mbondy
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Ambilobe Panther Male around 3 months old almost 4, I've had him for almost a week on Monday
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Very short, maybe a few minutes as he likes to be handled!!
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Feeding crickets, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, somewhere in the middle. They are gutloading with fresh veggies and fruits every other day. I put the feeders in about 30 min after I put all lights on. I take them out about 2 hours before bed time, put in about 15 or so.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Have all three dusters, use the vitamins about every three days and the other once a week.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
He is drinking, I mist at least 4 times a day for two minutes. I also have a dripper going throughout the day.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
The consistency is normal though the color is somewhat strange, it is black and white but occasionally has a bit of orange/yellow in the middle
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Small screen cage correct for his size
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
UVB and Basking light, lights are on from 7 to 7.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
About 85 degrees under the basking and goes to 70-75 lower in the cage. Night temps are up 60-62
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Live umbrella and hibiscus plant
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?
On a desk, not a lot of traffic and very quiet about all day.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
He really is not eating much at all, I know it's normal for him to be a little stressed but I would expect him to start eating soon, the feces matter color also concerns me. He's a good drinker and very sweet, I've feeders in both a cup and free ranging. Earlier in the week he was eating but only very little. He also seems much smaller to me then a cham almost turning 4 months. What do you think I should do? I'm a very concerned parent!! I really love this guy and he's super sweet and likes to be handled...need help!
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Ambilobe Panther Male around 3 months old almost 4, I've had him for almost a week on Monday
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Very short, maybe a few minutes as he likes to be handled!!
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Feeding crickets, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, somewhere in the middle. They are gutloading with fresh veggies and fruits every other day. I put the feeders in about 30 min after I put all lights on. I take them out about 2 hours before bed time, put in about 15 or so.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Have all three dusters, use the vitamins about every three days and the other once a week.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
He is drinking, I mist at least 4 times a day for two minutes. I also have a dripper going throughout the day.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
The consistency is normal though the color is somewhat strange, it is black and white but occasionally has a bit of orange/yellow in the middle
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Small screen cage correct for his size
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
UVB and Basking light, lights are on from 7 to 7.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
About 85 degrees under the basking and goes to 70-75 lower in the cage. Night temps are up 60-62
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Live umbrella and hibiscus plant
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?
On a desk, not a lot of traffic and very quiet about all day.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
He really is not eating much at all, I know it's normal for him to be a little stressed but I would expect him to start eating soon, the feces matter color also concerns me. He's a good drinker and very sweet, I've feeders in both a cup and free ranging. Earlier in the week he was eating but only very little. He also seems much smaller to me then a cham almost turning 4 months. What do you think I should do? I'm a very concerned parent!! I really love this guy and he's super sweet and likes to be handled...need help!
How the heck do I gut load a meal worm?! lol
