Changes to baby's husbandry & enclosure

NashansCamos

Chameleon Enthusiast
SO I just made some changes, bought some new supplements, and got some more plants so I'm going to fill out the husbandry form again for my baby panther who will be arriving in about a week.

I've also started logging temps and humdity levels.

Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Male nosy be panther - 2-3 months old
  • Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? I'm planning to wait a little but not much when he's a baby
  • Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? I'm going to feed him small bsfl, and tiny dubia roaches, and maybe some pinheads. at this age as much as he wants.
  • Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Vetark calci dust 6 days a week, Reptivite without d3 twice a month, and zoo med dust with d3 twice a month
  • Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? No mistking:( hand misting 2-3 times a day
  • Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? n/a but will get a fecal
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. n/a

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? exo terra 24x18x36
  • Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? arcadia 6% t5ho fixture 9 inches from basking 12hr on 12hr off
  • Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? I've logged the basking spot and it can go anywhere between 75-82. doors are open and closed throughout the day so temps differ.
  • Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? I've also logged this - and sprayed 2-3 times a day and it was around 40-50%. Should I buy fogger for him even when he's a baby?
  • Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? pothos, yucca
  • Placement - 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? It's high traffic so I hope he's not easily stressed. It's about 5 1/2 feet relative to the ground
  • Location - Where are you geographically located? UK

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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