Rate my setup

[Mason]

Chameleon info

Chameleon- Giant Fischers (largest locale) roughly a year old male and I have cared for him for 1 day

I do not handle him

He is fed 10 crickets every other day with calcium and calcium with d3 every 3 days and a multi vitamin once every month and the crickets are gutloaded with cricket chow

I mist for 1 min 3 times a day to keep humidity up and let him drink lots

He has not pooped yet but I will update on poop. His last fecal exam went well

He is wild caught and has been tested for parasites but that was months ago when he was first brought back


Enclosure info

18x18x36 reptibreeze mesh enclosure but will be upgrading soon

ZooMed Dual lighting system with 5.0 uvb and heat bulb

Temps are Top-high 80s-90 Mid 83-85 bottom 76-79

He has lots to climb on and a very decorated enclosure. It is located in a quiet part of my room with little to no sound or foot traffic

I live in Ontario Canada

Problem- Ive only seen him eat like 2 or 3 crickets and caught him closing his eyes but he opened them up as soon as I walked to the enclosure.

How it my setup and please give me any tips to keep him as healthy as possible. He is my first chameleon but I am learning quickly

Here is a pic of him and the setup http://imgur.com/ctV89QF

http://imgur.com/S3nqoD3

he is currently in shed but I am just nervous because this is my first chameleon

 

[Chase]

I would add a live plant in the middle to fill in the cage. Adding a live plant will help with humidity. Other than that, it looks good

To aid with his shedding, make sure the humidity is increased, and that will help a lot.

Since you just got him, I wouldn't worry too much about him not eating as much. He can just be adjusting to the move.

Also, do you have a way to check the humidity ?

Chase

 

[Mason]

I would add a live plant in the middle to fill in the cage. Adding a live plant will help with humidity. Other than that, it looks good

To aid with his shedding, make sure the humidity is increased, and that will help a lot.

Since you just got him, I wouldn't worry too much about him not eating as much. He can just be adjusting to the move.

Also, do you have a way to check the humidity ?

Chase

I bought a lazer temp thing today but I do not have a humidity checker. I will be going out today to buy one. I love him but the first few days are stressing me right out

 

[Chase]

No need to stress. From the look of it you're doing things right so far

Chase

 

[GCash]

Allison(Carlton) has experience with the K. matschiei species specifically, is well respected in the community and has warned you in your previous post that the temps seemed a little high(and the fact that they're prone to dehydration and you have no live plants in the cage) and that you're planning to use calcium w/D3 way too often. If it were me I'd take heed to her advice, and Trace called it on being WC. They know what they're talking about. Good luck. It's a beautiful specimen and if at all possible it'd be nice to see him in a breeding situation. Not sure how many more of these we are going to see.

 

[Carlton]

I bought a lazer temp thing today but I do not have a humidity checker. I will be going out today to buy one. I love him but the first few days are stressing me right out

It helps the initial stress-out to be completely ready before your cham arrives. You absolutely must have a good quality humidity gauge. Don't rely on the little analog dial types from a pet shop. They are known for being inaccurate. Get the best digital one you can...this beautiful boy deserves it! I'd be getting your big cage, live plants etc. ready as soon as possible. This cage is much too small. Good luck!

 

[leedragon]

just of curiousity, could the approch for jackson do fischers anyhood? housbandry wise I mean

 

[Carlton]

just of curiousity, could the approch for jackson do fischers anyhood? housbandry wise I mean

I think so. But, in my experience fischeri are more active than jackson's. Mine roamed every inch of a 4'x5'x5' cage, and the jax I had were content in smaller spaces.

 

[reptileguy112]

Looks great, the only thing I see that would improve it is maybe a plant like an umbrella in the middle (like other people said) and maybe a couple branches closer to the top.

 

[leedragon]

this should be helpful then
http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecKroo.html