliant reptile vet near me who will make house calls for a little extra - i may just pay and have him come to have a quick check up.

Thanks again!

 

[lizgentry]

Also, can the reptisun go in the cage down one of the joins? Im not too sure how to put it over the viv as they are quite long (if im thinking of the right thing)

 

[summoner12]

Also, can the reptisun go in the cage down one of the joins? Im not too sure how to put it over the viv as they are quite long (if im thinking of the right thing)

They come in different sizes. A 5.0 comes in as short of a tube as 15" but I would get the 18" and place it diagonally on top of the cage.