baby jackson's cham help!

[DragoLikesReptiles]

I have a 3 month old Jackson's chameleon that I have owned for 3 days, and have been seeing some problems. Every time I go to check on him, he is standing at the top of the cage right under the heat lamp. I am using a 50-watt Zoo Med Red bulb that a reptile store recommended it to me. He is drinking a little, and has ate 2/4 crickets I gave him. However, he s more black than brown and I've heard large black spots can be fungal infections or that could be just a myth. Another thing that might be bothering him is that I also own two dogs and a guinea pig that make noise. That might be the problem and if so, I can move him into my closet were it can be quieter. Please respond ASAP! Tanks.

 

[RobSquared]

They do change colors when they bask. Both my male and female jacksons get REALLY dark when they are basking. Especially outside. A picture would be great to determine my friend. I am by far a professional but I do have knowledge on the Jacksons.

 

[JamesBryan]

Black spots could be burns too.

Pictures needing to confirm really.

 

[kplatvoet]

Chameleons don't hear well so it's most likely not the noise - at three months Jacksons are pretty small are just starting to get their green on I would suggest taking a look at this
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/
and this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA-

 

[leedragon]

Chameleons don't hear well so it's most likely not the noise - at three months Jacksons are pretty small are just starting to get their green on I would suggest taking a look at this
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/
and this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA-

chamaleons get dark when they bask or are stressed, just maje sure that te top of the cgae where he climbs isn´t burning hot, he shouldn´t be around dogs that may stress him, if he see people moving around him all the time that stress them too, post oics for betetr understaning

 

[Craigwyatt]

Try turning off your heat lamp or buying an even lower wattage bulb. Jackson's seem to do well in cooler temps. What is the room temp where you keep them.
**and baby Jackson's can be tricky

 

[DragoLikesReptiles]

Sorry for such a long wait. Sadly, Rango died the 10th of February. Fortunately, I have a new little guy (Panther cham) and he is doing much better. Thanks, Drago.