froggielog
Established Member
Problem: I have just returned from a 4 day vacation. My mom stayed and watched oliver. I left food for him in his cup, already dusted but im thinking he didn't get all of the supplements he needed. I usually take him out every day in the sun and hand feed him, but my mom just made sure he had water and such. The problem is he is missing his roaches,
He will take one shot and miss but then get it on the next try. He won't stop trying but about 4 of the 7 roaches i fed him today he had trouble with.
So im figuring its probably a calcium deficiency or Vit A (but thats just from what i have read ).....SO should I go ahead and order hornworms or something else???
Also if you think its not a supplement issue, please help me! I want the best for Oliver
Your Chameleon - Ambanja Panther, 5-6mo. About 4 months now
The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling -I handle him for a few minuets to bring him outside or to look him over each day
How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - Dubia Roaches, He gets one large nymph and 2-3(or as much as he will eat) smaller nymphs every other day. I gut load with repashy bug burger,carrots and romaine lettuce
What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - He gets repashy all in one every other feeding, Less when he gets regular sun
What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - A mistking and a dripper. When inside 2-3 minutes every 2-3 hours. with ample dry time. when outside, i spray him every 10-15 minutes, b/c of the heat, Yes
What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Normal as can be! no
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 - 2x2x4 screen
Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - reptisun 5.0 UVB and house bulb, 7am-7pm
What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - basking spot: 84-85
6inches under basking spot near feeder cup: 77
area by plant pot (black one): 72
cage floor: 70
overnight temp: 60's maybe? I put a blanket over one side to block out light from me
thermometer
What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - 40-69%/hygrometer
What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - A umbrella plant and a pothos varient
Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - In a corner of my room, no, about 3-4ft of ground
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 - Texas
Where are you geographically located?
He will take one shot and miss but then get it on the next try. He won't stop trying but about 4 of the 7 roaches i fed him today he had trouble with.So im figuring its probably a calcium deficiency or Vit A (but thats just from what i have read
).....SO should I go ahead and order hornworms or something else???Also if you think its not a supplement issue, please help me! I want the best for Oliver
Your Chameleon - Ambanja Panther, 5-6mo. About 4 months now
The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling -I handle him for a few minuets to bring him outside or to look him over each day
How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - Dubia Roaches, He gets one large nymph and 2-3(or as much as he will eat) smaller nymphs every other day. I gut load with repashy bug burger,carrots and romaine lettuce
What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - He gets repashy all in one every other feeding, Less when he gets regular sun
What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - A mistking and a dripper. When inside 2-3 minutes every 2-3 hours. with ample dry time. when outside, i spray him every 10-15 minutes, b/c of the heat, Yes
What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Normal as can be! no
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 - 2x2x4 screen
Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - reptisun 5.0 UVB and house bulb, 7am-7pm
What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - basking spot: 84-85
6inches under basking spot near feeder cup: 77
area by plant pot (black one): 72
cage floor: 70
overnight temp: 60's maybe? I put a blanket over one side to block out light from me
thermometer
What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - 40-69%/hygrometer
What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - A umbrella plant and a pothos varient
Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - In a corner of my room, no, about 3-4ft of ground
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 - Texas
Where are you geographically located?
