New Jacksons

[Grizz]

Hello, just got back from reptile expo. I got a male jacksons from brad ramsey. it is soo little compared to my veiled. having said this i am thinking the enclosure i have is too big. what is the proper size for juvie-adult jacksons? also do they eat plants?

 

[mrvoodoo]

Yeah they'll munch on the plants some - I think all chams do at some point in time. My boy didn't munch on them too much though.

If he's little - I'd go with something around 18x18x24 - give him plenty of opportunity to get around to find his food. You'll be able to transition him to your bigger cage later if you want.

 

[Zen Reptiles]

Haven't kept jacksonii yet but I have heard they prefer hibiscus blossoms over any other plants.

You can keep your tiny guy in a 5g critter keeper, then move up to a 20g once he's juvie, then a tall enclosure 3sides solid, front+top screen. Since he's small, gives you time to construct your own. Make sure you figure out a drainage solution as jacksonii like to be sprayed a lot.

 

[Grizz]

thanks. he is in 18" round 36"tall right now. i am getting ready to go to lowes to get the stuff to make a new cage with drainage tub(18X24X30). then i can hook up the mist king. has anyone free ranged a jacksons? I put him on a large scheff while i hooked up his dripper. he looked very happy.

 

[Grizz]

Hello, just got back from reptile expo. I got a male jacksons from brad ramsey. it is soo little compared to my veiled. having said this i am thinking the enclosure i have is too big. what is the proper size for juvie-adult jacksons? also do they eat plants?

my veiled is massive, close to 22". i think brad said the jackson was 7 or 8 months old.