hello,everyone. I have had a jackson for about 4 months now and he has been doing great. He eats regularly and drinks regularly. he is misted 3-4 times a day and his dripper is on almost all day.When I bought him he was small so I boughht a small screen enclousure.Just resently I have been making plans to construct a much larger one.Anyway I have noticedhim black for most of the day.I took him out yesterday and put him on a fushia tree I have in the back and he was normal colors and happy.Is the black coloring because he is stressed from the sp.s. can this be life threatening.mall cage?please help.sorry for long post and thanks
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A black jackson
schwartzenstobe
May 08, 2004 11:41 AM
Replies (6)
chamsrcool
May 08, 2004 02:54 PM
what size is the cage?
also what are the temps chameleons will be dark to help them warm up
schwartzenstobe
May 08, 2004 03:44 PM
the temps are 75 to 85 and the cage is 30x16x16.
jacksonsrule
May 10, 2004 11:31 AM
85 is too hot for Jax.
Can he see any reflections of himself?
schwartzenstobe
May 11, 2004 10:30 AM
no he can not.the basking spot is at 85
Carlton
May 10, 2004 01:56 PM
When he shows black, are there any green patches or diamonds on his sides? A stressed jax often show these markings. A jax that is generally cold will be more solid black with no diamonds. Yes, 85 is too hot for jax. You will need a larger cage stuffed with plants. If you have trouble finding him it is about right.
mrcham
May 11, 2004 10:44 AM
how about drainage?wet ground is a breeding ground for bacteria
also he might be stressed from not having places to hide
