Mouth open periodically

[Presto905]

Hello!
My guy has been sitting periodically with his mouth open. I don't hear any crackling and I don't see any extra saliva. His tongue looks like it's in good shape and his humidity and temperature are at appropriate levels. Whenever my Mist King goes off, or I get close to inspect, he closes his mouth. He is a 10 month old designer panther chameleon. His main diet are gut-loaded crickets dusted with calcium everyday, and calcium with D3 once a month. I give him green hornworms, Mega worms, and butter worms as treats every so often. We live in CT, but the temperatures inside my apt are not extreme. A comfortable 74 degrees F. He lives in a screened in reptibreeze terrarium and has lots of foliage. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Peachypink]

He's very pretty. What are his basking temps and what lights do you have for him?

 

[Presto905]

Thank you! He has a 60watt daylight bulb and a 5.0 uvb bulb. Basking spot is at about 83F right now.

 

[Peachypink]

Mine does that too on occasion when he's under his basking spot. He's just regulating his temps.

Above 9 months you can raise his basking temps to between 85-90. 83 isn't far off though.

 

[jpowell86]

He also looks like he is preparing for a shed. They will open their mouths during this process many times to help break open the skin and promote the shed.

 

[Presto905]

He also looks like he is preparing for a shed. They will open their mouths during this process many times to help break open the skin and promote the shed.

You know, I was wondering if that had to do with it too. Hes right on time for a shed. Thank you so much!

 

[Presto905]

Mine does that too on occasion when he's under his basking spot. He's just regulating his temps.

Above 9 months you can raise his basking temps to between 85-90. 83 isn't far off though.

Thank you very much for your prompt responses! I just love the little guy and I know that I care for him to the best of my abilities and Ive done a lot of research on Chams previous and during ownership. This forum has really helped me out with instant feedback.

 

[Peachypink]

Thank you very much for your prompt responses! I just love the little guy and I know that I care for him to the best of my abilities and Ive done a lot of research on Chams previous and during ownership. This forum has really helped me out with instant feedback.

This is definitely a great place for feedback and proper care help. He is a stunning guy. I love the shade of green he has!

 

[medgecko]

I'd be (re)naming him Yule Brenner.