New jackson sleep in the day...

[mat1994]

So I got my chameleon Friday from Florida Orlando a nice healthy active jackson. I got him at 10 am and drove down to canada ontario ottawa. I saw him sleep in his box on and off at night. Today is Saturday an he sleeping since 3pm till now is it tht he tired ? Or sick ? He nice green. More info ask me...

 

[ReptileLove18]

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[mat1994]

please fill this out it might help pinpoint what is going on

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
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Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

I've only had him since yesterday. He was in a box for the ride up at 75F in the car. I took him out the box he was moving an looked good and he climb on his branch and went to bed right away. Idk what the local store was feeding but I do no he gave 3 days a week calcium without d3 and a 5.0 uvb. That's all I know from what I got. I would fill that put but it hasn't even been a day at my house.
Ps: he was 22hr in the box I drove from Florida to ottawa canada

 

[Lovereps]

As long as he wasn't getting overheated and dehydrated by being blasted with the hot air outlet in the car, he may just be a little disoriented from the trip.
Did you give him nice long mistings to ensure that he is well hydrated?

 

[mat1994]

As long as he wasn't getting overheated and dehydrated by being blasted with the hot air outlet in the car, he may just be a little disoriented from the trip.
Did you give him nice long mistings to ensure that he is well hydrated?

I made sure he wasn't getting hot
Air on him and a good temp in the car and I did spray his cage and a bit on him he didn't like that to much.

 

[ang05]

I would just watch him/her. If it is staying nice and green eyes wide open, eating and drinking then things will be okay. Keep us posted. By no means am I an expert, but I have done my reading, and asked my questions. Good Luck with your new friend!

 

[Lovereps]

I hope you're aware that Jackson's require rather high humidity, longer mistings and only 1/2 the supplements compared to Veileds/Panthers.
They tend to be rather shy so plenty of leaf cover is best for them.
typically, longer mistings are required to get them to drink, so many people get a Mistking or Aquazamp system to help with hydration.

This new caresheet, posted by the moderators, has great info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

 

[mat1994]

I would just watch him/her. If it is staying nice and green eyes wide open, eating and drinking then things will be okay. Keep us posted. By no means am I an expert, but I have done my reading, and asked my questions. Good Luck with your new friend!

I hope you're aware that Jackson's require rather high humidity, longer mistings and only 1/2 the supplements compared to Veileds/Panthers.
They tend to be rather shy so plenty of leaf cover is best for them.
typically, longer mistings are required to get them to drink, so many people get a Mistking or Aquazamp system to help with hydration.

This new caresheet, posted by the moderators, has great info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/.

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Thanks guys ! And yes I know I have a misting system and thanks for the info guys ill keep you guys up ill see tmr how he is doing

 

[crocky]

If it was dark in the travel box that may be why his eyes were closed. When they since dark they hunker down. Did you go to Fl just to get this guy? That is one long drive!!

 

[mat1994]

I would just watch him/her. If it is staying nice and green eyes wide open, eating and drinking then things will be okay. Keep us posted. By no means am I an expert, but I have done my reading, and asked my questions. Good Luck with your new friend!

I hope you're aware that Jackson's require rather high humidity, longer mistings and only 1/2 the supplements compared to Veileds/Panthers.
They tend to be rather shy so plenty of leaf cover is best for them.
typically, longer mistings are required to get them to drink, so many people get a Mistking or Aquazamp system to help with hydration.

This new caresheet, posted by the moderators, has great info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

If it was dark in the travel box that may be why his eyes were closed. When they since dark they hunker down. Did you go to Fl just to get this guy? That is one long drive!!

He up and moving and drinking ! So it was just the ride and no hahaha I was enjoying orlando and Clearwater when I went to a local pet store and saw the little jackson I had toget him!! Thanks everyone

 

[Lovereps]

That's good news. Thanks for updating.
He is up rather early--please be sure he gets 12 hours of complete darkness to rest.