Chameleons itching eyes
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Is there white bulbs I’m able to leave on at night?
CalamityCrow
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You don't need to leave heat on at night for chameleons - in their natural habitat they have a decent temperature drop at night and that's very important for their body processes. They need a drop into the 50s/60s at night for that.
Also, it's hard to tell but are they being kept in separate cages?
Here's some great info on temperatures and overall husbandry for Jacksons: https://chameleonacademy.com/wp-con...ry-Trioceros-jacksonii-xantholophus-2022B.pdf
So no bulbs on at night. They can not sleep if there is light. 12 hours uvb and heat on and 12 hours with everything off.
@JacksJill can you provide other info for Jacksons?
@JacksJill can you provide other info for Jacksons?
You probably know this already but your male and female are different sub-species. She is a xanth and he is a jacksonii. They are not compatible for breeding.
Mine will rub their eyes prior to shedding but other eye problems due to improper supplementation or lights that are too strong could be a factor. If they start a shed in the next day or two that is likely it but you should check your lights and supplements according to the care sheets in the mean time.
I would recommend reviewing the Academy pages linked above or the links below and I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have from there.
My Jackson's Supplement Schedule
Mine will rub their eyes prior to shedding but other eye problems due to improper supplementation or lights that are too strong could be a factor. If they start a shed in the next day or two that is likely it but you should check your lights and supplements according to the care sheets in the mean time.
I would recommend reviewing the Academy pages linked above or the links below and I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have from there.
My Jackson's Supplement Schedule
- This is the caresheet from this site if you haven't seen it and you want to take care of a Jackson's Chameleon read it. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/
- An alternate care sheet from the Chameleon Academy also very good
https://chameleonacademy.com/the-jacksons-chameleon-trioceros-jacksonii/ - Article on the three recognized species of Jackson's Chameleons and some care and breeding information. Chameleons Online E-Zine by Kent Manchen http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulManchen.html
