First timer help please!
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jcarlsen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Could you give us some info about the enclosure you're keeping him in, like what kind it is, what you have in it, what kind of lighting you're using, etc...?
A picture would be best if you can manage it.
It could be that the guy is just getting used to his environment, or it could be that his humidity or temp is a bit off.
Glad you're checking in here for info. You did the right thing
joepakaluk
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try out this page, on the left side it has everything about chams- it should help with caring for him.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
Could you give us some info about the enclosure you're keeping him in, like what kind it is, what you have in it, what kind of lighting you're using, etc...?
A picture would be best if you can manage it.
It could be that the guy is just getting used to his environment, or it could be that his humidity or temp is a bit off.
Glad you're checking in here for info. You did the right thing
Thanks for answering ! I have a reptibreeze XL 24x24x48 i have a uvb bowl 10 and a basking bowl 100 w about 8 inches from the basking spot.
LeeroyJenkins
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I dont think so he has the spurs
LeeroyJenkins
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Can I also get a picture of the cage as well?
How are the temps and humidity?
Do you dust feed him and what is your dusting schedule?
Is he stationary most of the day or more active?
How are the temps and humidity?
Do you dust feed him and what is your dusting schedule?
Is he stationary most of the day or more active?
He is active , i have yet to dust feed him! The basking spot temp is around 90 and middle of cage around 75 and bottom around 70 i dont know the humidity
LeeroyJenkins
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I would suggest buying one of these, I saw another guy on here post this earlier so props to him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp2XieaYmJ8
The humidity in nevada almost does not exist so thats pretty much the same setup I have but without all the pvc pipe.
http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11988-18-Inch-Tropical-Fluorescent/dp/B000YIWNZI
I noticed you didn't have one on the cage all I saw was a heat lamp, should probably invest in this. Its what I use, you'll need a fixture to hook it up to I have the heat lamp and uvb on a timer.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-18-in-Fluorescent-Light-Fixture-16466/100384834
Id try all that before a trip to the vet, the humidity in my setup stays at 57 - 64. And get a gauge to check the humidity and not a crappy dial gauge.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/gauge-humidity-temperature-digital
Also if you wrap the cage in plastic it will help retain humidity better, works really well for me after misting. Just some thoughts anyway, I can remember back when my cham was a dark green at times or almost a blackish green but It would only last a few days or so.
High traffic areas can cause them to go all defense mode in color like that as well, if you have cats or interested dogs make sure nothings going on with them and your chameleon.
EDIT: Also, Id change his basking light temp to 80-85 with a lower watt light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp2XieaYmJ8
The humidity in nevada almost does not exist so thats pretty much the same setup I have but without all the pvc pipe.
http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11988-18-Inch-Tropical-Fluorescent/dp/B000YIWNZI
I noticed you didn't have one on the cage all I saw was a heat lamp, should probably invest in this. Its what I use, you'll need a fixture to hook it up to I have the heat lamp and uvb on a timer.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-18-in-Fluorescent-Light-Fixture-16466/100384834
Id try all that before a trip to the vet, the humidity in my setup stays at 57 - 64. And get a gauge to check the humidity and not a crappy dial gauge.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/gauge-humidity-temperature-digital
Also if you wrap the cage in plastic it will help retain humidity better, works really well for me after misting. Just some thoughts anyway, I can remember back when my cham was a dark green at times or almost a blackish green but It would only last a few days or so.
High traffic areas can cause them to go all defense mode in color like that as well, if you have cats or interested dogs make sure nothings going on with them and your chameleon.
EDIT: Also, Id change his basking light temp to 80-85 with a lower watt light.
Thanks u have been really helpful i live in florida which is pretty humid right now at 68 maybe my basking temp is to high and it keeps the cage from getting humid just a though, and no there is no traffic in that area he is alone most of the day and he is confortable with me that he even hand feed and aleays wants to go out of the cage .
LeeroyJenkins
New Member
Right on man, I was also thinking it could be a morph but I cant be to sure on that. Ive seen some chams that are mostly black with bright colors once they are completely out of the juvenile phase.
He is kindh of green blackish color , Yea ill wait and see maybe in a month he will be good! I bought him from what i think is not a good breeder and i dnt know the conditions he was in before!
