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Got my jax yesterday, a couple of observations...

boidsntegus Aug 29, 2004 02:17 PM

Got my first jax yesterday morning, pics later (pic of the enclosure below). 10 mos., looks great, drank a boatload and ate 3 crix right out of my hand, awesome! A few observation based questions. I had 60 W bulbs before, but it got a little over 90F, so I swapped them out for 40W, which brought it to about 85 or so, which is what I've read to be the right temp. Anyway, he spends 90% of his time in the basking spot, so does that mean I should bring the spot back up with the 60W? Room temp about 75 give or take a couple. For most other herps this would be a simple answer, if they spend all their time basking, bring it up, no time basking, bring it down. But obviously chams are not like most herps, so that's why I ask. Also is it typical for them to have little pieces of shed hanging off? Not constricting shed, but just little patches here and there. I guess it'll fall off on its own? Sorry if I seem like a worry-wart! He seems like he lost 2 toenails before I got him, but no big deal, right? They seem to have healed nicely. Thanks for your time.

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Replies (1)

gutloader Aug 30, 2004 07:47 AM

he's probably spending alot of time under the light because he isn't comfortable in his surroundings just yet...don't change the 40 watt..it's just fine...he'll begin wandering more and more as time goes on

the little peices of skin are not a big deal...if i have one that's been there for a few days i gently pull it off him while i'm soaking him down...when i'm wetting him i can do just about anything to him

the toenails missing isn't too big a deal but they don't grow back...might make climbing on the screen a little difficult but thats it..

best of luck with him

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