Does this look like Dehydration?

[Panthro413]

Iv had my little guy for a week now. He eats, is very active, friendly and gets 2 mistings a day for about 2-3min. I also have a dripper. And he Enjoys getting misted. Once I mist I walk away so I dont know if he's licking some of the water off the bracnches and leaves but today I noticed a little discoloration in his poop. I see no signs of illness such as sunken eyes, weak grip etc. But his poop Wasnt like that yesterday. Today is his first time shedding since iv had him. I sprayed him this morning with Zill Tropical mist to help with the shedding after misting and I just got home and noticed he shed off his whole body, just one small piece left on his tail. Letting him hangout in his reptibreeze for a bit, then misting again in his temp tote/tub. It was a recomendation from Bruce Gailbraith to house him in it for 2 weeks to get acclimated . All pics were just taken.

Anyway, back to the question. Whats your opinion on the poop? Thanks

 

[JacksJill]

He probably needs more than two mistings per day. Four times a day would be better. If you aren't home then filling in with a dripper might help or getting a misting system would be best.
That poop isn't terrible considering he was just moved but it could be better.
You should also be tracking your humidity and temperatures to make sure they are on target for his age.
This is from the care sheet.
"Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 82F (28C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85-90F (29-32C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 80-85F (26-29C)

Humidity:
Humidity is an important aspect of chameleon husbandry. Panther chameleons require levels around 50-70%, which can be achieved by several misting sessions a day over all areas of the cage. Live plants help increase and maintain humidity. Sometimes a cool mist humidifier or timer-controlled misting system is needed. See Water & Humidity for more information."
Edit: Opps I see you have a dripper.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Looks good to me!

 

[Panthro413]

He probably needs more than two mistings per day. Four times a day would be better. If you aren't home then filling in with a dripper might help or getting a misting system would be best.
That poop isn't terrible considering he was just moved but it could be better.
You should also be tracking your humidity and temperatures to make sure they are on target for his age.
This is from the care sheet.
"Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 82F (28C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85-90F (29-32C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 80-85F (26-29C)

Humidity:
Humidity is an important aspect of chameleon husbandry. Panther chameleons require levels around 50-70%, which can be achieved by several misting sessions a day over all areas of the cage. Live plants help increase and maintain humidity. Sometimes a cool mist humidifier or timer-controlled misting system is needed. See Water & Humidity for more information."
Edit: Opps I see you have a dripper.

Thanks, Im def keeping track of humidity, I have a digi one with a probe. I will def mist at least 4 times a day, was thinking that as well. Other than the little yellow piece i saw in his poop all is well. Temp levels etc.. I do have live plants in his reptibreeze, just getting him acclimated first, in a week It will become his permanent home. Right now Im misting with a pressure mister but tom. Upon getting paid I was planning to purchase a Climist. Once thats all set up He'l be moved to the reptibreeze. I let him go in it for a few min a day to get use to it. He def likes going in it. Thanks again for your reply. Much appreciated.

 

[Panthro413]

Looks good to me!

Thanks, just noticed a little yellow in it and kinda wanted to make sure everything was all good. Thanks for your reply, much appreiated as well.

 

[Panthro413]

Heres his setup. Forgot to mention I do have a Crane Cool mist humidifier as well.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Lucky little chameleon!

 

[Panthro413]

Lucky KY little chameleon!

Thanks

 

[laurie]

Hello! The urate looks fine, but the poop looks a bit dried. How soon will you move him to his regular home?

 

[Panthro413]

Hello! The urate looks fine, but the poop looks a bit dried. How soon will you move him to his regular home?

Sweet, it was the urate I was worried about. I agree It was dry but thats because it was sitting in the tub for about 4 hrs, then I checked on him and saw it. It wasnt fresh. Thanks

Ill be moving him permanently in about a week. As soon as my Climist mister comes in that im ordering Tom. Also ordering a 15x15 fiberglass bar sink as a drain system and a cool jungle scene laminated pvc reptibreeze background I found on ebay. I currently have mesh screen and egg crate with a ventilated garage shelf and tote beneath it as a drain system to catch the water but I decided ill add the bar sink so that no bacteria,poop etc gets on the shelf and It will make it easier to just wipe the sink and drain tub/bucket. So yea, should be a week at most. Iv already introduced him to the reptibreeze. So he should be fine when I move him permanently. Its been a fun first week getting to know him and learning something new everyday. This little guy is super friendly. Love it.