Open mouth

[Blevine1292]

So my 6 month old Ambilobe is sitting at the top of the enclosure with his mouth open. He closes it every now and again but every time I look back he's got it open. Any ideas why he is doing this? I think its because it may be to hot in side (88.4)

 

[Shimerm]

Over heating is what I have heard them say on here when they are doing that Mist the enclosure and see iff you can lower the temp a bit by raising the basking lamp.

 

[Hoj]

heat is often the culpret, is he making any weezing or poping noises while breathing with his mouth open?

 

[ataraxia]

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

pictures are helpful.

 

[Blevine1292]

Switched out the 60 watt bulb for a 34 watt, he isn't gaping anymore so i think I found the problem, thanks for the help guys