Recent content by bertopia

I am going to tell them about all the things I learned and what they were doing wrong. That way if they ever decide to purchase another one, they know the requirements. I just hope they don't get anymore. Poor three little chameleons....

I thought the same thing! She looked like she was doing great on the video! I am the type that will always wonder if I did something wrong or if I could have done more. Maybe I will call her "Sweetheart" since she was one.

:( :( :( my hubby just called and unfortunately the sweet little chameleon didn't make it. I am so depressed. I really was hoping to get her better. From the video I posted above, she was looking so much better. At least I thought so, without knowledge of chameleons I didn't know what to...

It was mucusy! I wasn't sure how to explain it! I have a few crickets in her cage, but I have to go to work now. How do I hand feed? I haven't ever done that with crickets before. She doesn't seem to be using her tongue at all. Here is a video of a shower I did in our kitchen sink...

I have a potential problem!!! I put my hand in the cage this morning next to her face, she started opening up her mouth so I sprayed water on my hand, she kept opening her mouth but wasnt licking or anything, I put the drip hose next to her mouth and got some water in there. I continued to...

I probably sat there for two 10 min sessions dripping a drop per couple of seconds on her mouth. I have never seen her mouth actually open.

Does anyone know of a video on syringe feeding a chameleon? Do you have to open their mouth? I don't want to hurt her, but she definitely needs some food and water in her tummy!

We are about 84 degrees all weekend so I will try to get her to drink tomorrow morning in the shower and then spend some time with her outside all weekend. If I can just get her drinking, I think I can get her to pull through! I am just nervous that she is too week to do anything at this...

Hey- I just saw you are in Provo! I am out by Tooele!

Sorry, one more question. Would I keep the basking light on all night? Or do I need to turn it off?

Also - I believe her leg is fine. The first picture does look like there is something wrong but it must just be the picture. There really isn't a bump on her leg and I didn't notice her walking strange. But then again, she hasn't moved too much. :( I really hope I can get her healthy...

Thank you for the information! I had tried putting water on her nose but she never did drink. That is how to make crested geckos drink so at least I was doing that right. I will continue trying to get some water in her. I have heavily misted her cage tonight and will do it again first thing...

I just had a neighbor give me her chameleon because she knows I am an experienced gecko breeder. I have never researched or had a chameleon before. Just from looking at this cham, I know something is wrong. Without experience in chams, I am not sure what to do. See pictures below and details...