Random Black spots on tail??

squeekz1992

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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon
RBCB Ambilobe Panther4 months and one day :)
How long has it been in your care?
2 months
Handling -
How often do you handle your chameleon?Everyday pretty much, he flippin loves me :D comes out of the cage on his own and loves to explore
Feeding -
What are you feeding your cham? Crickets and phoenix worms as a staple, along with hornworms and I've also tried silkies, he doesn't like them much lol
What amount? About 15 crickets, and maybe 5 or 6 worms, he is cup fed, along with hand fed. I've tried freerange, but he prefers the cup/hand
What is the schedule? 15 crickets and two worms in the morning, and then 4 (ish) phoenix worms around 3 or 4oclock
How are you gut-loading your feeders? Gutloaded with Repashy bug burger, along with fresh carrots, peas, squash, and celery (that's the gutload for this week, I have some form of variation with the veggies)
Supplements -
What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?RepCal calcium no D3 daily, RepCal calcium with D3 once monthly, along with a multivitamin once monthly. I just did the D3 and Multivite supp today, but I usually do it on the 13th
Watering -
What kind of watering technique do you use? Hand mist
How often and how long to you mist? 3-4 times daily anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes
Do you see your chameleon drinking? Yes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Regular brown, bright white urate
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? No
History -

Cage Info:
Cage Type -
Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) DIY screen cage
What are the dimensions? 30x16x16
Lighting -
What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? Basking light is a regular 25W bulb, UVB is the linear reptiSUN 5.0, I will be changing the UVB on Christmas
What is your daily lighting schedule?On at 8 off at 7
Temperature -
What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? bottom of the cage is 70, middle is 75, with basking spot at 80 Lowest overnight temp isbetween 65 and 60
How do you measure these temps? Zoomed digital thermometer, Zoo med digital thermomitor/hygrometer
Humidity -
What are your humidity levels? 60% on average, between 80-90%after misting
How are you creating and maintaining these levels? My house actually makes it easy to maintain these levels, maintain these levels by misting, looking for a new live plant, but no luck since summer was so darn hot
What do you use to measure humidity? Zoomed thermometer/hygrometer
Plants -
Are you using live plants? Yes
If so, what kind? Bamboo
Placement -
Where is your cage located? Bedside table
Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? NoAt what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? I'd say at least 5'4"
Location -
Where are you geographically located? Southern Indiana

Current Problem -
The current problem you are concerned about. Sometimes I notice these random black streaks on his tail. They are not parasites or fungus, just randomly he shows 2 black streaks just on his tail, sometimes along his ribs as well. They disappear so I am assuming it;s just his coloring coming in but Idk lol, anyone else had this?. No pics b/c it's past lights out but I can get some if needed.
 
Sounds like new coloring to me. Dark colors usually mean stress or anger or territorial reaction.

Often new colors show up after a shed.
 
Does it somewhat look something like this on his tail or the streaks? This was my panther at a younger age, I would say around 4 months. If so, this is nothing to worry about, just his screwy colors working out!

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Yes and in totally random spots behind his wrists and under his belly. He seems to be getting them more and in random places lol
 
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