Sleeping During the Day?

[louwillie]

Chameleon Info:
1. 4-5 Month Old Male Panther Chameleon. He has been with me since August 31, 2010.
2. Handling is limited to once a week when cleaning cage.
3. Crickets and dubia roaches. About 10-12 every other day. Gutload consists of Cricket Crack, carrots, lettuce, mustard greens, etc.
4. RepCal w/ D3, Herptivite, and RepCal w/o D3
5. Misting occurs three times a day. I have seen this chameleon drink many times.
6. He has not been tested for parasites.

Cage Info:
1. 16x16x30 Screen Cage
2. Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 and a Zoo Med 60 Watt Day Bulb
3. I need to get a thermometer.
4. I also need to get a hygrometer.
5. I am using a Schefflera plant.
6. The cage is located in my room approximately 3 feet off the ground.
7. Los Angeles, CA

I have a panther chameleon male that is between 4 and 5 months of age. I live in Southern California and for the past couple of days we have been having a heat wave. I have found him sleeping a lot throughout the day. Is this normal?

Thanks

 

[bridgofaith]

Sleeping during the day is not normal. What is your supplement dusting schedule? What type lamp is the Reptisun 5.0, linear or CFL? Definitely need to get a temp for the basking spot and ambient temp.

 

[louwillie]

I use a linear.

I follow this schedule by Ellron:

Supplement Schedule

Week One
Monday:Calcium without D3
Tuesday:Calcium without D3
Wednesday:Calcium without D3
Thursday:Calcium without D3
Friday:Calcium without D3
Saturday: None
Sunday: Calcium with D3

Week Two
Monday: Calcium without D3
Tuesday:Calcium without D3
Wednesday: Calcium without D3
Thursday:Calcium without D3
Friday:Calcium without D3
Sat: None
Sun: Herp-a-Vite

Week Three
Mon:Calcium without D3
Tuesday:Calcium without D3
Wednesday:Calcium without D3
Thursday:Calcium without D3
Friday:Calcium without D3
Saturday:None
Sunday:Calcium With D3

Week Four
Monday: Calcium without D3
Tuesday:Calcium without D3
Wednesday: Calcium without D3
Thursday:Calcium without D3
Friday:Calcium without D3
Sat: None
Sun: None

 

[Thompson]

Also, you should be feeding a 5 month old everyday. Just let your charm decide when he wants to slow down on your feedings.

 

[reptoman]

If his sleeping during the day coincides with the heatwave you should definitely get a digital thermometer/hygrometer with a probe and make sure he is not getting too hot. You can get these for $11-12 at lowes or home depot. Until you get that try turning off his heat lamp to see if he improves. He may not be able to get to a cooler temp if the ambient in the room is above 80.

 

[bridgofaith]

If his sleeping during the day coincides with the heatwave you should definitely get a digital thermometer/hygrometer with a probe and make sure he is not getting too hot. You can get these for $11-12 at lowes or home depot. Until you get that try turning off his heat lamp to see if he improves. He may not be able to get to a cooler temp if the ambient in the room is above 80.

Agreed. Looks like you're doing things just fine. It certainly could be due to the heat wave, get a digital thermometer and check the temps.

 

[louwillie]

If his sleeping during the day coincides with the heatwave you should definitely get a digital thermometer/hygrometer with a probe and make sure he is not getting too hot. You can get these for $11-12 at lowes or home depot. Until you get that try turning off his heat lamp to see if he improves. He may not be able to get to a cooler temp if the ambient in the room is above 80.

Should I move him to a cooler room? Thanks