panther eating tank back

[aki]

Ive noticed my panther has taken up chewing at the exoterra backing polystyrene. Is this toxic, he's well fed. Is it hunger or bordom thats doing thing? I dont want him to get ill from it

 

[Ruganut]

If he is eating it, I would take it out straight away Not sure if polystyrene is toxic to chams, but from an impaction point of view I just wouldnt risk it anyway.

I've not heard of chams eating the backing of an Exo-Terra. I have seen the backing melt though, due to the basking lights being too close. Have you seen him eat it ? Does he 'nibble' at it, or take big chunks ?

As to the cause, hopefully someone will be along with a bit more experience than me to give you an answer. Fairly sure a nice fat tasty gutloaded cricket is more appertising than polystyrene, so I would like to know what would encourage this behaviour too !

 

[xeonic]

LOL Do you smoke pot? Maybe he has the second hand munchies.

I would take out the background. it's not edible.

 

[aki]

I havnt seen him eat it just sort of chewing at it. Im usually at work but been off for a week and noticed him do it a few times now.

Could be second hand munchies

 

[xeonic]

Then it's settled. your chameleon is a lite weight and should be cut off for health reasons.

 

[carol5208]

remove it. He may be chewing on it today and eating it tomorrow. I would not take the chance. I know your cage might not look as cool without it but you could be risking your chameleons health or life. Not worth it!!

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

How old is your panther and how big is the exo-terra?

Remove the background asap because it could easily cause problems if he's eating it.

 

[aki]

not sure on age, hes not too old 6months at a guess. Its a 60x45x45 tank