New Jackson chams

[theonlyjuan]

Here is a pic of my new babies I just got yesterday.
3 days old.

 

[theonlyjuan]

Here's another one

 

[Miss Lily]

You say you just got them yesterday - did someone sell them at just 3 days old? Usually Jacksons are not sold until at least 4-5 months as they have a habit of just dropping dead anywhen up to that age. Please read this care sheet and make sure you have everything just right for them. At this age, keeping them well hydrated is key. https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

 

[theonlyjuan]

Yes I got them from someone one had just bought a Jackson and a week after him having her (the Cham) he woke up and had 11 small ones crawling around.

I have 2 of them. They are in a 18x18x18 exo terra cage. Have the drip on them. Repti sun 5.0 UVB and a small heat pad under to help with humidity and heat. Current temps are 83/70 humidity is at 73

Feeding them fruit flies.

 

[leedragon]

hope everything goes well, please keep us updated on how the babies doing.

here is some really good info about them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbUaOQ0aA&list=PL4HFX9PBYVY2eIWT0v3ZgYSk-r76SEujI&index=1

 

[theonlyjuan]

Thanks for all the great info guys. They are both doing great. Drinking a lot and attacking the fruit flies!!

I had a question. What is the basking bulb to use?? I read some where that said Jackson's don't really need a basking bulb?? True?? Help on this please. Thanks!!

 

[leedragon]

watch the clip, it explain whatever you need.

and yes the do need basking spot but not tha hot

 

[boosh96]

Jackson's need a screen cage and a basking spot of 82-85 degrees. They are a montane species, so they thrive in cooler temperatures than some other chameleons, but they still need a basking spot. Also, I'd separate them as soon as possible if I were you. Chameleons do best when they're kept alone. Good luck with your little guys-you chose a great chameleon species to keep!

 

[leedragon]

Jackson's need a screen cage and a basking spot of 82-85 degrees. They are a montane species, so they thrive in cooler temperatures than some other chameleons, but they still need a basking spot. Also, I'd separate them as soon as possible if I were you. Chameleons do best when they're kept alone. Good luck with your little guys-you chose a great chameleon species to keep!

they can live in a terrarium, it helps keep the humidity up and has good ventilation, they can be in the same cage up to several months

 

[boosh96]

they can live in a terrarium, it helps keep the humidity up and has good ventilation, they can be in the same cage up to several months

Well shoot. I was under the impression that they NEEDED screen cages. Sorry.

I kinda meant that they'll have to be separated soon, not really ASAP. They just can't be kept together FOREVER, let's put it that way.