Red Bishop
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I see other peoples pics of ambilobe males much younger with more color and size. I was curious if this was more common than I think with other keepers. Tyson turned 1 year in February. He is around 5" nose to vent.
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Ambilobe Panther, male, 1 year. 10 months
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Not often, 1-2 times a month.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? 1/4 - 1/2 crickets. Just switch over to Repashy Bug Burger. Was using Repashy Superload. Cup feeding 10 - 20/day.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Just switched to Repashy Calcuim plus. Was using Rep-Cal no/D3 every day. Repto Cal w/D3 and Reptolife plus once each with plans on 2x per month each.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? DYI mist king type system with Mist King nozzle. 4 x per day / 5 minutes each
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Brown with white tip.
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? No.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Just moved him from a 18 x 18 x 36 to a 24 x 24 x 48 screen enclosure.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? ReptiSun 5.0Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Overnight min: 66F, normal: 72-74F, Basking: 82 - 85F. Digital thermometers
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 45% low - around 60 - 70% after misting. Digital humidity gage
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Draceana, Umbrella, Pothos
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? In dining room. Traffic only when the kids go into the sun room. Top of the cage is 7' from floor.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Delaware
Current Problem - Size / Color for his age. Overall he acts healthy and active.
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Ambilobe Panther, male, 1 year. 10 months
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Not often, 1-2 times a month.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? 1/4 - 1/2 crickets. Just switch over to Repashy Bug Burger. Was using Repashy Superload. Cup feeding 10 - 20/day.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Just switched to Repashy Calcuim plus. Was using Rep-Cal no/D3 every day. Repto Cal w/D3 and Reptolife plus once each with plans on 2x per month each.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? DYI mist king type system with Mist King nozzle. 4 x per day / 5 minutes each
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Brown with white tip.
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? No.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? Just moved him from a 18 x 18 x 36 to a 24 x 24 x 48 screen enclosure.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? ReptiSun 5.0Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Overnight min: 66F, normal: 72-74F, Basking: 82 - 85F. Digital thermometers
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 45% low - around 60 - 70% after misting. Digital humidity gage
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Draceana, Umbrella, Pothos
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? In dining room. Traffic only when the kids go into the sun room. Top of the cage is 7' from floor.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Delaware
Current Problem - Size / Color for his age. Overall he acts healthy and active.