LisaS88
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Hi! My name is Lisa and my 4 week old Jacksonās Chameleons name is Pebbles. Obviously at only 4 weeks we donāt know the sex yet but we refer to it as a she because our house is mostly made up of girls. I got a crash course of Chameleon caring over the last week as I have done as much research as possible and Iām just crossing my fingers and hoping Iām doing everything right. Pebbles and one of her fellow hatchlings, Peanut, who lives with a friend of mine, both seem to be thriving or at least surviving and we know that has unfortunately not been the case with some of the other hatchlings. So at least we know weāre doing something right. These little ones were born at a local big box store that sells animals but canāt sell babies and I happen to be good friends with someone that works there since I buy fish from her a lot and she messaged me asking if I could give one of the babies a good home so that is what I am trying to do!
Facts about Pebbles the Jacksonās Chameleon
Two enclosures are provided, one wire mesh for daytime, one glass tank for nightti
a UVB/UVA light is provided during the day
No light/heat is provided at night
Temp during the day stays between 70-80
Temp at night drops to 60ās
Light mistings from a spray bottle to wet leaves of plants during the day.
one heavy misting of the glass tank prior to bedtime for heavy humidity overnight but with no standing water on the floor of the tank
Real plants in both enclosures are Pathos and Parlor Palm working on getting more live plants. No fake plants, plenty of sticks to climb on as well
She eats fruit flies and some crickets. I also ordered bean beetles and black soldier fly larvae which should get here Wednesday for her
We spend some time outside everyday while itās still warm so she can have access to actual unfiltered sunlight. She tries to access sunlight every chance she gets even if her light is on. Sheāll leave her light to go lay in the sun then go back to the light when the clouds cover the sun.
she has been stretching a lot lately which has kind of freaked me out but maybe sheās just molting? Is thatās what itās called? Like when shrimp jump out of their exoskeleton? Lol!
Oh! When should I start vitamins?
Is there anything else Iām missing?
to clear up one thing, we have two enclosures because we have two cats who have free range of the downstairs at night and I donāt want to risk them knocking over her enclosure with her in it so I bring her upstairs at night instead where I know she is safe. Our room is quiet and dark and has the most consistent schedule whereas the downstairs is chaotic in the evening and morning. So she spends the day downstairs with me and the night/morning upstairs with me, it gives her peace and safety.
hopefully I included all of the information yāall need to know without sharing too much
Facts about Pebbles the Jacksonās Chameleon
Two enclosures are provided, one wire mesh for daytime, one glass tank for nightti
a UVB/UVA light is provided during the day
No light/heat is provided at night
Temp during the day stays between 70-80
Temp at night drops to 60ās
Light mistings from a spray bottle to wet leaves of plants during the day.
one heavy misting of the glass tank prior to bedtime for heavy humidity overnight but with no standing water on the floor of the tank
Real plants in both enclosures are Pathos and Parlor Palm working on getting more live plants. No fake plants, plenty of sticks to climb on as well
She eats fruit flies and some crickets. I also ordered bean beetles and black soldier fly larvae which should get here Wednesday for her
We spend some time outside everyday while itās still warm so she can have access to actual unfiltered sunlight. She tries to access sunlight every chance she gets even if her light is on. Sheāll leave her light to go lay in the sun then go back to the light when the clouds cover the sun.
she has been stretching a lot lately which has kind of freaked me out but maybe sheās just molting? Is thatās what itās called? Like when shrimp jump out of their exoskeleton? Lol!
Oh! When should I start vitamins?
Is there anything else Iām missing?
to clear up one thing, we have two enclosures because we have two cats who have free range of the downstairs at night and I donāt want to risk them knocking over her enclosure with her in it so I bring her upstairs at night instead where I know she is safe. Our room is quiet and dark and has the most consistent schedule whereas the downstairs is chaotic in the evening and morning. So she spends the day downstairs with me and the night/morning upstairs with me, it gives her peace and safety.
hopefully I included all of the information yāall need to know without sharing too much
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