Renovations

Andrew1283

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My normally bright green happy little girl puffed up and changed colors rapidly when I added a couple of pothos plants. She went down to check them out for a few minutes and is now bright green again. Tough girl!
 

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She is beautiful! I am going to suggest getting your husbandry reviewed by a member here. I am seeing some things that may be incorrect.

@ERKleRose @MissSkittles

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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
 
She is beautiful! I am going to suggest getting your husbandry reviewed by a member here. I am seeing some things that may be incorrect.

@ERKleRose @MissSkittles

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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

--------------

Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
Hello,

My first post on the forums was solely related to my enclosure and I implemented most of the suggestions from Beman and Eklerose. Her new larger enclosure is purchased and being built. Thanks!
 
Hello,

My first post on the forums was solely related to my enclosure and I implemented most of the suggestions from Beman and Eklerose. Her new larger enclosure is purchased and being built. Thanks!
Awesome! Sorry about that!
 
Pretty girl!
Do you have a lay bin in her cage?
I would think about getting rid of the fake plants as well...they can cause impactions.
 
I can’t wait to show you all her new larger enclosure with a bare bottom and all real plants, sticks, and vines. I plan to bake and steam sterilize everything. I am providing her with a lay bin filled with play sand (she is five months old) and I’m keeping her basking at 78-80 and watching her diet to keep her clutches smaller. She is hand fed only so I can count exactly what she eats. Plus she’s really personable and took to hand feeding quickly. She even took a cricket from my son, my wife, and my mother in law! I have put her on the palms outside of her enclosure and she eats there too. She will even eat when I hold her. I try not to hold her too often but she’s really cute and trusting. More pics to come!
 
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