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Thanks for the link! I'm going to keep and eye on it and if it's just bruising I should see signs of it clearing up soon. Is Silvadene cream only by prescription? I'm going to pick up some OTC stuff (pain relief free) to have on hand anyways.

Yeah the lights get warm but not hot like a basking lamp would. I didn't know their bruises could look so gnarly! I'm going to keep an eye on it still and make sure it starts to go away. If it happened to be a burn what's the course of action? Apply a topical cream to prevent infection? Are...

Thank you. I just want to catch it quick before it turns into something worse. I can deal with bruises though I just have to keep an eye on his behavior

Yeah he's in a pretty large free range/cage but obviously is never in the cage. I'm using a metal storage shelf that the lights rest on. I walked in one day to him trying to get through the upper part of the metal shelf to the light. Since then I raised the lights up a couple inches. I'm not...

I've had him since Sunday and they developed yesterday or at least that's when I noticed

Sorry I should've been more specific. He seems to have the same markings on his nose/chin area, upper middle part of flaps, and a few back ridges (not pictured)

I think it's a burn but I don't know how he got one. All I had set up was a few flourecense and no heat lamp. My ambient temps peak at 80 and go down to 75ish at night which I thought was warm enough. He seems to be trying to get on top and close to the lights so I hooked up a low watt heat...

I think I'm dealing with the same think with my little buddy. I'm sure a vet will be able to point you in the right direction. Best of luck to you and Sid! Nice handle btw ;) -Fellow LoFam

Hey All, I've been looking into melleri for a bit now and I was wondering if anyone has any CB or CH available now? I'd rather help support a fellow chamer than getting an import. Thanks!

Thanks for more input summoner. The plastic plants i have are definitely going to need some extra support and I like Olimpia's idea with the sticks and dowels. I'm used to not being able to interact with my reptiles like people can with bearded dragons but my Jackson was a big step up from day...

That's awesome to hear they like your dog! I just found out the melleri available to me is a CH baby. I don't have experience with baby chams so is there extra precautions to take with the little guys?

Yeah I was thinking I would have to beef up the fake trees as well. I just read that they tend to eat leaves so I wanted to clarify. I'm sure a lot of behavior has to do with the individual. How does my idea for water sound? It sounds like a lot of water to me but in one designated area. Are...

I don't really have a size reference so I'm going to have to take your word on it. I'm also used to not being able to interact with my herps since I started with day geckos. What I liked about the Jackson was that he would be willing to climb on to me once in awhile and chill on his free range...

Thanks for the reply. This set up was for my Jackson and is not melleri ready I am just trying to get an idea for what I need to improve/add. Unfortunately I can't dedicate the room to be a total free range with misting throughout. Is this a deal breaker or a preference. It's definitely clear...

Thanks for all the info. Now I'm just worried about the space and the first Couple months of stress (for me and him!) Here is a pic of what I have set up at the moment. The enclosure is pretty much set in stone regarding size but the free range can change. I was thinking he can have his personal...

Thanks, I've been browsing that site and the melleri page on here and it's been a big help. These are the questions I want to personally address before getting one of these guys. No matter how much research I do I know I'm still going to be a nervous wreck getting it acclimated. My biggest...

Also, I've read they are very susceptible to stress. I'm used to Jackson's so I'm not sure how to gauge this and I know it depends on the individual. I have other herps (day gecko and darts in tanks) that would be in the same room, will this stress it out? Also how about "handling"?

Hey All, I've been doing research and debating if I want to get a melleri. I think they are the nicest looking of the larger chameleon species with regards to color but I would like to make sure I can fulfill it's requirements. I currently have a 2Wx1.5Dx4h (ft) enclosure with a couple...