Jimmy's Finally Home

[Sammy Grigio]

After much work and careful planning, Jimmy is finally here! I wasn't able to get the best pics yet as he's had a very long and arduous journey from Maryland all the way to Alaska, and thus is really stressed. I didn't want to bother him anymore than he already has been.

A HUGE thank you to Jonathan at iPardalis for this amazing specimen. The pictures really don't do him justice.

 

[kinyonga]

Nice looking little chameleon! Hope you enjoy him!

 

[janjan20]

Congrats!! He’s beautiful!!

 

[Sammy Grigio]

Could the more experienced keepers here give me a rough idea of how long it will take for him to get acclimated to his new home? I filled his feeder container up with an assortment of bugs without actually counting and now realize that I have no way of knowing if he's eaten any of them yet. I worry about the stress effecting his health and food intake. I haven't seen him eat yet. I have seen him drink a little.

I feel like a nervous wreck while I'm at work during the day wondering if he's doing ok or getting to close to the lights and so on. Somebody please comfort me lol!

 

[janjan20]

He will be fine lol! It’s normal for them to take a couple of days to get acclimated. If he drank that’s good. More than likely he is eating when you are gone. Mine was a very very shy eater. Just give them space...as far as the lights go as long as you have the appropriate temps he should be fine.

 

[nightanole]

Them clear zip ties wont last long under UVB light. You need to get the outdoor ones with the black carbon. They should be about the same price.

 

[Sammy Grigio]

Duly noted. I didn't know that. The zip tie situation is still ever changing as I refine the set up and make changes to the positioning of furniture and accessories. I do in fact have the carbon ties so that won't be a problem. Thank you for the insight!