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Yawning

maxwelltub Oct 26, 2007 10:20 AM

My vield keeps basking with his mouth open, is this some time of temp regulation?

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Carlton Oct 26, 2007 11:34 AM

Chams start to gape as they get too warm. Normally they bask until they start to get too hot, then gape to release heat, and move out of the heat shortly after that. The gape should stop. If he only does this during basking it is normal. If he sits gaping when he's out of the basking area and shows a pale light color it could be too warm in the room.

maxwelltub Oct 26, 2007 12:18 PM

Nice thanks for the help, I'll keep an eye on him.

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