Kaizen
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I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I’m not sure I can add anything that you more experienced chammers haven’t already said. Love the setup, keep chamming!
Female Panther "Rescue"
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Kristen Wilkins
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It’s not odd but you always want to be prepared . If she has lower temps and she not over fed she. possibly not lay or less in between with fewer eggs .Haha, yayyy!
I expect to see some gravid coloration fairly soon... is it unusual for a female to have not laid anything by ~1year? I'll sneak in an xray when I go for her exam, out of curiosity. She doesn't seem especially hefty, and nothing's clearly palpable as of yet.
I'll do some more research on females and laying. I really want the best for her! She seems especially active since I took her outside for some sun.
I know nothing about the bio set up just to be honest with u...if its breeding or other thing i can show support...thank u for being here with us
Kristen Wilkins
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My girl Frances only laid 2 clutches she would have been 5 this summer . All three of my other girls have not laid at all . 2 being well over 1 and the other being almost 1 .
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Kristen Wilkins
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There’s a fine line though with what I mean by lower . She need enough heat to digest properly and not run into respiratory issues .
Thanks for coming now let us know what do you think about the cage??
GoodKarma19
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I'm trying to keep her at ~4 feeders every other day, with a basking temp between 80-85 (her light is angled for lots of choices). Would you recommend any adjustments? Hopefully that'll keep her laying limited, though I'll be sure to get a bin set up asap! I'll do some thinking and see if I can make something fit in her enclosure... if not, I'll make her an external.
Kristen Wilkins
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Keep her lower then 85 . 83 is a good temp . Yes it’s recommended 85+ but I’m my experience that leads to big clutches with girls . If your not breeding her you want as small as possible . How old is she ? My girls only eat 3 days a week . Depending on what I’m feeding is how I pick amount. Once I know they have eggs I go to 2 days .
GoodKarma19
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It's 85F directly at the screen, and her primary basking branch is 82-83. I'll play it by ear re: feeding and use my common sense.
Thank you!Lily's approximately a year old, though I dont have a hatch date or anything. The pet store recieved her "when she was little" (I'm assuming ~3mo) last summer, so she likely hatched in April/May of last year by my reckoning!
Edit: I'll be taking weekly weights to keep track of trends.
Kristen Wilkins
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You have fine commonsense no gray matter lol . Yes I would go to 3 days a week . Now she is your baby and you know best for her . Each is there one what works for one may not another . Your doing a great job xo .It's 85F directly at the screen, and her primary basking branch is 82-83. I'll play it by ear re: feeding and use my common sense.
Lily's approximately a year old, though I dont have a hatch date or anything. The pet store recieved her "when she was little" (I'm assuming ~3mo) last summer, so she likely hatched in April/May of last year by my reckoning!
GoodKarma19
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Thank you! I'm trying my hardest!
Are there any benefits to feeding a small amount daily, as opposed to larger amounts every couple days?
I'm just curious - not arguing at all! Seems like they'd at least catch 1 insect per day in the wild.
Kristen Wilkins
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That’s great as well on weekly weight . Great job . @jamest0o0 when you have a sec could you please look over the condo . James is the bio man . Also @jannb when you have a sec any thoughts on Miss lily that’s not on here ? I know @Matt Vanilla Gorilla has been tagged but I will as well tag him . Oh brother when you have a sec can you please add any thoughts . Thank you all .It's 85F directly at the screen, and her primary basking branch is 82-83. I'll play it by ear re: feeding and use my common sense.
Lily's approximately a year old, though I dont have a hatch date or anything. The pet store recieved her "when she was little" (I'm assuming ~3mo) last summer, so she likely hatched in April/May of last year by my reckoning!
Edit: I'll be taking weekly weights to keep track of trends.
Matt Vanilla Gorilla
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Looks great to me. When the summer heat comes in iit's ul glory you might have to make sure the cage does not get too hot with all the light on top. Make sure there is a lay bin.
Kristen Wilkins
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I don’t think so not with females . Let some other put their two cents in . @alphakenc whats your thoughts on that ?Thank you! I'm trying my hardest!
Are there any benefits to feeding a small amount daily, as opposed to larger amounts every couple days?
Kristen Wilkins
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thank you brother .
GoodKarma19
Chameleon Enthusiast
I hold the dubiously lucky position of having a basement suite with temperatures that are stable year round. It doesn't budge past 69-70F ambient temperature, and that's with a small oil radiator running!
The current set up isnt bioactive, but the next one will be! Soon (TM)...
The current set up isnt bioactive, but the next one will be! Soon (TM)...
Kristen Wilkins
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Oh ok sorry for the misunderstanding . Pick James brain on it . I’m sure you have done the research . He might give you some idea though .
GoodKarma19
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Kristen Wilkins
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Fantastic I can’t wait to see pics all done it will be outstanding for sure .We've been chatting, haha! I have very extravagant plans.
