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i just woke up 30 mins ago for work and misted the cage night temp is good it’s in the mid 60s day time mid 70s i have calcium but it’s just the stuff that came with the kid that I bought Max from they had him set up in a enclosure all that so I just bought the exact enclosure that they had him set up in I’m about to go into work right now but I can send pictures of everything whenever I get off thank you for the information thanks for the help so far y’all are greatJackson's chameleons are montane chameleons that require a significant nighttime temperature drop. Ideally, you would be able to get the temps 60F and below at night. But 65F is really the upper end. Anything higher than 65F may lead to temporal gland infections, respiratory infections, etc. This is because they have evolved to survive in a specific environment over hundreds of thousands of years. The farther we stray from their natural parameters, the more stress we induce on their bodies. This stress can reduce the effectiveness of the immune system, leaving the body more susceptible to bacterial infections.
You say that you live in Georgia where it is pretty humid, but does this translate to high humidity inside your house? During the day, an RH of 30-50% humidity is ideal. A little above that, say even 55-60% is fine as long as you let the enclosure dry out between mistings. And at night, an RH of 70-75%+ is good. The greater the nighttime humidity, the better. But at a certain point, too high humidity at night may make it difficult to achieve a lower RH (humidity level) during the day. Make sure that you are measuring the humidity inside the enclosure. If humidity is too low, you can either mist more (though remember that these animals aren't aquatic) or you can add humidity via fogger/humidifier.
This leads to misting the enclosure. When do you mist the cage? Misting is very important as this is how your chameleon will rehydrate. Plants and foliage to drink off of are equally as important. Too few leaves may not provide enough water for your cham to lap up and rehydrate. Additionally, plants will help stabilize the humidity, so you won't need to mist as frequently.
Honestly, the placement of the cage isn't too worrisome. Just make sure that you add sufficient foliage for your cham to hide in if/when he feels threatened. A well-planted cage will make your cham feel safer, which, in turn, makes them bolder and happier.
Mealworms and superworms aren't great staples. Chamleons can become addicted to them. Moderation is key. Crickets and/or Dubia roaches are much more suitable as staple feeders. However, feeding superworms on a weekly basis isn't bad. But feeding only superworms all the time is not good. Variety is great. Also, make sure to feed your insects healthy fruits, veggies, and grains. Do not feed them the orange cricket cube things. They are wholly inadequate. Either get fresh produce from the store. Or order Repashy bug burger from Amazon.
Now that the feeders are all cleared up, let's talk about diet. Since it is hard to tell how old your cham is, it is hard for me to help prescribe a frequency for feedings. Make sure to send us pictures of your cham. Pet stores aren't always the most knowledgable when it comes to age. Seven feeders may be too much or not enough. Age and overall size are important factors.
Alright, let's move on to Supplements. These green boogers will need plain calcium a minimum of twice a week. But many people, like myself, utilize plain calcium at every meal. Calcium with D3 and Vitamin A should be given once a month, though this does vary depending on the specific Brand and Product. So make sure to give us this info as it is very important. We will be able to help you come up with a good schedule that leads to the right amount of supplementation. Too much D3 and Vit A can lead to Edema and Kidney Issues. And too little may lead to metabolic one disease which can lead to deformed bones that are extremely fragile.
Additionally, supplementation does depend on the lights you use. So make sure to let us know what you are using. And you will want to make sure your hydration is down pat, like mentioned before, because dehydration and supplementation can lead to kidney problems as well.
I'll try not to overload you with info. Feel free to ask questions, even if you think I might have addressed it already. I don't mind repeating myself and I won't take offense. I just want what is best for you and your chameleon. Welcome to the forums!
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i just woke up 30 mins ago for work and misted the cage night temp is good it’s in the mid 60s day time mid 70s i have calcium but it’s just the stuff that came with the kid that I bought Max from they had him set up in a enclosure all that so I just bought the exact enclosure that they had him set up in I’m about to go into work right now but I can send pictures of everything whenever I get off thank you for the information thanks for the help so far y’all are great
Can you post some photos of him and the cage including he lighting please.
What supplements are you using and how often for each...please be specific especially for calcium, PHIS, D3 and type of vitamin A.
What specific UVB light do you use? Long linear? Brand? Etc?