Say hello to my lil friend

[shomegirl]

so here is what arrived today. My first chameleon is a panther. 4 months old from Mythical Exotics. Whom I highly recommend. I have never owned a reptile, so I have been researching for months and have had my set up for at month. I have been watching this forum and learning a lot. I can't wait to see him grow! Hopefully I do everything right. . Nameless at the moment.

 

[jpowell86]

Congratulations!! They are so fun to raise and I love watching how their colors mature.

 

[shomegirl]

I saw photos of the parents and I am anxious to see what he will look like.

 

[brownie64]

He is pretty looks like you can see some blue bars coming through already. Thanks for sharing, and congrats.

 

[guanagator]

Take lots of pictures you will be amazed how much he grows and changes over the next few months!!

 

[FSchams]

Congrats he's beautiful! It's so exciting to watch their colour develop

 

[shomegirl]

I have spent my entire day off Just watching him and seeing if he'd eat some crickets. He's had about 5-6, plus endured two mistings, basked a little, and explored the setup. I also saw him drink a little when he first arrived. Life is good.

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome to the forum and the world of chameleons!

Do you know about feeding/ gutloading the insects you feed it?
What's the basking temperature?
Do you know about supplementing the insects?
Do you have a source of UVB for it?
How do provide water for it?

 

[shomegirl]

Welcome to the forum and the world of chameleons!

Do you know about feeding/ gutloading the insects you feed it?
What's the basking temperature?
Do you know about supplementing the insects?
Do you have a source of UVB for it?
How do provide water for it?

Yes, I know about feeding and gut loading.
basking temp at the moment is about 82
Yes, I know about supplementing
Yes, I have the UVB for it. Reptisun 5.0
Mistking Misting system with Raindome.

I researched for at least 3 months before I even considered purchasing the set up, then I had the setup for a month running to make sure temps and humidity held. Thank you for the welcome! I am sure I will have questions and concerns I will be asking about.

 

[kinyonga]

Just have to ask...so many people think they are ready and then don't know about those things!

 

[JaxyGirl]

Congratulations on your new little guy!! He's adorable!
Enjoy him