rango2012
New Member
hi my name liv and i have just gotten a graceful chameleon my boyfriend and i have had many pets between from red eyed tree frogs to spiders and other assorted animals we desided to get a chameleon after weeks of research we got our guy but as time is going on im reading more and more there is sooo much to learn so here it goes Your Chameleon - The species= graceful, sex =male , and age aprox=1 yr. chameleon. How long has it been in your care = 1 month
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon=only when cleaning the cage
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham = crickets What amount=5-8 ? What is the schedule= In the morning he is bowl fed .How are you gut-loading your feeders w/ flukers green and fresh veggies
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium=exo-terra calcium and vitamin=exo=terramulti products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedulecalcium daily and vit twice a month (i m going to get d3 asap )for twice a month
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use a homemade little dripper and a monsoon mister? How often and how long to you mist =every two hrs for 60 seconds during the day and hand misting in the morning and then at 3 pm and once more before bed time ? Do you see your chameleon drinking= yes but seems shy kinda but i have hand fed water and crickets ?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings= seen it twice in the month the first time was a little runny and the second a week later was blak with white it was also i have learnt it was a yellow and that means dehydrated since then he drinks from the dripper and it seems fine now . Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites= no
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.= i was assured he was captive bred and is given clean bill before they sell them
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?)= is a glassw/ screen on three sides What are the dimensions they are w18-d18-h23?
Lighting - What brand=repisun, model=spiral5.0 and small tube 2.0 types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule12 on 12 off?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor=65 to basking spot=78)? Lowest overnight temp=69? How do you measure these temps digital thermometer
Humidity - What are your humidity levels70-90? How are you creating and maintaining these levels= by having the monsoon go off every two hrs and hand misting What do you use to measure humidity= hygrometer (not digital)
Plants - i have two live plants fig and pothos
Placement - Where is your cage located= in the living room we don’t use too much we have two 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 its eye level to me and im 5 ft 4
Location - Where are you geographically located am on the west coast of Canada on the east coast of Vancouver island
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about i am new the forum and i am looking for advice and constructive critics .i love my new guy rango he`s the best but i need to make him the best home i can so with learning something new everyday i will accomplish this thanks for your time Olivia
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon=only when cleaning the cage
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham = crickets What amount=5-8 ? What is the schedule= In the morning he is bowl fed .How are you gut-loading your feeders w/ flukers green and fresh veggies
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium=exo-terra calcium and vitamin=exo=terramulti products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedulecalcium daily and vit twice a month (i m going to get d3 asap )for twice a month
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use a homemade little dripper and a monsoon mister? How often and how long to you mist =every two hrs for 60 seconds during the day and hand misting in the morning and then at 3 pm and once more before bed time ? Do you see your chameleon drinking= yes but seems shy kinda but i have hand fed water and crickets ?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings= seen it twice in the month the first time was a little runny and the second a week later was blak with white it was also i have learnt it was a yellow and that means dehydrated since then he drinks from the dripper and it seems fine now . Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites= no
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.= i was assured he was captive bred and is given clean bill before they sell them
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?)= is a glassw/ screen on three sides What are the dimensions they are w18-d18-h23?
Lighting - What brand=repisun, model=spiral5.0 and small tube 2.0 types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule12 on 12 off?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor=65 to basking spot=78)? Lowest overnight temp=69? How do you measure these temps digital thermometer
Humidity - What are your humidity levels70-90? How are you creating and maintaining these levels= by having the monsoon go off every two hrs and hand misting What do you use to measure humidity= hygrometer (not digital)
Plants - i have two live plants fig and pothos
Placement - Where is your cage located= in the living room we don’t use too much we have two 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 its eye level to me and im 5 ft 4
Location - Where are you geographically located am on the west coast of Canada on the east coast of Vancouver island
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about i am new the forum and i am looking for advice and constructive critics .i love my new guy rango he`s the best but i need to make him the best home i can so with learning something new everyday i will accomplish this thanks for your time Olivia
