Did I do something wrong?

[froggielog]

This is Oliver, hatched dec/jan 2012 from mister twister bloodline.
I love him to death and I wouldn't trade anything in the world for him.....but he doesn't seem to be growing, like size wise. I worried I did something wrong...or does he need more food??...help me,please!

 

[froggielog]

btw..he is about 5 inches long...not including tail

 

[lysinlight87]

Hiya,

If you could fill this form in, then people can look at what you're doing and give you some advice

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about

 

[MINTE1]

I don't think there is anything wrong with him at all,some may develop
at later times than the others.

 

[froggielog]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Ambanja,male, 7mos, 5 mo
Handling - few times a week
Feeding - He has been getting a few less roaches because all I have right now are the baby baby ones, but I ordered some more and they are on there way. Repashy bug burger and veggies
Supplements - calcium all in one
Watering - mistking and dripper, at least 5x a day, yes
Fecal Description - normal, no

Cage Info:
Cage Type - 2x2x4,screen
Lighting - reptisun 5.0 UVB and house bulb, 7am-7pm
Temperature - basking spot: 84-85
6inches under basking spot near feeder cup: 77
area by plant pot (black one): 72
cage floor: 70
overnight temp: 60's maybe? I put a blanket over one side to block out light from me
thermometer
Plants - A umbrella and a golden pothos
Placement - corner of my room, no high traffic
Location - Tx

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about

 

[pssh]

Free feed him. Let him eat whatever he wants if he isn't growing much. Are you weighing him? You wont know how much he is growing without weighing him. Get a fecal too. Parasites can cause issues too.

 

[Elizadolots]

Oh, he's cute! I wasn't aware that Mister Twister had progeny. As has been mentioned, late growth spurts are not unheard of. I would follow Pssh's advice.

 

[froggielog]

Haha thanks!

I went out and bought some supers and wax worms so until the bigger roaches arrive he'll be eating little baby roaches and wormy worms.

 

[TreeTopChameleons]

I think if you want to feed your guy a "wormy worm" you are better off not feeding waxworms, they are completely useless nutritionally and also have a risk of impaction. You are far better off using silkworms or hornworms, if you have a place where those are available to you!

 

[pssh]

I would definitely invest in a scale to help monitor his growth. It definitely helped me see how much mine were actually growing. I had two small guys much like yours (one male, one female.) The scale helped re-assure me that they were indeed growing and I just wasn't noticing it as much because I saw them on a daily basis. Fecals also assured me that there were no parasites that were adding/causing the issue.

 

[Lathelia]

Are you sure he is a male? He looks like a male, but I'm not sure if I see a bulge... Maybe he is a she-male? lol
I would just try to give him more food, his fat pads looks a bit sunken, but maybe it's just the angle.

 

[froggielog]

Are you sure he is a male? He looks like a male, but I'm not sure if I see a bulge... Maybe he is a she-male? lol
I would just try to give him more food, his fat pads looks a bit sunken, but maybe it's just the angle.

Haha yes he is a boy
https://www.chameleonforums.com/female-late-bloomer-86945/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/what-87338/

Thank you though!

 

[froggielog]

I think if you want to feed your guy a "wormy worm" you are better off not feeding waxworms, they are completely useless nutritionally and also have a risk of impaction. You are far better off using silkworms or hornworms, if you have a place where those are available to you!

Waxworms can cause impaction? I realize they aren't very nutritions and I wouldn't give him a few unless it was absolutely necessary. Until tuesday he is still eating very small roaches and only one super/waxworm every 2 days. I plan on ordering silks and phenix worms as soon as the weather cools down. I wish I had some where I could pick them up locally! Thank you

 

[froggielog]

I would definitely invest in a scale to help monitor his growth. It definitely helped me see how much mine were actually growing. I had two small guys much like yours (one male, one female.) The scale helped re-assure me that they were indeed growing and I just wasn't noticing it as much because I saw them on a daily basis. Fecals also assured me that there were no parasites that were adding/causing the issue.

I will definitely go get a scale! Also can vets do decals with out a full check up? I plan on taking Oliver in when he hits a year, just to make sure every thing is ok, but can I just bring the poop up or does it depend on the vet?

 

[Lathelia]

Haha yes he is a boy

Ok, he is a man hope he will bloom for you soon

 

[Ashleigh]

This is Oliver, hatched dec/jan 2012 from mister twister bloodline.
I love him to death and I wouldn't trade anything in the world for him.....but he doesn't seem to be growing, like size wise. I worried I did something wrong...or does he need more food??...help me,please!

He's soooo cute!! I think he looks fine, but I'm no expert. Mine went through a phase where he was slightly underweight and lanky and then filled out and he seemed to grow slow at first. But now he's ten months old and looks like he's supposed to now.

 

[lojack13]

I Seriously would not worry too much. I have a 6.5 month old Nosy Be and he honestly is not much different in size than yours. He is quite the skinny little dude but he has good appetite. I think they are just like any other animal, they just grow at different speeds and sometimes you end up with little guys and sometimes big guys as the end result. BTW most vets will check stool samples without an appointment. I simply grab up the most fresh stool I can get, bag it, and take it straight to the vet. Someone there will take it back, put it under the microscope and check for all parasites and let you know within minutes what they found.

 

[froggielog]

I Seriously would not worry too much. I have a 6.5 month old Nosy Be and he honestly is not much different in size than yours. He is quite the skinny little dude but he has good appetite. I think they are just like any other animal, they just grow at different speeds and sometimes you end up with little guys and sometimes big guys as the end result. BTW most vets will check stool samples without an appointment. I simply grab up the most fresh stool I can get, bag it, and take it straight to the vet. Someone there will take it back, put it under the microscope and check for all parasites and let you know within minutes what they found.

Thank you! I really do hope so, he has me worrying crazy...I wish this heat would let up soon, I cant get any worms down here b/c they all die in 100+ weather transit...

 

[froggielog]

He's soooo cute!! I think he looks fine, but I'm no expert. Mine went through a phase where he was slightly underweight and lanky and then filled out and he seemed to grow slow at first. But now he's ten months old and looks like he's supposed to now.

Aww thanks!

 

[laurie]

Aww thanks!

This is Oliver, hatched dec/jan 2012 from mister twister bloodline.
I love him to death and I wouldn't trade anything in the world for him.....but he doesn't seem to be growing, like size wise. I worried I did something wrong...or does he need more food??...help me,please!

I will share my expierence with you. I bought a perfect c/b melleri. He was 1 month old and weighted 4 grams. On the average his siblings now range from about 210 to 260 grams. Those are just the few I know about. All of the are now a year old. My Rah weights 62 grams. He has had everything I could offer. He eats, he poops, he drinks and sheds. Every think he should do except grow. He may be a runt but I love him to bits.