really dark panther

[MattiBee]

Just wondering, is there a reason why my young ambanja panther cham (almost 100% its a male) goes really dark green with almost black markings on him? Other times bright green bars and red markings come through. I will try and get pics soon.

Thanks

 

[a23cham]

pictures would be helpful but it is quite possible he isn't getting enough heat

 

[Brad Ramsey]

pictures would be helpful but it is quite possible he isn't getting enough heat

That would be my first guess.
You need to be careful raising temps though.
What is the temperature in his basking spot now?

-Brad

 

[MattiBee]

his ambient temps are 83 degress and his basking is around 88-90 degrees, humidity is 50-75% (it is mainly around 65%) He is still active, moving around from the basking area to the cooler areas, i would have thought if it was temps he would always be trying to get to the heat? any ideas?

 

[Brad Ramsey]

That's plenty hot.
Probably a little too warm for a young guy.
Where is the enclosure positioned? Is it above your eye level?

-Brad

 

[MattiBee]

its not above eye level at the moment (just a bit below) but for the moment half his enclosure is sheilded from view to make up for it (he is soon to be positioned high up). He doesnt spend his time in the sheilded half, he is quite curious. Ill place him higher up and see if that helps, thanks for your advice.