Jackson mouth gaping

[Ryan8283]

My female jackson chameleon is gaping her mouth but only when she is out of the the cage shes calm when being handled and only handled maybe once a week could it be an RI I got her from someone else about a month ago so not to sure as to her health before me I keep the cage at 80 during the day and mist her daily I live in san diego so she gets to go outside on nice days any help is appreciated Ive also attached a picture of her doing it.

 

[Jbujarski]

80 seems a bit too high. The basking spot should be 79 and the rest of the cage should be about 72-75 I believe. Keeping her mouth open could be from being too hot and trying to cool down.

 

[Jbujarski]

If you haven't seen this already I recommend you watch it,
Hes a fellow forum member and gives some really good advice pertaining to jacksons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA&list=UU2V2uj5E4NBiqdH8dD6ymjA&index=5&feature=plpp_video

 

[Ryan8283]

Thanks! I believe that she was too hot. We had taken her out to bask in the natural sunlight and today was a fairly warm day. The video made me at ease. Thanks again

 

[Jbujarski]

Thanks! I believe that she was too hot. We had taken her out to bask in the natural sunlight and today was a fairly warm day. The video made me at ease. Thanks again

No problem! Always glad to help out a fellow jax owner! Any other questions feel free to pm me

 

[Dr O]

Fwiw, I also second the heat with (some) increased stress levels from being out of her environment. Pretty lizard!

dr. o-