ChameleonRave
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Cortez, my 8 month old Panther Cross Chameleon seems to be on the very small side. His limbs are straight, he has a repti-sun 5.0 linear tube light, he gets supplemented like usual.. I weighed him last month at 11 grams 4 inches H/V and about 7 inches H/T. He eats like any chameleon should. I try to vary his diet, and I gutload with what I have at my disposal.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
50% Nosy Be x 25% Amilobe x 25% Ambanja Panther Chameleon, 8 months old, since he was 2.5 months, so since about July.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Whenever I clean the cage, and every few days, just to check him over.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
I feed him 1/4 inch crickets, small/nymph dubia, a mealworm as a treat once every few months, and small superworms, also waxworms, butterworms when I get them. I feed him everyday since he is so small. He gets about 20 insects a day. I gutload them over night, with collard greens, carrots, romaine, and kale.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Reptivite, TetraFauna Multivitamin, Fluckers calcium with d3. I supplement on a tight schedule of calcium w/o d3 every feeding except the four days he gets the other supplements, multivitamin two days out of the month same with calcium w/d3.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
I use a dripper and a misting bottle, I mist two to three times a day. I see him drink and also cleaning his eyes when I mist.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
Solid feces, brown with white. He hasn't been to the vet yet, since he hasn't had any problems that I can see, although he is going in for a check up before christmas.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
He seems to be a slow grower and isn't getting his colors as a panther his age should be getting. Still showing somewhat baby colorings.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
All screen cage, bought at local pet shop, but it was a LLLreptile cage from the previous owner. It's 2'x2'x3' screen enclosure.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
I use Zoo Med Repti-Sun 5.0 Linear Tube Light, I use a 40 watt light (reg. house bulb) and they are on for 12 hours a day. The Repti-Sun is getting replace at the end of the month.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Basking temp is about 85-86 degrees, the night temps drop down to the mid 70'- high 60's. I use my analog temp. gauges, but they aren't accurate, so I am getting a digital temp. gun.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
My humidity levels are at 65-80% and I use all live plants and mist three times daily as stated above to keep up the humidity. I am using an analog gauge.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Yes, I am using a palm, ficus and schefflera arboricola.
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?
It is behind my bathroom door on my dresser against the back corner. No vents/fans etc in that area. Also it's not a high traffic area, as I'm usually not in my room. It's about 6-7 feet at the top of the cage.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
South Dakota.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
The current problem is his size. I'm worried somethign might be wrong with my care so he is not growing much. He's gone through about 6 shed's with me while in my care.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
50% Nosy Be x 25% Amilobe x 25% Ambanja Panther Chameleon, 8 months old, since he was 2.5 months, so since about July.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Whenever I clean the cage, and every few days, just to check him over.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
I feed him 1/4 inch crickets, small/nymph dubia, a mealworm as a treat once every few months, and small superworms, also waxworms, butterworms when I get them. I feed him everyday since he is so small. He gets about 20 insects a day. I gutload them over night, with collard greens, carrots, romaine, and kale.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Reptivite, TetraFauna Multivitamin, Fluckers calcium with d3. I supplement on a tight schedule of calcium w/o d3 every feeding except the four days he gets the other supplements, multivitamin two days out of the month same with calcium w/d3.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
I use a dripper and a misting bottle, I mist two to three times a day. I see him drink and also cleaning his eyes when I mist.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
Solid feces, brown with white. He hasn't been to the vet yet, since he hasn't had any problems that I can see, although he is going in for a check up before christmas.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
He seems to be a slow grower and isn't getting his colors as a panther his age should be getting. Still showing somewhat baby colorings.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
All screen cage, bought at local pet shop, but it was a LLLreptile cage from the previous owner. It's 2'x2'x3' screen enclosure.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
I use Zoo Med Repti-Sun 5.0 Linear Tube Light, I use a 40 watt light (reg. house bulb) and they are on for 12 hours a day. The Repti-Sun is getting replace at the end of the month.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Basking temp is about 85-86 degrees, the night temps drop down to the mid 70'- high 60's. I use my analog temp. gauges, but they aren't accurate, so I am getting a digital temp. gun.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
My humidity levels are at 65-80% and I use all live plants and mist three times daily as stated above to keep up the humidity. I am using an analog gauge.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Yes, I am using a palm, ficus and schefflera arboricola.
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?
It is behind my bathroom door on my dresser against the back corner. No vents/fans etc in that area. Also it's not a high traffic area, as I'm usually not in my room. It's about 6-7 feet at the top of the cage.
Location - Where are you geographically located?
South Dakota.
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
The current problem is his size. I'm worried somethign might be wrong with my care so he is not growing much. He's gone through about 6 shed's with me while in my care.
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