Husbandry review please?

[Marcoa1988]

So i am new on here and i have already been dinged on some things and was told about the moss and my lighting. I have just ordered a t5ho and will be picking up tomorrow. I have 3 thermometers for the temp and humidity 2 are digital and one is with the needle deal just for a back up. Im also in the process of adding more branches. I originally had a reptibreeze 18x18x36 and i built him a new one that is just about 6 ft tall and 3 ft wide. He eats a mixture of crickets, waxs worms and horn worms. I have a reptirain for him and its set to run every 3 hours for 60 sec. Any other suggestions? He is very healthy and active. He just had a vet visit because i started him on super worms and he started acting funny so i got scared?? i stoped giving them to him and he has been fine ever since and the vet cleared him as completely healthy and his fecal sample came back great.

 

[LulaJune]

Welcome! I’m new as well but have learned tons of stuff form this forum and it’s amazing members.

In order to give you the best, most accurate, non doctor advice would you please fill out this info? Be as detailed as possible.

It’s the perfect place to start....

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon.

How long has it been in your care?

Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?

Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?

Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?

Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?

Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?

History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?

Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?

Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?

Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?

Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?

Placement - Where is your cage located? 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?

Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

Your guy is beautiful! His cage is great. Maybe add more plants? More places for him to hide. ?

 

[Grayson Payne]

I agree with @LulaJune, adding live plants will give him another place to hide as well as raise the humidity up some! Also, you could try mixing up his diet even more with some Black Solider Fly Larvae (or the actual fly), silkworms (if you can find them ?), or even dubia roaches. If you don't know, FlChams has a great list of plants that are safe for chameleons. I'll link it down below for you!

https://flchams.com/chameleon-safe-plant-list/

 

[MissSkittles]

If you answer the help questions that @LulaJune posted, someone can review all of your husbandry and make sure all is spot on. Beautiful cham btw and great XXL enclosure! To make full use of the space, you could add some branches or sticks. Scavenge some from outside (avoid pine or other fir trees), give a wash in soapy water, a good rinse and let dry. Easy & free!