Jackson with mouth open?

I have a jackson thats 6 months and I noticed lately that he will sit with his mouth open?

I'm no expert on Jackson's but as far as I know, this is a sign of overheating. Chams open their mouths to release heat sort of like a dog pants. How are your temps? Basking? Does he do it under the basking light?

jackson

yea when he's under the light.

he is likely too hot.
What is the basking temp? What is the ambient mid-cage temp?
what is the humidity

jackson

the basking temp is 85

yeah i had same issue at first with my cham ...its the basking spot heat is to much

Try lowering the basking temp to 80 and see if he stops.

jackson

ok thanks everyone could this be why he does not eat alot? I have only seen him eat 2 crickets all day!

Do you stare at him while he's eating? He may be eating when you are not watching.

jackson

kinda he is in my room, on my day off but no all day lol

Alejandro17 said:

ok thanks everyone could this be why he does not eat alot? I have only seen him eat 2 crickets all day!

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Montanes, such as Jackson's, are known to eat very little. He is still growing, so I'd try to make sure he eats everyday. But as he gets older, he will only need to eat every other day; or even every two days. Are crickets the only thing you're feeding your Jackson's? If it is, try offering some other pray items (ie. Silkworms, Butterworms, Hornworms, Flies, Moths, and WC insects [from pesticide-free areas, of course!])

As people have said, try lowering your basking temp to stop him from 'gaping'.


Good luck ,
Adam