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Hi everyone!
I'm new to the forums and I just wanted to say that I've learned SO much from everyone on here, it's incredible! So thank you for that!
I have recently acquired a 7 month old male ambilobe panther chameleon. He has been in my care for about 2 weeks now. He appears to be healthy. Poo/urates are the proper colors, is active during the day and sleeps well at night. However, I've come to notice a bit of white around both his eyes and a little more on his left eye and I can't help but wonder if it looks a little swollen too (see attached image). I have noticed that some chams just have that coloring when they're a little older so Im hoping this is just him growing? I really hope it's nothing serious as I've been doing my best to do everything right. Here's all the required information:
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - 7 month old male ambilobe panther chameleon
Handling - he hasn't been comfortable enough to climb onto my hand to come out yet but I usually put my hand in his cage maybe 2-3 times a day for him to climb over and he does
Feeding - 10-15 medium crickets every second day gutloaded with Mazuri hi calcium gut load diet and crushed up Mazuri rodent pellets suggested by reptile store owner (not a commercial pet store)
Supplements - Exo Terra calcium and multivitamin powder. Calcium is with Every feeding. Multivitamin has only been once since I got him and will continue with 2 times a month
Watering - misting 2-4 times a day with a dripper during the day when I'm at work
Fecal Description - brown with white urate
History - came from a small local breeder. Said he was one of the healthiest ones he had
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 24"x18"x36" exo Terra screen terrarium with closed off sides and back to keep heat and humidity in
Lighting - UVB: 24" 5% arcadia bulb. Heat: 100watt ceramic heater within a reptisun dome with dimmer switch
Temperature - thermometer reads between 25-28 degrees Celsius in the middle of the cage. 28-30 at basking spot and drops between 18-20 at night time
Humidity - after misting for several minutes the hygrometer reads between 70%-80% and drops down to 40%-50% within a couple hours. I mist again onces everything has dried
Plants - I am using 4 live plants. One pothos, one schefflera plant, one prayer plant and one croton plant. And artificial vines and plants in the top corners
Placement - cage is located on top of a dresser in the corner of our bedroom. Not near any vents or heat radiators. Top of cage is about 6 feet from the ground
Location - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Where we have hot summers and brutally cold winters.
Current Problem - noticed white around his eye and possibly looks swollen
Thank you in advance for all your help! Please note the cup on the bottom was only there before I acquired Charles.
I'm new to the forums and I just wanted to say that I've learned SO much from everyone on here, it's incredible! So thank you for that!
I have recently acquired a 7 month old male ambilobe panther chameleon. He has been in my care for about 2 weeks now. He appears to be healthy. Poo/urates are the proper colors, is active during the day and sleeps well at night. However, I've come to notice a bit of white around both his eyes and a little more on his left eye and I can't help but wonder if it looks a little swollen too (see attached image). I have noticed that some chams just have that coloring when they're a little older so Im hoping this is just him growing? I really hope it's nothing serious as I've been doing my best to do everything right. Here's all the required information:
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - 7 month old male ambilobe panther chameleon
Handling - he hasn't been comfortable enough to climb onto my hand to come out yet but I usually put my hand in his cage maybe 2-3 times a day for him to climb over and he does
Feeding - 10-15 medium crickets every second day gutloaded with Mazuri hi calcium gut load diet and crushed up Mazuri rodent pellets suggested by reptile store owner (not a commercial pet store)
Supplements - Exo Terra calcium and multivitamin powder. Calcium is with Every feeding. Multivitamin has only been once since I got him and will continue with 2 times a month
Watering - misting 2-4 times a day with a dripper during the day when I'm at work
Fecal Description - brown with white urate
History - came from a small local breeder. Said he was one of the healthiest ones he had
Cage Info:
Cage Type - 24"x18"x36" exo Terra screen terrarium with closed off sides and back to keep heat and humidity in
Lighting - UVB: 24" 5% arcadia bulb. Heat: 100watt ceramic heater within a reptisun dome with dimmer switch
Temperature - thermometer reads between 25-28 degrees Celsius in the middle of the cage. 28-30 at basking spot and drops between 18-20 at night time
Humidity - after misting for several minutes the hygrometer reads between 70%-80% and drops down to 40%-50% within a couple hours. I mist again onces everything has dried
Plants - I am using 4 live plants. One pothos, one schefflera plant, one prayer plant and one croton plant. And artificial vines and plants in the top corners
Placement - cage is located on top of a dresser in the corner of our bedroom. Not near any vents or heat radiators. Top of cage is about 6 feet from the ground
Location - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Where we have hot summers and brutally cold winters.
Current Problem - noticed white around his eye and possibly looks swollen
Thank you in advance for all your help! Please note the cup on the bottom was only there before I acquired Charles.
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