hi
i hope some one can help
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? ambilobe panther,male,4 months old,had him 2 weeks.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? handled him a few times but it seemed to show stress bars so now ive stopped.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? crickets & locust,im putting in 10 a day but hes only eating 2.i put the feeding pot in at 8.30am and take it out at 2pm.im gutloading with savoy cabbage,dried cranberries,kale,dandilion leaves,apple,oranges,carrots,a product called bug grub.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? im using nutrabol & exo terra pure calcium.i dust with pure calcium 6 days a week & dust with nutrabol 1 day a week.
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 pressure mister 4-5 times a day with warm waterfor 5mins & a water dripper 3-4 times a day for 20mins.i also put reptisafe in it.i see my cham drinking everyday.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? brown with white on the end.no he has not been tested as far as i know.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.although hes 4 months old hes only 3 inches nose to vent.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? reptibreeze xl.i have boarded up 3 sides to help with humidity.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? arcadia t5 12% 24w with canopy.arcadia dome clamp lamp with 60w philips spot bulb.lights come on at 7.30 and go off at 7.30.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? basking spot is between 82f-84f ambient between 64f & 72f.i have digital thermometers.temp overnight is 64f.i use digital thermometers.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? humidity between 50%-70%,via misting & using dripper.i use a digital hygrometer.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? ficus & umbrella plant.
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? placed in my living room,up high.
Location - Where are you geographically located? uk south east england
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
well for the last week he has gone 1 day without eating anything and 6 other days hes only eating either 2 locust or 2 crickets a day.today hes only eaten 1 locust.i have put a feeding cup in there.he will just look at them.we have had to move his home a few times this week due to maintance being done in my house so im not sure if thats why hes like it.hes not shed yet so im also not sure if its that either?? im worried so hope you can help me.he wont eat out of the feeding pot and will only eat from my hand or tongs.
i hope some one can help
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? ambilobe panther,male,4 months old,had him 2 weeks.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? handled him a few times but it seemed to show stress bars so now ive stopped.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? crickets & locust,im putting in 10 a day but hes only eating 2.i put the feeding pot in at 8.30am and take it out at 2pm.im gutloading with savoy cabbage,dried cranberries,kale,dandilion leaves,apple,oranges,carrots,a product called bug grub.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? im using nutrabol & exo terra pure calcium.i dust with pure calcium 6 days a week & dust with nutrabol 1 day a week.
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 pressure mister 4-5 times a day with warm waterfor 5mins & a water dripper 3-4 times a day for 20mins.i also put reptisafe in it.i see my cham drinking everyday.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? brown with white on the end.no he has not been tested as far as i know.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.although hes 4 months old hes only 3 inches nose to vent.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? reptibreeze xl.i have boarded up 3 sides to help with humidity.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? arcadia t5 12% 24w with canopy.arcadia dome clamp lamp with 60w philips spot bulb.lights come on at 7.30 and go off at 7.30.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? basking spot is between 82f-84f ambient between 64f & 72f.i have digital thermometers.temp overnight is 64f.i use digital thermometers.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? humidity between 50%-70%,via misting & using dripper.i use a digital hygrometer.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? ficus & umbrella plant.
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? placed in my living room,up high.
Location - Where are you geographically located? uk south east england
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
well for the last week he has gone 1 day without eating anything and 6 other days hes only eating either 2 locust or 2 crickets a day.today hes only eaten 1 locust.i have put a feeding cup in there.he will just look at them.we have had to move his home a few times this week due to maintance being done in my house so im not sure if thats why hes like it.hes not shed yet so im also not sure if its that either?? im worried so hope you can help me.he wont eat out of the feeding pot and will only eat from my hand or tongs.
