Jackson opens mouth after eating

StonewallJackson

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My jackson's will open his mouth (no hissing or deep breathes) every time after he eats. I offer him water before and after his meals so I don't think he is thirsty. I don't see him breathing hard and his temp is in optimal range for him so I don't think he is over heating.
Just wondering if anyone knew what this could be... :confused:
 
Assuming everything is good with your husbandry, it could be the feeders are a little large for him. I see that with panthers if they get a feeder that's too big for them. Feeders should not be bigger than the space between their eyes. If that is not the case it could indicate a uri. Check your setup by posting the ask for help form in the health clinic forum. Drafts around the cage can cause that condition.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
 
I guess I should have posted it under the health forums, but he seems perfectly healthy so I put it on general discussion.
I'm going to try and get him smaller crickets because they might be a little big for him.
Thanks for all the input, greatly appreciated!
 
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