houseofchameleons
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I am trying to find out the typical weight on an adult
calling all xantholopolus owners
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xanthoman
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thats sort of a hard question to answer. ive had full grown xanths that weighed less than 5 grams, to xanths that were over 150, i know that they sometimes attain weights over 200 g but that is rare. imo, i would consider the target range to be from about 35-140 g. females are usually heavier than males.
the male in my avatar, is now lauries zeuss, he was < 60 g but 100% healthy, little justina in my cf albums was about 125g, which was probably larger than healthy for her. fat is often confused with edema and neither are healthy but, imo, generally speaking, and all other things being equal, a lean cham would be healthier than the same cham if it were overweight, so bigger isnt always better. jmo
the male in my avatar, is now lauries zeuss, he was < 60 g but 100% healthy, little justina in my cf albums was about 125g, which was probably larger than healthy for her. fat is often confused with edema and neither are healthy but, imo, generally speaking, and all other things being equal, a lean cham would be healthier than the same cham if it were overweight, so bigger isnt always better. jmo
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houseofchameleons
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Ok cause mine weighs 120 but looks husky not fat his legs look like tree trunks.I have been asking this question for a while with no answer so I got to ask Dr. A for his opinion & we decided to reduce his weight a little but he also didn't look fat in his opinion so thanks for answering
Solid Snake
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From your "Ramsey is a year old" Thread, I think he looks a bit chubby. jmo
My 1.5-2 year old female weighed in at 125 a few months ago, she had a severe edema issue at that time though.
Im unsure as to what she weighs now.
My 1.5-2 year old female weighed in at 125 a few months ago, she had a severe edema issue at that time though.
Im unsure as to what she weighs now.
houseofchameleons
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I posted some recent pix to see what the opinions are who thinks he looks chubby who doesn't. Please be honest as some say husky while others say fat.Dr. A said he looks not fat maybe genetically husky
Solid Snake
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He looks fat to me.
Ive never kept a male though, just going by others photos.
I would not say severely fat, but I would start cutting back his food if he were mine.
Whats your feeding schedule like?
Ive never kept a male though, just going by others photos.
I would not say severely fat, but I would start cutting back his food if he were mine.
Whats your feeding schedule like?
houseofchameleons
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he eats 3 to 5 feeders 3 days a week whether silk worms crickets or woodlice so he doesn't eat that much
xanthoman
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imo, the pads of his feet and upper arms do look a little puffy, which can be an early warning of edema or gout. not saying thats the case but imo, i would keep an eye on it. if it starts to get worse , or nodular in appearance then i would consider it a possible red flag.
imo, it would probably be prudent to cut back on the cricks as much as practical and try to get some more diversity in his diet. bottle fly spikes are cheap at mantisplace.com , some dubia and bsfl wouldnt hurt either. imo, if any one feeder makes up more than 40% of his diet, you are likely building some metabolic imbalances. also a little unsure of what to make about the lack of pigmentation in the rostoral area. its not an uncommon condition, but imo, its a larger area than i have ever seen of that before. jmo
imo, it would probably be prudent to cut back on the cricks as much as practical and try to get some more diversity in his diet. bottle fly spikes are cheap at mantisplace.com , some dubia and bsfl wouldnt hurt either. imo, if any one feeder makes up more than 40% of his diet, you are likely building some metabolic imbalances. also a little unsure of what to make about the lack of pigmentation in the rostoral area. its not an uncommon condition, but imo, its a larger area than i have ever seen of that before. jmo
houseofchameleons
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Going to consult with a vet thanks I didn't notice it being odd he also eats other worms but wont eat dubias so we felt he had a good variety
coldbloodedAL
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I pretty much concur with the advice given here, good stuff..
About the color, or lack there of, in the parietal area.. Im not sure of the cause, but my male had the same thing, but not quite to the same extent. The more time he spent outside it started to lighten up, and gain color.
Maybe the lack of natural sunlight has something to do with it, im not sure though.
About the color, or lack there of, in the parietal area.. Im not sure of the cause, but my male had the same thing, but not quite to the same extent. The more time he spent outside it started to lighten up, and gain color.
Maybe the lack of natural sunlight has something to do with it, im not sure though.
houseofchameleons
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He spends 2 to 5 hours outside daily so its not a lack of natural light anyways I have consulted a vet that I trust completely & he has been wonderful in addressing any of my concerns
houseofchameleons
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Maybe its the lighting of my photos cause I pulled up some achived photos & the cham there as far as pigmentation looks the same to me as Ramsey
https://www.chameleonforums.com/some-pics-my-xanth-46331/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/some-pics-my-xanth-46331/
houseofchameleons
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I have consulted with 2 highly respected vets that are very educated with chameleons & I was told everything is fine & its nothing to be concerned with so thankyou to Alfonso & Molnar
