Hey all,
first time cham owner and first time to the forum. Looking for advice/insight whatever help I can get to keep my buddy chuck living as long as possible.
I have a 4month old male panther, raised from 1month old. Currently living indoors in a 18x18x36 screen cage. New 24x24x48 cage is on its way, and should be here within the next few days.
I have a 12” 5.0 UVB bulb and a separate heat bulb that seems to keep him warm, happy and temperatures at least around 80 in his basking spot. Also keep a humidifier next to the cage
diet is mainly crickets, Dubia roaches, and super worms. I have been gutloading roaches and crickets with repashys super food. I also have calcium and vitamins that I dust insects with. Calcium maybe 3 times a week, vitamins 1 time a week.
I have a single nozzle monsoon mister that sprays one area of the cage. From what I have read on this site, I inspect his poo and the white part is usually always nice and bright white which I have read means he’s getting plenty of water..?
Well, there is my situation. Also to answer any of those questions early.
Now here are my questions and concerns for those who have the knowledge.
1. New cage, Is a dripper the best way to get a chameleon water? Or dripper and mister to be safe?
2. He has been moving around a lot! If he’s not climbing on the cage he is actually walking on the base of the cage. Does this mean he’s ready for a larger living area? ?? I have read this might be a bad sign if his health.
3. Food, Lately he barley eats.. maybe 1-3 worms a day. Hardly pays attention to roaches anymore.? This worries me the most. Maybe just a growing age, but he used to eat out of my hand like 5-10 roaches/worms a day. Now he barely has interest and food in his bowl last for multiple days. I tried to give him horn worms but he was not interested and didn’t even attempt(Unless I grew them too big).
Thanks to all who read this and have any advice. Coolest pet ever, but I am constantly concerned for his well being?. I uploaded a pic. Thanks again??
Chameleons for life!??
first time cham owner and first time to the forum. Looking for advice/insight whatever help I can get to keep my buddy chuck living as long as possible.
I have a 4month old male panther, raised from 1month old. Currently living indoors in a 18x18x36 screen cage. New 24x24x48 cage is on its way, and should be here within the next few days.
I have a 12” 5.0 UVB bulb and a separate heat bulb that seems to keep him warm, happy and temperatures at least around 80 in his basking spot. Also keep a humidifier next to the cage
diet is mainly crickets, Dubia roaches, and super worms. I have been gutloading roaches and crickets with repashys super food. I also have calcium and vitamins that I dust insects with. Calcium maybe 3 times a week, vitamins 1 time a week.
I have a single nozzle monsoon mister that sprays one area of the cage. From what I have read on this site, I inspect his poo and the white part is usually always nice and bright white which I have read means he’s getting plenty of water..?
Well, there is my situation. Also to answer any of those questions early.
Now here are my questions and concerns for those who have the knowledge.
1. New cage, Is a dripper the best way to get a chameleon water? Or dripper and mister to be safe?
2. He has been moving around a lot! If he’s not climbing on the cage he is actually walking on the base of the cage. Does this mean he’s ready for a larger living area? ?? I have read this might be a bad sign if his health.
3. Food, Lately he barley eats.. maybe 1-3 worms a day. Hardly pays attention to roaches anymore.? This worries me the most. Maybe just a growing age, but he used to eat out of my hand like 5-10 roaches/worms a day. Now he barely has interest and food in his bowl last for multiple days. I tried to give him horn worms but he was not interested and didn’t even attempt(Unless I grew them too big).
Thanks to all who read this and have any advice. Coolest pet ever, but I am constantly concerned for his well being?. I uploaded a pic. Thanks again??
Chameleons for life!??