BIG poop! Need input

[Wheresmycham]

Hello all!

New to this forum so apologies if I am missing information.
I recently purchased a panther chameleon from Petco (terrible I know). I’m sure you’re all aware of how bad the conditions are there and I just had to give her a bigger safer home.

She is my second chameleon. A panther Cham named Sabrina just recently had her first HUGE poop and I have not seen a poop this big so naturally I am concerned. I was hoping for some feedback and tips.

She is approximately 1 year old (according to petco). I tried to get as much info from them as I could. Has not layed any eggs yet, I’ve had her for just over 2 weeks.

She’s in a 16x16x30 screened cage enclosure with a UVB light and an automatic mister. If there’s any more info you need please let me know!

 

[Beman]

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[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Seems normal to me! It also seems like she an see the other chameleon from her cage. This could potentially cause her (and the other chameleon) enough distress to cause health issues and for the female frequent ovulation.

 

[Graves923]

Do you have any heat bulbs?? Proper basking temps aide in good digestion.

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