Chameleon Info Please...Nosy Be...
- Thread starter Leesha
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Julirs
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If you answer these questions we can help you tweak your setup...
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.
Leesha
New Member
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
-260 Gallon Reptarium Cage (29" x 29" x 72")Mesh Apogee 6' Tall - will post pics at work now...all live plants
-Reptarium Softray 260 Gallon Tall Bin
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
-Smart Light Fluorescent Fixture - 24 Inch (Holds 18" Bulb)
-Zoo Med Reptisun (Ten - 10.0) Fluorescent Bulb 18 Inches
-Zoo Med Repti EXTRA DEEP DOME Lamp Fixture
-Black Heat Infrared Ceramic 150 Watt
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
-Will purchase a Temp gauge. Just got baby today...have crested gecko's and red eye tree frogs in a seperate inclosure. Will post pics...
-Intellitemp Reptile Heat Mat 19.7" x 11.8" (30 Watts)
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
-Will purchase soon
-Mistking System & live plants
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
- Hibiscus
- Drac. Palms...
- Few others
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
-29" x 29" x 72" (6 feet tall)
-branches at the top for him to bask under his heating lamp
-Corner in the kitchen away from traffic close to a back patio door.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
-Canada
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
-Nosy Be Panther Chameleon
-Male
-3months
-Owned only a few hours/just picked him up today
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
-New : pointers appreciated
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
-Have calcium D3 powder for cricket dusting
-Feeding crickets crickets cricket food- container in car can't check what kind now at work.
-Baby crickets purchased 500 from breeder that I got baby from
-INFO needed on Schedule of feeding
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
-D3 in a pink container
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
-Mistking
-Have info for setting up from the breeder...any pointers appreciated
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
-looks like mice poop
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
-Daddy was very friendly and a beautiful bright blue color. I held him and fell inlove...
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.
-Want to know everything and anything you can help me with...
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
-260 Gallon Reptarium Cage (29" x 29" x 72")Mesh Apogee 6' Tall - will post pics at work now...all live plants
-Reptarium Softray 260 Gallon Tall Bin
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
-Smart Light Fluorescent Fixture - 24 Inch (Holds 18" Bulb)
-Zoo Med Reptisun (Ten - 10.0) Fluorescent Bulb 18 Inches
-Zoo Med Repti EXTRA DEEP DOME Lamp Fixture
-Black Heat Infrared Ceramic 150 Watt
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
-Will purchase a Temp gauge. Just got baby today...have crested gecko's and red eye tree frogs in a seperate inclosure. Will post pics...
-Intellitemp Reptile Heat Mat 19.7" x 11.8" (30 Watts)
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
-Will purchase soon
-Mistking System & live plants
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
- Hibiscus
- Drac. Palms...
- Few others
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
-29" x 29" x 72" (6 feet tall)
-branches at the top for him to bask under his heating lamp
-Corner in the kitchen away from traffic close to a back patio door.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
-Canada
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
-Nosy Be Panther Chameleon
-Male
-3months
-Owned only a few hours/just picked him up today
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
-New : pointers appreciated
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
-Have calcium D3 powder for cricket dusting
-Feeding crickets crickets cricket food- container in car can't check what kind now at work.
-Baby crickets purchased 500 from breeder that I got baby from
-INFO needed on Schedule of feeding
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
-D3 in a pink container
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
-Mistking
-Have info for setting up from the breeder...any pointers appreciated
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
-looks like mice poop
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
-Daddy was very friendly and a beautiful bright blue color. I held him and fell inlove...
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.
-Want to know everything and anything you can help me with...
PantherVeileD
New Member
The cage is way too big for this baby panther.
I would recomment cup feeding as well.
Remember to gutload your crickets.
Heat is too strong ... 150w way too hot unless.
any UVB bulb??
D3 vitamins is only supplement twice a month.. You will need a calcium WITHOUT D3 and a multivitamin. (so need to buy those two) theres three all together.
You don't need a heatpad.
I would recomment cup feeding as well.
Remember to gutload your crickets.
Heat is too strong ... 150w way too hot unless.
any UVB bulb??
D3 vitamins is only supplement twice a month.. You will need a calcium WITHOUT D3 and a multivitamin. (so need to buy those two) theres three all together.
You don't need a heatpad.
Leesha
New Member
Thanks...I have a smaller cage for him till he gets bigger...I will use that for a few months...
Yes have the blubs also...3 lights... cage is large so that's why I have a higher watt bulb... I will use our small enclosure for now...Thanks for the info...how often can I hold him without stressing him out?
Leesha
New Member
Not even sure on the Vitamin I have...it's in the car...at work now so will let you all know later...is is a Reptile vit in a pink container...Thanks!!
DylanN
New Member
lol @ " I just got this chameleon, hurry up and tell me how to take care of it. " the random pink container of "vitamins" in your car is calcium, not the multivitamin supplement he will also need.... usually a good idea to learn as much as you can before you buy an animal, instead of buy it first then ask questions later.
DeFishy
New Member
In terms of handling and getting him to be a "friendly" chameleon its a hit or miss. Don't handle him at all (unless absolutely necessary) for the first week or two until he settles in (stress is a big factor in overall health, and more often then not handling causes stress). After this time frame, if he has still decided he likes people (and this can change) then you can work to handle him.
Sit close to his cage so he can see you, after he calms open the door, if he is still calm gently put your hand in the cage near him but beneath him (do not touch him yet). He might either run away, hiss/gape/bite, or crawl onto your hand. If he runs do not chase him, if he hisses/gapes/bites back off and leave him alone for the day, if he crawls onto you slowly take him out and hold him for a short period of time.
When I got my first chameleon I wa fortunate that she'll run onto my hand as soon as I open the door, but my second chameleon, though calm when taken out and when I am around, has to be approached a little more slowly and not as frequently.
Take your time, be patient, and pay attention to your chameleon's mood/colours. It'll tell you a lot. Good luck
Sit close to his cage so he can see you, after he calms open the door, if he is still calm gently put your hand in the cage near him but beneath him (do not touch him yet). He might either run away, hiss/gape/bite, or crawl onto your hand. If he runs do not chase him, if he hisses/gapes/bites back off and leave him alone for the day, if he crawls onto you slowly take him out and hold him for a short period of time.
When I got my first chameleon I wa fortunate that she'll run onto my hand as soon as I open the door, but my second chameleon, though calm when taken out and when I am around, has to be approached a little more slowly and not as frequently.
Take your time, be patient, and pay attention to your chameleon's mood/colours. It'll tell you a lot. Good luck
Leesha
New Member
Just for your information...I had everything including the Chameleon book on the care of chameleon's... Not very helpful are you!
BTW...I couldn't remember the name of the vitamins but the color which was what I picked up when I got my treasure...no need to explain when your not helpful at all.
Leesha
New Member
In terms of handling and getting him to be a "friendly" chameleon its a hit or miss. Don't handle him at all (unless absolutely necessary) for the first week or two until he settles in (stress is a big factor in overall health, and more often then not handling causes stress). After this time frame, if he has still decided he likes people (and this can change) then you can work to handle him.
Sit close to his cage so he can see you, after he calms open the door, if he is still calm gently put your hand in the cage near him but beneath him (do not touch him yet). He might either run away, hiss/gape/bite, or crawl onto your hand. If he runs do not chase him, if he hisses/gapes/bites back off and leave him alone for the day, if he crawls onto you slowly take him out and hold him for a short period of time.
When I got my first chameleon I wa fortunate that she'll run onto my hand as soon as I open the door, but my second chameleon, though calm when taken out and when I am around, has to be approached a little more slowly and not as frequently.
Take your time, be patient, and pay attention to your chameleon's mood/colours. It'll tell you a lot. Good luck
Thank you for your helpful information.
I do notice that when stressed he is a darker color. However if he is close to the mesh he goes dark but not a greyed out color.
He does crawl on my hand and seems very comfortable when I hold him... He stays the same color and doesn't change when out of his cage. Thanks again for the pointers...
reptilemancan
New Member
chameleons arnt realy a holding pet, they hate being held and it stresses them out, only hold them if you realy need to! he looks great though, nice reds and blues coming through!In terms of handling and getting him to be a "friendly" chameleon its a hit or miss. Don't handle him at all (unless absolutely necessary) for the first week or two until he settles in (stress is a big factor in overall health, and more often then not handling causes stress). After this time frame, if he has still decided he likes people (and this can change) then you can work to handle him.
Sit close to his cage so he can see you, after he calms open the door, if he is still calm gently put your hand in the cage near him but beneath him (do not touch him yet). He might either run away, hiss/gape/bite, or crawl onto your hand. If he runs do not chase him, if he hisses/gapes/bites back off and leave him alone for the day, if he crawls onto you slowly take him out and hold him for a short period of time.
When I got my first chameleon I wa fortunate that she'll run onto my hand as soon as I open the door, but my second chameleon, though calm when taken out and when I am around, has to be approached a little more slowly and not as frequently.
Take your time, be patient, and pay attention to your chameleon's mood/colours. It'll tell you a lot. Good luck
need pics of cage!
Leesha
New Member
chameleons arnt realy a holding pet, they hate being held and it stresses them out, only hold them if you realy need to! he looks great though, nice reds and blues coming through!
Ask and you shall receive...
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Wow. Looks like a little jungle. The bromeliads are nice looking.
Leesha
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Lol why thank you!! That's what my daughter said. Then when she saw how small the baby was she thougt I was crazy. LOL. Think she expected the chammy to be as tall as her.
cushcameleon
New Member
Congratulations on the Nosey Be. I think all first time chameleon owners ask about handling and how often they can hold their chams, I know I did . Anyways, from experience with my chameleon, it is best to handle them as little as possible. You have a very cool setup by the way, you cham will love that.
. Anyways, from experience with my chameleon, it is best to handle them as little as possible. You have a very cool setup by the way, you cham will love that.
jones5233
New Member
The Dust you have that comes in a pink container sounds like Rep Cal Calcium with D3. You want to get some without d3 also for everyday dusting. just use the d3 twice a month. Then Rep Cal also makes Herpvite which should be used once a month. here is a link to some questions about dusting:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-often-dust-food-23800/
-Eric
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-often-dust-food-23800/
-Eric
reptilemancan
New Member
Leesha
New Member
your cage looks great!!!! if only my cage was that good looking
Awww thank you everyone...
Thanks for the extra info and it is called Repcal...It took some work but I think he loves it too! My jungle is coming together nicely!!
Just added one more viney plant that my baby will love...OMG I just remembered he shed today. It lasting all day and he's done!! He was doing some weird things and didn't want me near him...!! Is that normal when they shed?
He puffed out and tried shaking/rubbing the skin off hisself... really cool to watch. I was out most of the day and when I came back and saw he was peeling I was in a state of shock...
Anything I should know about this time? He also didn't eat anything all day...is that normal?
https://www.chameleonforums.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6168&original=1&c=8
