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I knew it was coming with the passing heat wave here in San Diego. An army of black ants, has invaded both Mr. Echo's and Mr. T's homes. I removed all the poops and whatever else was in the VV, I knew I could not use any insecticides so I made a home brew of tabasco sauce, jalapeño juice and a...

That's what I did! About all I could do except run the misting system more often. Ted

NO air conditioner in San Diego, it only gets this way during extreme Santa Anna condtions. Maybe two or 3 times a year. I have been here for 35 years and have never had AC and only use the heater 4 or 5 days a year. thx Diego

I agree but the only variable in my control was to turn off the basking lamp, I left the UVB light on. What do others do when the outside ambient temp is higher then the normal basking temp? Thx Ted

It was pretty much 90 degrees today in the room where I keep my panther and jackson. I decided to turn off the basking lamp. Was this the right thing to.do? I keep the mister working double time. Ted

Looks like he's full of frost! LOL diego

What is the best artificial plant to hold water? Mostly the water just beads and rolls of plastic plants. What are the best choices to hold water for the longest time so the Cham has a chance to drink before the water drops roll off to the floor of the VV.

you can't make them drink!! or can you?? Will a Cham just ignore dripping water until he dies of dehydration? As of late both my Jacksons and Panther have produced slightly orange urates? I drip daily for about an hour as well as have an auto misting system that goes on 4 times daily for...

I feed every other day, this is what I was told an adult panther required? So I give him crickets every other feeding. I dust the crickets each time with regular calcium. I did not know to dust the Superworms which he gets as well. I gut load with tropical fish food and cricket crack for...

Lazy adult Panther sleeping during day? I am not even sure I have a problem, other then I have read they should not sleep during the day? Mr. T has not been a roamer, he just kind of likes to hang out, moves a bit, otherwise is not in a hurry to get anywhere? Chameleon- Panther adult male...

Julia, it's been hard to tell about the shed, they are not like snakes where it is all at once, these guys have been shedding for at least a few weeks, a little here and a little there? Is this normal? As for age, I think you are pretty close based on what little info was available when I...

Mr. T (Panther) and Mr. Echo (Jacksons) are both finishing up a shed, they both started to shed before I got them. I have had Mr. Echo for about 5 weeks and Mr. T about 3. How long does it usually take for a complete shed start to finish? Can anyone give a guesstimate on the age of each...

Mr. Echo pissed off!

I have mine on a time so it shuts off at night, when it comes back on it goes into cycle mode. Diego

thx guys. Mr. T (male Panther)seems to be adjusting pretty well, seems to be eating and drinking. Only thing he seems to spend a lot of time away from the basking spot and UVA lamp, more towards the bottom half of the cage? Temp right under the incandescent bulb is about 85 degrees and drops...

Yes to all the above! Thx Ted

Must something be done about this or do they just adapt? diego

I acquired Mr. T about 5 days ago. The previous owner had some husbandry that I was not sure of. First he just dumped a lot of crickets into the VV and let Mr. T free range, so he had no idea how much Mr. T was eating. When I say a lot I mean 100 or so. Secondly he never saw Mr. T drink, well...

one more question, about how much water do misting use in a day? I think I went though a 1/2 gallon in two days? Does this sound about right? thx Diego

Thanks guys, looks like it is working as intended. How big are your VV and how many heads do you have spraying. In my other thread I have a picture of the set up. I am only using one head spraying a fake plant at the top of each cage. Diego