Do Jackson chameleons play dead?
Avid Member. Many species of chameleons (and other reptiles), when frightened enough, can, in fact, “play dead”– this is called akinesis. The behavior can be observer often in stump-tail chameleons, but I have seen it in deremensis and even merumontanus.
What temperature should a Jackson chameleon be?
Maintain a temperature gradient of 70-80°F (21-27°C) with a basking spot that reaches 82-85°F (28-29°C). Never maintain a Jackson’s chameleon above 84°F (29°C) for long periods of time.
How do I get my Jackson’s chameleon to eat?
there are so many things you could feed him that may spark his interest in eating again. hornworms, green grasshoppers, cabbage loppers, banana roaches, katydids, pretty much anything green could spark his interest in eating again if that is the problem. I would also try flies as Jacksonii are known to like flies.
What happens to a chameleon’s tongue when it gets infected?
This is an umbrella term to describe all problems a chameleon can get with their tongue. These include a swollen tongue in the event of infection, not extending the tongue fully when eating, tongue lacerations if they catch it on something when eating and hyperextension where the chameleon is unable to draw back their tongue into their mouth.
Why are chameleons so good at hiding their symptoms?
It’s also due to the fact chameleons can get sick pretty easily if these specific requirements aren’t taken care of. Of course, an animal getting sick is nothing new but when a chameleon gets sick they are very good at hiding their symptoms.
What kind of disease does a chameleon have?
Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is the second most common disease found in captive chameleons. It’s a very painful disease that causes brittle bones and general weakness. What causes chameleon MBD?
How can I get my Chameleon to stop getting sick?
As well as automatic misting you can mist by hand or by using a dripper system. You can also give your chameleon a shower where you take the chameleon out of the cage, put them on a plant and place them in the shower. Don’t direct water directly onto them but have the showerhead aimed at the wall so the water bounces onto them.
This is an umbrella term to describe all problems a chameleon can get with their tongue. These include a swollen tongue in the event of infection, not extending the tongue fully when eating, tongue lacerations if they catch it on something when eating and hyperextension where the chameleon is unable to draw back their tongue into their mouth.
It’s also due to the fact chameleons can get sick pretty easily if these specific requirements aren’t taken care of. Of course, an animal getting sick is nothing new but when a chameleon gets sick they are very good at hiding their symptoms.
Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is the second most common disease found in captive chameleons. It’s a very painful disease that causes brittle bones and general weakness. What causes chameleon MBD?
As well as automatic misting you can mist by hand or by using a dripper system. You can also give your chameleon a shower where you take the chameleon out of the cage, put them on a plant and place them in the shower. Don’t direct water directly onto them but have the showerhead aimed at the wall so the water bounces onto them.
They are very aggressive towards other chameleons. However normally they are very shy and when startled or feeling threatened they may curl into a tight foetal position, darken in colour, and “play dead”. Chameleons should have a UVB light in its cage for 10 to 12 hours per day.
