cigdoll
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I'm not sure if my cham has respiratory infection, I was told and from what researches have said that if your cham breathes with their mouth opened while making a crackling/wheezing noise then it is a respiratory infection. Here are some info on my cham Kiddo.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Kiddo, 3 months old male Veiled Chameleon and has been under my care for 1 month.
Handling - I handle Kiddo 4-5 times a week to either clean something in the cage or bring him outside for some sun.
Feeding - I'm currently feeding Kiddo small-medium crickets gut-loaded with diced apples, celery and carrots. I feed him an estimate of 7-10 crickets before noon and before evening.
Supplements - I'm using Rep-Cal Calcium 0% D3 for every day, Rep-Cal Herptivite and Rep-Cal with D3 once every two weeks.
Watering - I have a MistKing setup for 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:00pm; they are on for 3 minutes each session. I also have a water dripper that drips from 11am-7pm and I've seen him drink from the dripper once or twice when I happen to look.
Fecal Description - I clean up his droppings twice a day and the color is white with a tiny bit of light yellowish orange at the very tip. I purchased Kiddo at a local reptile shop called Amazon Reptile Center which is rated Top 5 in my region and Kiddo has never been tested for parasites since he's been under my care.
History - Kiddo has been under my care for 1 month now since I brought him home from the shop. I did bring him home to a fully equipped screen enclosure.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Exo-Terra Flexarrium(screen) and it's 16x16x30.
Lighting - Zilla Slimline with 18" Reptisun 5.0 and currently not using a basking lamp due to his age. The light is automated for 12 hours starting at 9:00am and ending at 9:00pm.
Temperature - From cage floor is at 70f-72f and highest spot of the cage is at 80f-82f. I don't know the overnight temperature and I'm using an Exo-Terra Analog Thermometer gauge, will be upgrading to digital.
Humidity - Humidity levels averaging between 55%-65% +/-. I'm currently using my automated misting system to try to maintain these levels with fake silk plants, umbrella plant, croton and a dracaena. I'm using an Exo Terra Analog Hygrometer gauge, will be upgrading to digital.
Plants - I have a Schefflera Arboricola(Umbrella Plant), croton and a dracaena.
Placement - The cage is located in the guest room with no direct air vents or fans and has low traffic. It's just about 5 feet from the floor to the top of the cage.
Location - Southern California
Current Problem - Now, the thing is my cham is breathing with his mouth closed and he's making this light bubbling sound; no wheezing or crackling(not sure how this sounds)? I'm too confused
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Kiddo, 3 months old male Veiled Chameleon and has been under my care for 1 month.
Handling - I handle Kiddo 4-5 times a week to either clean something in the cage or bring him outside for some sun.
Feeding - I'm currently feeding Kiddo small-medium crickets gut-loaded with diced apples, celery and carrots. I feed him an estimate of 7-10 crickets before noon and before evening.
Supplements - I'm using Rep-Cal Calcium 0% D3 for every day, Rep-Cal Herptivite and Rep-Cal with D3 once every two weeks.
Watering - I have a MistKing setup for 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:00pm; they are on for 3 minutes each session. I also have a water dripper that drips from 11am-7pm and I've seen him drink from the dripper once or twice when I happen to look.
Fecal Description - I clean up his droppings twice a day and the color is white with a tiny bit of light yellowish orange at the very tip. I purchased Kiddo at a local reptile shop called Amazon Reptile Center which is rated Top 5 in my region and Kiddo has never been tested for parasites since he's been under my care.
History - Kiddo has been under my care for 1 month now since I brought him home from the shop. I did bring him home to a fully equipped screen enclosure.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Exo-Terra Flexarrium(screen) and it's 16x16x30.
Lighting - Zilla Slimline with 18" Reptisun 5.0 and currently not using a basking lamp due to his age. The light is automated for 12 hours starting at 9:00am and ending at 9:00pm.
Temperature - From cage floor is at 70f-72f and highest spot of the cage is at 80f-82f. I don't know the overnight temperature and I'm using an Exo-Terra Analog Thermometer gauge, will be upgrading to digital.
Humidity - Humidity levels averaging between 55%-65% +/-. I'm currently using my automated misting system to try to maintain these levels with fake silk plants, umbrella plant, croton and a dracaena. I'm using an Exo Terra Analog Hygrometer gauge, will be upgrading to digital.
Plants - I have a Schefflera Arboricola(Umbrella Plant), croton and a dracaena.
Placement - The cage is located in the guest room with no direct air vents or fans and has low traffic. It's just about 5 feet from the floor to the top of the cage.
Location - Southern California
Current Problem - Now, the thing is my cham is breathing with his mouth closed and he's making this light bubbling sound; no wheezing or crackling(not sure how this sounds)? I'm too confused
