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[brownie64]

I just finished a new enclosure for my male and female Jackson about two weeks ago now I'm concerned that they aren't eating enough. I might just be overly protective, but this is the first time with Jackson's their needs are so much different than that of veileds which is what I'm used to.

So here goes they are only eating about 1-2 superworms, and a cricket or two every other day sometimes less. I know they don't eat as much as the veiled do but is this enough? I also just changed out their UVB-UVA bulbs and changed to Repti-sun10.0 from Zoo Med because the new enclosure has a small mesh screen on the top, so I wanted to make sure the were getting enough UVB. They are drinking just fine, and look good for now. So am I over reacting or should I be concerned?

I've ordered a digital scale to keep track of their weight if it ever gets here.

 

[Carlton]

I just finished a new enclosure for my male and female Jackson about two weeks ago now I'm concerned that they aren't eating enough. I might just be overly protective, but this is the first time with Jackson's their needs are so much different than that of veileds which is what I'm used to.

So here goes they are only eating about 1-2 superworms, and a cricket or two every other day sometimes less. I know they don't eat as much as the veiled do but is this enough? I also just changed out their UVB-UVA bulbs and changed to Repti-sun10.0 from Zoo Med because the new enclosure has a small mesh screen on the top, so I wanted to make sure the were getting enough UVB. They are drinking just fine, and look good for now. So am I over reacting or should I be concerned?

I've ordered a digital scale to keep track of their weight if it ever gets here.

Are they housed together? If not, can they see each other? A big change in a cham's territory usually changes their behavior and sense of security...they could be distracted by the change and still not quite back to their normal eating pattern. But, they are eating and drinking so it will probably be OK.

 

[brownie64]

Are they housed together? If not, can they see each other? A big change in a cham's territory usually changes their behavior and sense of security...they could be distracted by the change and still not quite back to their normal eating pattern. But, they are eating and drinking so it will probably be OK.

No their not housed together, that was the reason for the new enclosure. They are right next to each other, but can't see each other. I thought maybe the male's eating slowed down because I took him away from her. But she is doing the same thing even though she seems less stressed. I even tried a small hisser they absolutely adore these, and nothing. I got my scale today I'll keep an eye on their weight to make sure they aren't loosing too much weight. What would be an acceptable amount of weight lose before I should be concerned enough to take them to the vet?

 

[brownie64]

Thanks for your time I researched the internet, and got the answers I was looking for. Have a nice day.