Panther Chameleon Sex ID

[jalenmj04]

Ok next step is take him to every other day with these amounts. Now we are seeing if he maintains weight rather than dropping it. Due to his age we have to be cautious because we do not want him to become obese either. Based on current body tone and casque thickness he is right were we want to see him without his casque becoming bulbous which shows excess fat storage.

After cutting down to every other day he seems to be doing the same, maybe even better haha. I’m also feeding hornworms (1-2 depending on size) every other feed. This is a crazy transformation from the beginning of this post.

 

[ehdee6]

@jalenmj04

He looks so much healthier!!! His color are popping.

 

[GreystoneExotics]

Awesome to see Pascal doing so much better. Beautiful looking Cham!

How old is he now?

 

[Beman]

After cutting down to every other day he seems to be doing the same, maybe even better haha. I’m also feeding hornworms (1-2 depending on size) every other feed. This is a crazy transformation from the beginning of this post.

Ok perfect, Lets keep him here for another week on an every other day feeding schedule. See if he self reduces more. Next step due to his age and his current body tone is going to be to go ahead and keep him on every other day but you will do 4-5 insects each feeding. Body tone now is what I would expect of a healthy boy over a year. Casque is full but not overly full. No sign of ribs showing and he now has muscle on his limbs. So he is looking really good now. Great job implementing the advice given. I am glad you found the forum and he is having the turn around I would expect to see.

Note.... Pull the tape you have in the cage out. This is high risk. Chams can get it stuck to their skin and it can pull their skin from the body.


Should you ever want to do a full husbandry review now that we have him physically back to 100% let me know.

 

[jalenmj04]

Ok perfect, Lets keep him here for another week on an every other day feeding schedule. See if he self reduces more. Next step due to his age and his current body tone is going to be to go ahead and keep him on every other day but you will do 4-5 insects each feeding. Body tone now is what I would expect of a healthy boy over a year. Casque is full but not overly full. No sign of ribs showing and he now has muscle on his limbs. So he is looking really good now. Great job implementing the advice given. I am glad you found the forum and he is having the turn around I would expect to see.

Note.... Pull the tape you have in the cage out. This is high risk. Chams can get it stuck to their skin and it can pull their skin from the body.


Should you ever want to do a full husbandry review now that we have him physically back to 100% let me know.

He has been naturally reducing he’s been eating about 4 every other day at this point. He is actually about to start shedding again he’s been growing so fast.

I made sure I folded the tape I do have in there down (the sharp pole and edges of feeding cup). I actually learned this the hard way with some I carelessly didn’t see before. I had to spray the tape spot with water and keep slightly peeling. Most stressful 20 minutes of both of our lives and no skin came off thankfully.

I would love to do the full husbandry review and tips help!

 

[GrannyK]

Here is the form for a husbandry review, you can copy and paste with your answers. Then you can tag @Beman and she will review it and respond.
He’s looking much better btw! Good work!


Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?