L Lewis New Member Oct 21, 2013 #1 My young panther Cham keeps on gaping and he has been for about half an hour ? Why is he doing this ?
My young panther Cham keeps on gaping and he has been for about half an hour ? Why is he doing this ?
junglefries Avid Member Oct 21, 2013 #2 Most likely he is overheated. if you are constantly staring at him, he may just be telling you to back off.
Most likely he is overheated. if you are constantly staring at him, he may just be telling you to back off.
carol5208 Chameleon Enthusiast Oct 21, 2013 #3 What are your cage temps? What was said above, but it could also be a more serious condition called a respiratory infection
What are your cage temps? What was said above, but it could also be a more serious condition called a respiratory infection
ridgebax1 Avid Member Oct 21, 2013 #5 My guy will sit in his basking spot and gape too. It is the only place he does this and he eventually will move.
My guy will sit in his basking spot and gape too. It is the only place he does this and he eventually will move.
NHenn Avid Member Oct 21, 2013 #6 The temp might be a bit too high for a little guy. Does he only do it while basking or will he also do it in other parts of the cage where it is cooler?
The temp might be a bit too high for a little guy. Does he only do it while basking or will he also do it in other parts of the cage where it is cooler?
