>>Screen cage, 75-80 during the day, high 60’s at night.

Is 75-80 the overall temp of cage, or is this the temp where your heatlight is directed? 75-80 overall temp might be a bit too hot for such a young jax.

>>Reptaglo 5.0 on the top for about 12 hours through the day. No light at night. Not sure of humidity but I mist about 3-4 times daily, I have running water but I have not seen him drink from it, so I mist so much daily, and have seen him drink this way.

Jacksons are mountaine species. Just looking superficially at the specifics of your setup, I would say not enough humidity for your Jax. May want to increase the humidity via automated misting system. Could you explain what you mean by 'running water'? I'm assuming you mean the drip system; do you have it set to high drip rate or low drip rate?



>>He eats OK about a dozen or so pinheads a day, I have tried giving him meal worms but he does not want them. Gardenia and fake plants, providing a decent amount of cover, sometimes he is hard to find in it. Supplements are reptical- for pretty much every meal. CB 4 months old from a breeder, I have had him for about a week.

Inquire with the breeder about his prior behavior if possible. He might have some insight on your cham that you're overlooking.

>>He is in the quietest room of the house, cats that can be seen at times by him but I have not observed them bothering him at all. He is awake for about 8-10 hours a day . What could be the cause of this?

Hrmmm... I'm thinking the sight of the cats might be stressing him. Maybe he's not so much sleeping so long, as he's trying to remain still so as to not be seen by the cats? Isolate your cham from the cats, see if this helps.

Just my opinions, hope they were of some use.
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