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Sterlingcham

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My ambilobe I just received from a friend has been lithargic today only hanging out on his basking spot not really moving or going after food like he usually does I am wondering if it could be just his acclimation period or could he have got sick off of one of my feeders which I don't think could happen but possibly. I know u want a Cham help sheet but I don't have enough time to do it right now because I'm at work now ... I will post later any suggestions are welcome I just need some help. As I'm not sure if he is exhibiting signs of sickness or not.?

Thank you,
Sterling
 
Are his eyes open? Sleeping during the day is a big sign that things aren't well. Otherwise, unless there is any other behaviour that is worrying you, just chilling out for a day isn't too worrying in and of itself. However the help request sheet will probably give you a lot more useful ideas if you can fill it out after work.
 
Care sheet

Your Chameleon - The species, ambilobe panther. Sex, male. and age of your chameleon, apprx. 1.5 yr old. How long has it been in your care? 4 days now.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Only once because I had to make his cage once I got him back to my house.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? Crickets, supers, Phoenix, and occasionally butters. What amount? 6-8 bugs. What is the schedule? Feeding every day at 10 am ish. How are you gut-loading your feeders? Sandrachameleons blog on gut loading and following it to a T.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Zoomed repti calcium without D3 every feeding, flukers calcium with D3 twice a month, reptivite vitamin twice a month.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? I mist the cage 3-5 times daily. How often and how long to you mist? 3-5 times daily 2-4 minutes at a time. Do you see your chameleon drinking? Occasionally I see it but not all the time he is looking hydrated though.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Healthy looking poop his urate was sorta orange on the end mostly white. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Yes he has from previous owners but not from me yet.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. No previous issues.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 2'x2'x4' all screen enclosure.
Lighting - What brand, repti sun 5.0uvb/uva bulb and a 60w normal incandescent bulb for basking. What is your daily lighting schedule? On at 7:45 am and off at 8:45pm.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Cage floor is 72-75 ish basking spot is around 83-86. Lowest overnight temp? Around 66. How do you measure these temps? Infrared heat gun with 10:1 ratio and thermometers analog and digital in the cage.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? Average 60% ish never really bellow that and gets up to 80% ish after heavy mistings. How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Live plants in the enclosure and misting 3-4 times daily along with a dogger running 8 hours a day when lights on only. What do you use to measure humidity? Analog and digital hygrometers.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Yes I am I have a ficus tree and a hibiscus in there right now and he seems to love them.
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? It is by a huge window that I open the shades when it's sunny also located by a ceiling vent but the vent is closed. At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? Approx 6' off the ground.
Location - Where are you geographically located? I'm located in Vancouver Wa

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about. He has been lithargic today just sitting under his basking spot not really cage cruising like usuall and not hunting like usuall today.
 
everything seems fine.

How old is your uvb?

are his eyes closed? any weird breahting noises?

if no to those questions, hes fine.

he just wants to chill.

my guys do the same thing. some days they just want to chill.

I say relax, keep an eye on him, and if nothign changes.. hes fine.
 
My UVB is currently 5 months old and will be replaced soon most likely Friday when I get my paycheck.

No he hasnt been breathing weirdly or anything just been chillen basking out hahah maybe I'm just trippin I just wanted to make sure because my other Cham never really relax he just goes goes goes super active but he is a bit younger.

And yes his eyes are open darting around and looking how they normally look bulgy and pivoty :)

And thank you for the advice keep it coming
 
Ye alike i said, im sure hes fine.

some are active, some arent.

my hoe cruises everywhere in her cage. so does my female veiled, but not my male veiled or my male panther.
 
For an adult panther I would up the basking to about 90-95. He might keep basking cause he is not getting warm enough.
 
I just upped his 60w to a 75w to get his basking spot temp up a lil bit so now I'm just monitoring him now to see if he moves or gets more active and Friday he will be getting a new UVB bulb :)
 
ok good. I bask my one with a 75 watt and the has 100watt and he likes it under there. He does not gape or anything so it is not too hot. If you see your chameleon sitting under the light with his mouth open too much then you need to raise the light a little or lower the wattage. Although I know it goes from 60-75 and there is really nothing in between. So raising the light or lowering the basking branch or vine may help. Not saying it is gonna work but it worth a try right?!
 
yes, my one guy loves the 100 watt. I thought it was going to be too hot but it was all I had at the moment besides 60's. So I put it in there and he bask comfortably under it all the time. My basking spot is about 96 under there. It depends on the temp of your house too. My house is like 73 degrees with ac. If your house is hotter than your cage will be hotter to begin with and so the 100 might end up being too much.
 
How far away is your basking branch from the light ?? Just wondering to see if mine is at good height approx 8" away from my 75w now
 
I don't see him gapping or anything as of yet his basking temp is at 91 now so we will see what's happening with him. He might need a shower and just some relaxation and I think he will be a little bit better off and happier :)
 
my basking branch is about the same distance maybe a little closer. I hope he is not ill and you are worrying for nothing, which is probably the case! Man you keep your house cool! 67degrees!?
 
My house stays cool yes because I live in a pretty cool climate and my house is pretty well vented so it stays pretty cool. Okay well I think the 75 is doing fine I'll see maybe next month if he like the 100 watt more he probably will
 
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