Sambava Panther Digging but NOT PREGNANT
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Elizadolots
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Is that the temperature at the top or at the bottom?
Your enclosure is smaller than this board typically recommends, however, I know some people successfully keep them in enclosures that size. I'm going to suggest you cover one or two sides with something dark (maybe that plastic film they sell for the back of aquariums?) to block her view some. She'll feel safer if the can't see stuff outside her cage. That might help her feel comfortable in the smaller space. Also, put the enclosure on something fairly tall so that the top of the enclosure is at least 6 inches above your head. Letting her look down on you will make her feel more comfortable.
You may ultimately decide to get her a larger enclosure (think height...18x18x36inches tall would be better) but I wouldn't try to make that change in the middle of "she's got eggs!".
Your enclosure is smaller than this board typically recommends, however, I know some people successfully keep them in enclosures that size. I'm going to suggest you cover one or two sides with something dark (maybe that plastic film they sell for the back of aquariums?) to block her view some. She'll feel safer if the can't see stuff outside her cage. That might help her feel comfortable in the smaller space. Also, put the enclosure on something fairly tall so that the top of the enclosure is at least 6 inches above your head. Letting her look down on you will make her feel more comfortable.
You may ultimately decide to get her a larger enclosure (think height...18x18x36inches tall would be better) but I wouldn't try to make that change in the middle of "she's got eggs!".
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
yes, I agree with the others and that is way too small. you also need some more foilage in there for her. There is no where for her to really hide if she wants to. Also, I would remove that substrate. That is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, not to mention she might injest it which would not be a good thing. I have two 24 X 24 X48 enclosures, outdoor free range and a verylarge outdoor cage. I feel guilty putting them in the 24 X 24 X 48. I would never put my chameleon in something that small. Just my opinion.
This is the setup and laying bin
The laying bin contains humus brick bottom followed with play sand on top.
1 Madagascar Dragon Tree inside with vines and fake plant.
Will cut lid so leaves can fit through for when i am not watching her.
Please can you comment before i move her into it.
The laying bin contains humus brick bottom followed with play sand on top.
1 Madagascar Dragon Tree inside with vines and fake plant.
Will cut lid so leaves can fit through for when i am not watching her.
Please can you comment before i move her into it.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
yes, I agree with the others and that is way too small. you also need some more foilage in there for her. There is no where for her to really hide if she wants to. Also, I would remove that substrate. That is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, not to mention she might injest it which would not be a good thing.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
I am so glad to hear you will be getting her a larger cage. I just hate to see these animals cooped up in tiny little environments. On the laying bin....how deep is the sand?? it should be about a foot deep and the container should be about a foot across. I cannot tell deep it is from the pic
It is about 10-12inches deep. More cover in the setup? bare in mind that i have taken the fake plants out of the setup for inside the bin
Elizadolots
New Member
90 centimeters is about 35 inches.
pssh
Avid Member
Looks good. Is it moist enough to dig a tunnel? You should be able to dig a tunnel with your fingers without it collapsing. You can also dig a small "starter" tunnel to help her out a little. She may use it or she may not. She may also dig several tunnels before finally laying. If she sees you, she can abandon the tunnel/become egg bound, so try to prevent her from seeing you.
pssh
Avid Member
Right but I wasn't sure if the smallest side was also the height or not. If it was, then it would be 18 inches tall still.
She has not been digging at all any more but no eggs have been laid. Strange.
Shes moving around fine now and here are is a video of her first day in the bin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxj5_ct-jCE
The bin was changed throughout the 7 days she was in there. But she now has a new home
this is what she is currently in Here
Shes moving around fine now and here are is a video of her first day in the bin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxj5_ct-jCE
The bin was changed throughout the 7 days she was in there. But she now has a new home
this is what she is currently in Here
