Advice on Keeping Panther Chameleon

[JaiNeill]

Hi All, (Sorry for the long post)

Looking for advice on what I can do to provide a better life for my Panther "Pablo", I got Pablo off my partners Family as they took him in & couldn't look after him after taking him on from someone else, We got him in August 2022. I had never heard of "Panther" specifically before but was interested in reptiles so took him in to try give him a better life & stop him being passed on & on, "Two previous owners at a year old) I have done as much research as possible into caring for them but sometimes a lot of the info is contradicting. Just looking for any & all advice/tips on providing a more fulfilling life. I have attached pictures of the cage we received him in (Emptyish one)& his first enclosure with us (Glass) & his current one. Repti-Breeze 120cm, Bio Active, Exo Terra Multi Monsoon 2mins every 2 Hours, Starts 30 Mins before lights & last one is 30mins before lights out. Locusts, Morios Worms & Dubias (Rare)

 

[Flick boy]

Hi and welcome. The best to place to start is to fill out a husbandry review , copy and paste your information.

 

[JaiNeill]

Hi Possibly a stupid question but do you have the link to where I can fill this out? Can't seem to find it

 

[JaiNeill]

Hi and welcome. The best to place to start is to fill out a husbandry review , copy and paste your information.

Hi Possibly a stupid question but do you have the link to where I can fill this out? Can't seem to find it

 

[Flick boy]

Yes one moment

 

[Flick boy]

Hi Possibly a stupid question but do you have the link to where I can fill this out? Can't seem to find it

No not a stupid question.

 

[SteveH]

Here's a link to a care guide for Panthers that I highly recommend ...
https://chameleonacademy.com/panther-chameleon-care/

 

[Flick boy]

Here's a link to a care guide for Panthers that I highly recommend ...
https://chameleonacademy.com/panther-chameleon-care/

Can you stick a husbandry form on for Mr please

 

[Flick boy]

@nightanole could you please stick a husbandry form on here for tia

 

[Flick boy]

Hi Possibly a stupid question but do you have the link to where I can fill this out? Can't seem to find it

Ok so I can't even find the form lol. OK so first off I would add more branches, to the sides ie trelis up the sides , any space not utilised is a waste, so what lights do you have, what are your current temps at basking and throughout your enclosure, what are your day and night humidity levels, and how are you monitoring/ checking them , what supplements are you using? What feeders are you using, are you gutloading them

 

[JaiNeill]

Ok so I can't even find the form lol. OK so first off I would add more branches, to the sides ie trelis up the sides , any space not utilised is a waste, so what lights do you have, what are your current temps at basking and throughout your enclosure, what are your day and night humidity levels, and how are you monitoring/ checking them , what supplements are you using? What feeders are you using, are you gutloading them

Thanks I wasn't to sure if there could be too much incase it's started limiting movement, currently got 12% T5 which I know is a bit high but factoring in reduction from mesh and leave which currently cover some of the lamp I think it's okay plus there are dark spots, basking is 30c 150watt spotlight bulb as basking wasn't getting hot quick enough after misting night temps vary but never been below 15c in height of winter, using microclimate for basking and some digital thermo/hygros, live in Scotland so humidity sits at 50/60% standard also have another enclosure in the room which brings levels up, day 60/70% night 90/100%, calcium and a nutrient powder, Locusts Primary 10 a week, Morios 5/10 a week and Dubia (Rare) & yes oranges apples, carrots, leafy salad & insect food, plus oats for Morios and Dubias

 

[Flick boy]

Ok so the 12% which is reccomended by uk groups ( in my opinion) whether it be 6% or 12 % doesn't matter all that maters is the uv at basking which the ferguson zone reccomend 3 uvi and the only way to determine this is with a solar meter. Ok what type of and brand of basking bulb 150 seems a bit high ,( you said temps aren't getting hot quick enough) ot doesn't suddenly get warm ,so temperature gradually get to the required level is more natural, what exact temp and humidity gauges? Are you using plain calcium no d3 , what multivitamin? What is your feeding schedule like every day. I don't think Mario are a staple feeder , other feeders like dubia ,red runner roaches, silkworms and black soldier fly larve are, . Sorry for all the questions

 

[GrannyK]

Not sure if you got this yet.
Here you go...

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. long has it been in your care?How
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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.