bjshadle
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Chameleon Info:
Chameleon - Jackson’s Chameleon, male, less than a year. I’ve had my since Feb. 14th 2014.
Handling - Rarely
Feeding - 8-10 crickets when they are all gone (almost every day), using a feeder cup and free-range. Gut-loading with romaine lettuce, potato, and a very, very little carrot, store bought cricket meal, and water bites.
Supplements - Calcium (very other time) and D3 (twice a month)
Watering - The Big Dripper and a water dish that collects from the Big Dripper with air stone. I mist several times a day until the leaves are dripping. I don’t see him drink but I’m constantly watching his eyes for any signs of dehydration. Because of the moisture I have a drainage system to stop bacteria growth
Fecal Description - Brown with a little bit of white, moist droppings and white urinates. No, he has not been tested for parasites but I need to bring a sample to his vet. to be tested from his recent visit.
History - I took him to the vet. yesterday (4/4) and he does have the beginning signs of a bacterial infection (mucus buildup). He received an antibiotic injection and I will be giving him another three over the next week.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 18x18x36 Screen cage
Lighting - Reptisun 25w basking bulb and uvb 5.0 tube light. Roughly 9am-9pm
Temperature - Basking = 85-90 degrees. Lowest over night = high 60s. Use a dual temp/humidity gauge (I’ve had bad luck with digital gauges)
Humidity - 50-90 humidity. Fogger and multiple misting. Dual temp/humidity gauge.
Plants - Artificial plants and vines
Placement - In my bedroom (the lowest traffic area in my apartment) No fans, or vents nearby. It is located by my door near the doorway/hallway so I place a bunch of vines on the side so he can’t see anyone. The top of the cage is about 5 feet from the floor.
Location - Tucson, AZ
Current Problem - Magellan has starting sleeping during the day I was wondering if that could be because of the infection and/or injections I discussed in the “History” section? Or do you think he may be still stressed from the vet. visit yesterday? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. The vet said his weight is good and his color is great.
Chameleon - Jackson’s Chameleon, male, less than a year. I’ve had my since Feb. 14th 2014.
Handling - Rarely
Feeding - 8-10 crickets when they are all gone (almost every day), using a feeder cup and free-range. Gut-loading with romaine lettuce, potato, and a very, very little carrot, store bought cricket meal, and water bites.
Supplements - Calcium (very other time) and D3 (twice a month)
Watering - The Big Dripper and a water dish that collects from the Big Dripper with air stone. I mist several times a day until the leaves are dripping. I don’t see him drink but I’m constantly watching his eyes for any signs of dehydration. Because of the moisture I have a drainage system to stop bacteria growth
Fecal Description - Brown with a little bit of white, moist droppings and white urinates. No, he has not been tested for parasites but I need to bring a sample to his vet. to be tested from his recent visit.
History - I took him to the vet. yesterday (4/4) and he does have the beginning signs of a bacterial infection (mucus buildup). He received an antibiotic injection and I will be giving him another three over the next week.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 18x18x36 Screen cage
Lighting - Reptisun 25w basking bulb and uvb 5.0 tube light. Roughly 9am-9pm
Temperature - Basking = 85-90 degrees. Lowest over night = high 60s. Use a dual temp/humidity gauge (I’ve had bad luck with digital gauges)
Humidity - 50-90 humidity. Fogger and multiple misting. Dual temp/humidity gauge.
Plants - Artificial plants and vines
Placement - In my bedroom (the lowest traffic area in my apartment) No fans, or vents nearby. It is located by my door near the doorway/hallway so I place a bunch of vines on the side so he can’t see anyone. The top of the cage is about 5 feet from the floor.
Location - Tucson, AZ
Current Problem - Magellan has starting sleeping during the day I was wondering if that could be because of the infection and/or injections I discussed in the “History” section? Or do you think he may be still stressed from the vet. visit yesterday? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. The vet said his weight is good and his color is great.
