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Hi all. My journey with Edgar continues. I was finally able to get him to a reptile vet Tuesday 4/2 by driving 7 hrs round trip, and finally got into one of our local reptile vets this past Thursday. We are still waiting on fecal and blood test results. Both vets suspect dehydration, and maybe...

Edgar (5+ yr old male veiled) has been acting weak. I noticed he didn't eat a silkworm I had for him 2 days ago (unusual) and today, he hovered over a pile of wax worms just now, clearly hungry, tried to extend his tongue but couldn'. I don't think he's been able to for at least several days ...

Hi. For a couple of months my male veiled chameleon has been shedding frequently (almost constantly to some degree). I now see he has no urates in his cage and upon reflection, this has decreased. We live in arid Colorado, so I have a small humidifyiner near his cage and and have been giving...

Our 4-yr-old male veiled has gradually gone off of crickets - won't eat them at all now (he's never gone for roaches). We've been feeding him wax worms but noting he seems thin. Our local reptile store suggested horn worms and he LOVES them. However, I've read they are not as nutritious? Is...

Can't seem to find this info though I'm sure it's on this site (haven't been on for awhile and I'm rusty!). What is the optimal basking temp range for a male veiled chameleon?

I know temperature has been frequently discussed on this forum but am having trouble finding what an ideal day temp is for a veiled (in the basking area). I'm worried our male is not getting enough heat (low 80's in basking area). At night the temp drops to low 60's which I understand to be...

Hi, wondering how often the UV bulb should be replaced. Thanks.

Our veiled is in a lg., open enclosure that allows crickets and roaches to escape (fun). We just tried another feeding dish with a small rim to prevent escape and the roach was able to get out pretty quickly. We put the crickets in a taller tub but occasionally a particularly athletic cricket...

Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon, Male, approx. 1 yr old (we got him at about 3-6 mo.) Handling – Very little for several months. Though not very shy (he doesn’t hide) he didn’t seem inclined to be handled but that changed dramatically last month. He started coming to the...

Chameleon Info: Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon, Male, approx. 1 yr old (we got him at about 3-6 mo.) Handling – Very little for several months. Though not very shy (he doesn’t hide) he didn’t seem inclined to be handled but that changed dramatically last month. He started coming to the...