Finally, my first chameleon!!

[Daesie11]

I would like everyone to meet my new panther chameleon, Pesto! He is about 3 months old and a super curious and active boy. I picked him up today from Billy at Colorado Chameleons, he is brother to @CamoChameleonsHuman s boy Blue!
The first 2 pictures are in his new home, the other 2 were when we were picking him out. I already offered him a cricket just to calm him down and he took it from me immediately!

 

[alphakenc]

My kind of baby just like camo's

 

[krikinit]

Hey alright! Congratulations. I like Pesto. Cool name.

 

[Chameleomom]

Sweet precious little baby

 

[Beman]

Awwwwww such a little man! I love him!

 

[Daesie11]

Awwwwww such a little man! I love him!

He is so cute! I love him so much already. He was totally fine with being handled, he just wanted to keep running up my boyfriends arm (he is 6'7, big hairy tree) and showed no signs of stress at all like some of his others did.

 

[Beman]

He is so cute! I love him so much already. He was totally fine with being handled, he just wanted to keep running up my boyfriends arm (he is 6'7, big hairy tree) and showed no signs of stress at all like some of his others did.

Lol too fun!!!! Enjoy the baby months they grow like little weeds! You blink and their bigger

 

[Daesie11]

Lol too fun!!!! Enjoy the baby months they grow like little weeds! You blink and their bigger

I'm honestly counting on that. I feel like him being so small makes him so much more fragile and I feel like I cant take my eyes off of him or something will happen lol

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Congratulations! He was my 2nd choice I'm so happy for you and so happy my little Blue has a clutch mate we can watch grow together on here.

 

[Daesie11]

Looks like weve got a climber. Good thing I raised my basking bulb up, as recommended! Do I need to raise my quad fixture also, or does that not give off enough heat to be concerned?

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Looks like weve got a climber. Good thing I raised my basking bulb up, as recommended! Do I need to raise my quad fixture also, or does that not give off enough heat to be concerned?

Mine did that the first hour too too funny! No your quad light doesn't give off enough heat and raising it would defeat its purpose. Just raise your basking light. I did as well as switching to a 50w. Baby's don't need it too warm

 

[Daesie11]

Mine did that the first hour too too funny! No your quad light doesn't give off enough heat and raising it would defeat its purpose. Just raise your basking light. I did as well as switching to a 50w. Baby's don't need it too warm

I honestly dont remember what wattage I got for mine I have it raised over 6in off the enclosure so it should be ok?? If I noticed anything I'll grab a new bulb asap!

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

I honestly dont remember what wattage I got for mine I have it raised over 6in off the enclosure so it should be ok?? If I noticed anything I'll grab a new bulb asap!

If you haven't grabbed one yet pick up a infrared thermometer. As long as he's not above 80-85 at this age he's golden.

 

[Daesie11]

If you haven't grabbed one yet pick up a infrared thermometer. As long as he's not above 80-85 at this age he's golden.

I have a probe thermometer set up in his enclosure but I've been meaning to get an infrared. Suggestions?

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

I have a probe thermometer set up in his enclosure but I've been meaning to get an infrared. Suggestions?

Harbor Freight lol

 

[Clayton0520]

Congrats on your new little guy!! He’s so handsome and friendly looking. Keep us updated on his growth!

 

[emmrycham]

panthers are always cute but they are especially cute when babies. congrats on your new little!

 

[Daesie11]

Day 1 update! He is still nervous in his new home. He has taken 4 feeders from me (with feeding tongs) and hunted down a loose cricket on his own! He has spent just about 100% of his time here on the roof of the enclosure on my day off tomorrow I'm going to see about adding some more branches higher up so maybe he will get off the top. I'm hoping by this weekend he will feel more comfortable and eat some more!
P.s. how do you all cope with how dang CUTE they are when they sleep???

 

[emmrycham]

Day 1 update! He is still nervous in his new home. He has taken 4 feeders from me (with feeding tongs) and hunted down a loose cricket on his own! He has spent just about 100% of his time here on the roof of the enclosure on my day off tomorrow I'm going to see about adding some more branches higher up so maybe he will get off the top. I'm hoping by this weekend he will feel more comfortable and eat some more!
P.s. how do you all cope with how dang CUTE they are when they sleep???

when my girl goes to bed, i find myself constantly (and quietly!) peeking through the sheet to watch her sleep. like shes my newborn baby or something LOL

 

[Daesie11]

when my girl goes to bed, i find myself constantly (and quietly!) peeking through the sheet to watch her sleep. like shes my newborn baby or something LOL

My boy found himself a nice snug place covered in leaves high up in the enclosure and I just couldn't handle it!