Chameleons and winter

Chameleons and winter

Postby Saskia » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:53 pm

Do chameleons tend to eat less in winter time?
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Re: Chameleons and winter

Postby jvanzijl » Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:37 pm

hi,

it depends, mine eats the same because i keep his cage on a 30" temperature almost all the time, they normally only eat less before they shed skin

what Cham do you have and what age is it??
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Re: Chameleons and winter

Postby Saskia » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:49 am

HOw do you manage to keep the temp at 30"? Mine are housed in flexariums.
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Re: Chameleons and winter

Postby Fooble » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:41 am

You should never keep a captive reptile at a constant temperature a natural seasonal drop should be provided.

They will eat considerably less in winter.
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Re: Chameleons and winter

Postby jvanzijl » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:05 pm

my room is at AROUND 30' WITH 45% HUMIDITY

But what i did this winter was lowering the temp to around 25' and pick it up again in the mornings so they can eat, they are happy.
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