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I don't have plexy readily available but i have a cling wrap, would that suffice maybe? Update: hes sleeping soundly now, however he did it three more times this evening since last post but he ALWAYS closes his mouth when we start to open the door or when we get close up to look at him from the...

His previous owner said he only did it in his care a few times so I'm wondering if it is just a quirk but we are keeping a close watch on him and looking for signs of sickness. Other than the gaping though, he seems healthy. He's got a firm grip, vibrant colors and he's active in his terrarium...

Okay I'll definitely examine him if he does it again to be sure. He looks pretty normal to me though. (I posted a pic of him gaping above) I hope he's okay and comfortable.

The humidity is slowly climbing. Now at 64% up top. 74% bottom still.

I will check if/when I catch him doing it again. And I'll comment.

Okay I have misted the hanging plant in there again Humidity toward the top is around 60% and at the bottom it's at 74% right now.

He's was just doing it again but he stopped after I took the picture. Idk what's going on?!

At first we were using a Powersun UVB/UVA heat combo and a plant light in a dual-dome fixture. We just changed the bulbs to a Reptisun 5.0 UVB and a 75 watt heat bulb. The temperature now is 82°F. basking and 72 ambient. Humidity 66 percent. We took him out during the light change and now he's...

Hello, We just got a 9 month old Jacksons cham yesterday (this is our 1st Jacksons but have had experience with panthers and veiled). He came with his full screen terrarium in which we have all live plants in (to help with humidity and for a more natural lifestyle for our cham) His temperature...

What if the jackson is not over heating and his enclosure is already full screen? Why would a jackson sit in the cage gaping? He doesn't hiss or act angry either. Help?