quinnhj91
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Hello everyone! My name is Quinn, and my boyfriend Gage and I are entirely new to the chameleon scene. He had been doing research and wanting a chameleon for quite some time, and originally wanted a Jackson's chameleon. However, we wound up meeting someone moving out of state that was selling a fully set up adult enclosure with "all the fixins", a smaller baby/juvi enclosure, a misting system, and a baby panther chameleon all for quite a good deal.
That being said, here's Apollo!
He seems to be adjusting quite well, and we've done a lot of reading to try and ensure we're doing everything as perfectly as we can. Still, we're new at this. Our only other reptile is a leopard gecko and he is obviously, literally and as the saying goes, a whole 'nother animal. I figured I'd fill out the ask form and if anyone sees or spots something totally off we're doing, or has any tips and general pointers, we could be pointed in the right direction?
Chameleon Info:
My Chameleon - Apollo is a male (from the breeder's judgement) panther chameleon who was born 4/22. He's about 1.5 weeks shy of three months old.
Handling - We got him two days ago, on the 8th, and handled him then. Just let him climb on our arms and such. Since getting home, we've just kept him in his enclosure and plan on keeping handling to a minimum.
Feeding - We have been feeding Apollo flightless fruit flies, generally putting in about 15-20 three times a day. We usually time it around when his mist has gone off.
Supplements - We have Zoo Med Repti Calcium (no d3 no phosphorus) to use about every feeding, the calcium with d3 for twice a month, and then a Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin for 1-2 times a month.
Watering - We have an automated mister that is set to go off three times a day for 90 seconds. I personally haven't seen him drink off a leaf but I have seen him get really jazzed about the mist and move to better position himself in it, so I do think he is drinking.
Fecal Description - Since we've had him I have personally seen him go once, and my boyfriend another. The one I saw was the day we'd brought him home. The urate was the teeniest bit yellow tinged, but this was also directly before his first misting after the car ride home. The brown bit was a bit wet but formed.
Cage Info:
(pardon the cords and scissors, we were moving things around a bit)
Cage Type - It's all screen, 16" x 16" x 30"
Lighting - We have a Zoo Med 5.0 UVB light, and a Fluker's dimmer clamp lamp with a 75wt bulb. His lighting schedule is 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Temperature - The basking area under the light is, according to the sensor on the branch directly beneath it, about 84 degrees. The temps towards the bottom of his cage are around 72-75 with the lights. At night it falls to about 70 flat as that's our apt temp.
Humidity - Our humidity gauge has been a bit slow to respond so we're planning on getting a new one. From its most reliable readouts, the humidity is about 65, spiking higher after mists.
Plants - Not yet. We plan to when he's old enough to move into his larger cage, so quite a while yet, and still don't know what kind.
Placement - His cage is beside our couch, beside two walls. It's like a little corner in our living room. He's on a table that is about a foot off the ground. Not near any vents or fans.
Location - We are located in Mesa, AZ.
Alright, I think that's all the info. I really hope that we're on the right track with the little guy, but if anything seems off or if further clarification is needed please let me know! I'm the type of person who likes to go above and beyond for their pets, and Apollo is no exception. There's just a lot of info out there and some of it is contradictory or vague, so I wanted to get the best personal opinions. Thanks in advance!
That being said, here's Apollo!
He seems to be adjusting quite well, and we've done a lot of reading to try and ensure we're doing everything as perfectly as we can. Still, we're new at this. Our only other reptile is a leopard gecko and he is obviously, literally and as the saying goes, a whole 'nother animal. I figured I'd fill out the ask form and if anyone sees or spots something totally off we're doing, or has any tips and general pointers, we could be pointed in the right direction?
Chameleon Info:
My Chameleon - Apollo is a male (from the breeder's judgement) panther chameleon who was born 4/22. He's about 1.5 weeks shy of three months old.
Handling - We got him two days ago, on the 8th, and handled him then. Just let him climb on our arms and such. Since getting home, we've just kept him in his enclosure and plan on keeping handling to a minimum.
Feeding - We have been feeding Apollo flightless fruit flies, generally putting in about 15-20 three times a day. We usually time it around when his mist has gone off.
Supplements - We have Zoo Med Repti Calcium (no d3 no phosphorus) to use about every feeding, the calcium with d3 for twice a month, and then a Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin for 1-2 times a month.
Watering - We have an automated mister that is set to go off three times a day for 90 seconds. I personally haven't seen him drink off a leaf but I have seen him get really jazzed about the mist and move to better position himself in it, so I do think he is drinking.
Fecal Description - Since we've had him I have personally seen him go once, and my boyfriend another. The one I saw was the day we'd brought him home. The urate was the teeniest bit yellow tinged, but this was also directly before his first misting after the car ride home. The brown bit was a bit wet but formed.
Cage Info:
(pardon the cords and scissors, we were moving things around a bit)
Cage Type - It's all screen, 16" x 16" x 30"
Lighting - We have a Zoo Med 5.0 UVB light, and a Fluker's dimmer clamp lamp with a 75wt bulb. His lighting schedule is 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Temperature - The basking area under the light is, according to the sensor on the branch directly beneath it, about 84 degrees. The temps towards the bottom of his cage are around 72-75 with the lights. At night it falls to about 70 flat as that's our apt temp.
Humidity - Our humidity gauge has been a bit slow to respond so we're planning on getting a new one. From its most reliable readouts, the humidity is about 65, spiking higher after mists.
Plants - Not yet. We plan to when he's old enough to move into his larger cage, so quite a while yet, and still don't know what kind.
Placement - His cage is beside our couch, beside two walls. It's like a little corner in our living room. He's on a table that is about a foot off the ground. Not near any vents or fans.
Location - We are located in Mesa, AZ.
Alright, I think that's all the info. I really hope that we're on the right track with the little guy, but if anything seems off or if further clarification is needed please let me know! I'm the type of person who likes to go above and beyond for their pets, and Apollo is no exception. There's just a lot of info out there and some of it is contradictory or vague, so I wanted to get the best personal opinions. Thanks in advance!
