Basking???

[chameleoman]

Is it normal for a baby veiled chameleon to sit under his basking light with his mouth open most of the time?my baby veiled will just sit under the light with his mouth open.

 

[Justin Ward]

Is it normal for a baby veiled chameleon to sit under his basking light with his mouth open most of the time?my baby veiled will just sit under the light with his mouth open.

what are your temps? most chams do that to release heat because they ae too hot

 

[chameleoman]

i dont really check my temps

 

[Justin Ward]

i dont really check my temps

its pretty important to have your temos right...you need a digital thermometer, either a gun or one with a probe...fill out the how to ask for help form

 

[mbondy]

i dont really check my temps

It's essential that you know your temps and humidity to ensure your chams health. A gun works well
Fine Justin!! Way to beat me to the punch!

 

[Justin Ward]

how to ask for help... https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[chameleoman]

Hey i know its not about the forum but how long does it take for a female veiled to turn receptive colors that lets you know shes ready to mate. my 10 month old female hasnt displade any bars at allplus i hav a male and like i said she doesnt even have bars yet.

 

[VeiledChams]

Hey i know its not about the forum but how long does it take for a female veiled to turn receptive colors that lets you know shes ready to mate. my 10 month old female hasnt displade any bars at allplus i hav a male and like i said she doesnt even have bars yet.

They dont show bars.. its the little blue dots and what not. The best way though is showing her to your male and see how she reacts. I'd wait till she's a year old.

As for the baby, your temps are probably too high.. a basking spot should be about 80-81 F

 

[Justin Ward]

Hey i know its not about the forum but how long does it take for a female veiled to turn receptive colors that lets you know shes ready to mate. my 10 month old female hasnt displade any bars at allplus i hav a male and like i said she doesnt even have bars yet.

i would probably worry about getting your setup and temps right before you decide to start breeding...but thats just my opinion

 

[chameleoman]

wen i first put my female with another male she ran towards him with her mouth open and kept trieng to run to him but i held her back

 

[Justin Ward]

wen i first put my female with another male she ran towards him with her mouth open and kept trieng to run to him but i held her back

if you want help on your original post i would fill out this... https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[chameleoman]

k thanks 4 da help though

 

[Rune]

Please fill that out. I can tell your chams might not be getting the right care.. Dont just say thanks, take the advice and fill it out. Sorry if I came of as rude.

 

[Justin Ward]

Please fill that out. I can tell your chams might not be getting the right care.. Dont just say thanks, take the advice and fill it out. Sorry if I came of as rude.

rune is right...you said baby cham, if its really young, some people dont even use a basking bulb...if you dont let us help you, you could cook your cham...you owe it to you chams to give them the proper care

 

[CBPanther]

You should ABSOLUTELY know what your temps are... even before you get the chameleon(s). Come on man, be a good parent and take the precautions to not overheat your baby. Like others said, get yourself a temp gun or probe and make the proper adjustments. UYou really only need like a 40-60W house bulb, not a basking bulb. Please let us know