hilltowner
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Hi, Our 4 mo. old panther chameleon who we have had a month started shaking today. Not like his normal back and forth movement, but more of a side to side shaking. He's been eating and pooping normally. He seems to be active as usual. He did have a newer color pattern today that we haven't seen before. We just don't understand why he's shaking.
Here's his info.:
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon – Zen is a panther, male, 4 mos., We have had him 1 month.
Handling – My daughter handles him every other day for 5 min., usually just to move him to his free range perch or when I'm cleaning the cage. She only picks him up when he climbs on to her hand. If he refuses, she leaves him alone. He also free ranges on some birch limbs that we have screwed into her wall above her bed.
Feeding – We feed him small crickets (15 + /day), silk worms (8-10/ day)with a couple of mealyworms (2/day), waxworms (2/month). Because he is young, no schedule. Gut-loading crickets with banana skin, apple, broccoli, orange, and carrots.
Supplements – Giving him Repashy Calcium Plus dusted on all his food every day.
Watering – Mistking starter system. Every 2 hours for 3 minutes during daytime. On from 8 am to 8pm. He loves to drink from the leaves and the hand water mister.
Fecal Description – Feces: Dark brown with some white on top. Looks really good. Was just tested for parasites 2 weeks ago and came back clean.
History – No previous history other than purchased from FL Cham and his sire was Wuerffel.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 24” x 24” x 48” screen cage.
Lighting - Have an 18" Reptisun 5.0 UVB 20.0 tube Bulb in hood and a basking 75 watt bulb in a mini-dome for basking. Both located on top of cage. Lights on from 8 am – 8 pm.
Temperature – Temperature ranges from 70 - 90 deg. 90 deg. at basking sites. 70 deg. at coolest sites. Overnight temperature is 70 deg. Temperature measured with Zoo Med Economy Analog Dual Thermometer and Humidity Gauge.
Humidity – Humidity levels: 30% to 90 % . Create and maintain humidity: Mistking starting mister kit for 5 minutes every 3 hours. Cool mist humidifier on and off throughout day. Plexiglass on 2 sides of cage and 3 live plants. Measure humidity: Zoo Med Economy Analog Dual Thermometer and Humidity Gauge.
Plants – 3 live plants: Scheffera, jade, and Dracaena plants. Also, 2 fake plants, one 5 ' fake vine, 1 Flukers Repta vine, 3 surreal vines, and 1 large sandblasted manzanita branch.
Placement – Cage location: In a corner of my daughter's bedroom away from the door and windows. She's a quiet type, so pretty mellow room. Not near any fans, air vents or high traffic areas. I just ordered a 14” high, 24” x 24” wire rack to hold the cage up so that I can put a tub under for drainage. Cage is currently located on the floor.
Location – Near Albany, NY. Northeast.
Current Problem – Shaking/shivering.
Thanks!
Marla
Here's his info.:
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon – Zen is a panther, male, 4 mos., We have had him 1 month.
Handling – My daughter handles him every other day for 5 min., usually just to move him to his free range perch or when I'm cleaning the cage. She only picks him up when he climbs on to her hand. If he refuses, she leaves him alone. He also free ranges on some birch limbs that we have screwed into her wall above her bed.
Feeding – We feed him small crickets (15 + /day), silk worms (8-10/ day)with a couple of mealyworms (2/day), waxworms (2/month). Because he is young, no schedule. Gut-loading crickets with banana skin, apple, broccoli, orange, and carrots.
Supplements – Giving him Repashy Calcium Plus dusted on all his food every day.
Watering – Mistking starter system. Every 2 hours for 3 minutes during daytime. On from 8 am to 8pm. He loves to drink from the leaves and the hand water mister.
Fecal Description – Feces: Dark brown with some white on top. Looks really good. Was just tested for parasites 2 weeks ago and came back clean.
History – No previous history other than purchased from FL Cham and his sire was Wuerffel.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 24” x 24” x 48” screen cage.
Lighting - Have an 18" Reptisun 5.0 UVB 20.0 tube Bulb in hood and a basking 75 watt bulb in a mini-dome for basking. Both located on top of cage. Lights on from 8 am – 8 pm.
Temperature – Temperature ranges from 70 - 90 deg. 90 deg. at basking sites. 70 deg. at coolest sites. Overnight temperature is 70 deg. Temperature measured with Zoo Med Economy Analog Dual Thermometer and Humidity Gauge.
Humidity – Humidity levels: 30% to 90 % . Create and maintain humidity: Mistking starting mister kit for 5 minutes every 3 hours. Cool mist humidifier on and off throughout day. Plexiglass on 2 sides of cage and 3 live plants. Measure humidity: Zoo Med Economy Analog Dual Thermometer and Humidity Gauge.
Plants – 3 live plants: Scheffera, jade, and Dracaena plants. Also, 2 fake plants, one 5 ' fake vine, 1 Flukers Repta vine, 3 surreal vines, and 1 large sandblasted manzanita branch.
Placement – Cage location: In a corner of my daughter's bedroom away from the door and windows. She's a quiet type, so pretty mellow room. Not near any fans, air vents or high traffic areas. I just ordered a 14” high, 24” x 24” wire rack to hold the cage up so that I can put a tub under for drainage. Cage is currently located on the floor.
Location – Near Albany, NY. Northeast.
Current Problem – Shaking/shivering.
Thanks!
Marla
