Dubaroo
New Member
Hello everyone, about three weeks ago I rescued a chameleon who was really not taken care of well for about 8 months. He is about a year old- but small I’m sure due to the fact that he wasn’t taken care of properly. They had him in a 12x18 glass enclosure with one branch and no foliage and a water bowl. They did have a fogger and a heat lamp that also gave off UVA. he actually doesn’t look unhealthy to me. His colors brightened a ton after I got him under correct heat and UVB (Arcadia T5 12%, basking at 85) but here we are three weeks later and he’s not doing well. Is it possible I’ve overwhelmed him with the things that he needs but wasn’t getting for so long? too much UVB? Too much calcium/vitamins? I dusted with vitamins & D3 once and calcium every other time. He was eating 3-5 crickets every other day but it has been three days since he’s eaten anything. He is weak (not gripping his perches well, sometimes almost laying down on the vines/plants). I am trying to get him into the vet but they told me they are completely booked until the 13th but would let me know if anyone cancels. Please give me your thoughts.