Eating woodlike stuff or fake rocks

[ashleyyhobson]

Hi new here, and I have an 8 month old male panther, and I'll catch him doing this on the stock of this plant for like 20 minutes sometimes and won't stop , I caught him doing it to a fake rock bowl that I would feed him in but removed it and I'm not sure if this is normal or means something, any advice or tips would be awesome

 

[Flick boy]

Hi welcome. Do you have pictures or video

 

[ashleyyhobson]

Yes trying to upload the video

 

[Flick boy]

Never uploaded a video, I believe it has to done via YouTube ( but I don't know)

 

[ashleyyhobson]

Your probably right I've tried to change the file but it just won't let me upload , here is a picture

 

[Flick boy]

Your probably right I've tried to change the file but it just won't let me upload , here is a picture

 

[Flick boy]

Yeah I uploaded a video there but not sure how to share , someone will be able to enlighten us both , do you have a picture of your full enclosure, panthers aren't usually know for eating stuff ,

 

[ashleyyhobson]

 

[ashleyyhobson]

Your probably right I've tried to change the file but it just won't let me upload , here is a picture

 

[Flick boy]

Hi what lights do you have up top ? What is your humidity and misting?

 

[ashleyyhobson]

These are the brands I'm using and I mist every morning and night before lights and the temp gage is what it is in the day, usually 60 in humidity

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

Is the plant a mass cane? If so, growers use a wax at the cut to help the plant heal. I would definitely make sure there is no wax residue remaining.

 

[Flick boy]

These are the brands I'm using and I mist every morning and night before lights and the temp gage is what it is in the day, usually 60 in humidity

Ok so the bulb on the left is not correct ( as they do not provide the correct uvb for a chameleon you will want a long linear tube like a zoomed t5 ho5% or an arcadia t5 6%

 

[Flick boy]

Also switch your analogue gauges to digital probes for a better more accurate reading

 

[ashleyyhobson]

Ok so the bulb on the left is not correct ( as they do not provide the correct uvb for a chameleon you will want a long linear tube like a zoomed t5 ho5% or an arcadia t5 6%

It came with the tank I bought "for chameleons" but I have been watching videos and knew something wasn't right and couldn't figure out what light I needed , so THANKYOU !, I have only had him about 6 to 7 weeks so I'm still figuring stuff out

 

[Flick boy]

It came with the tank I bought "for chameleons" but I have been watching videos and knew something wasn't right and couldn't figure out what light I needed , so THANKYOU !, I have only had him about 6 to 7 weeks so I'm still figuring stuff out

Your welcome this big company ( zoomed) sells the wrong kit and even the wrong information on there site for chameleons, chameleon academy and Neptune the chameleon you tube have tons of great info. which is correct ,I would also get rid of the fake plants if possible and provide all real plants ( it takes time to get stuff right) but you couldn't be in a better place the members on here are the best , filling out a full husbandry form is the best way forward as there can be multiple reasons for your boys behaviour and knowing as much possible is a great way to understand him ,his enclosure and getting things tip top

 

[Flick boy]

@dinomom are you able to stick a form on here , so we can help

 

[Gloriawood]

It came with the tank I bought "for chameleons" but I have been watching videos and knew something wasn't right and couldn't figure out what light I needed , so THANKYOU !, I have only had him about 6 to 7 weeks so I'm still figuring stuff out

You can also use a regular 60 watt bulb. It doesn’t have to be ‘for reptiles’ just make sure it isn’t the led one that doesn’t put off heat. I bought reptile ones before I found this out and it would have saved me some money.

 

[kinyonga]

It’s normal for Panther chameleons to chew on the bark of branches…but it’s not good that he’s chewing on a rock bowl or the cane plants IMHO.
it’s not known why they chew on the things for sure yet…hopefully it will be figured out one day. In the meantime, we need to make sure they don’t chew on things that could harm them….like toxic branches, etc.

 

[dinomom]

@dinomom are you able to stick a form on here , so we can help

Yes, if you mean this one. If the OP can fill it out we can review all of the husbandry in one place.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/


Also here's a picture of an enclosure for inspiration. Obviously it is for a larger cham but you can see the level of planting and enrichment for the cham.