xluketyluc
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My 2 month old male veiled chameleon hates me. He runs away from me (quickly) and hides whenever I go near his cage. He has also not eaten since Friday the 4th. I only purchased him on tues Dec 1st, so im sure this has alot to do with it but.... I hate it! Anybody have any tips that would help us out?
I will give you some specs that a young lady had asked another forum user to provide, before anyone could really help....
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? L36 x W36 x H48 all screen enclosure
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Zoo Med Repti Sun 5.0 T5 Fluorescent Lamp with a 12 hour light schedule (7AM-7PM).
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Overall room temp is 80 degrees. Top of cage 95-100 degrees, mid cage 85-90 degrees, and bottom of cage 80-85 degrees. Lowest overnight temp 60-65degrees. I use a digital thermometer to measure these temps.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 50-70% humidity levels at all times due to many fish taks in room... Plus I mist his cage regularly 2-3 times a day. I use a digital humidity meter to maintain these levels.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? No real plants used but, tons of fake plants and branches.
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? It is on it's own stand in my fish tank room. No fans or drafts. It is if more or less of a quiet area. Top of cage stands 6 feet tall.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Southeastern MA.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? 2 month old male Veilded Chameleon. In my care for a week.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? I put him in his cage the first day I purchased him and haven't touched him since.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Crickets at first but he has stopped eating as of the 4th. I put food out in a container in the AM.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Reptical calcium and vitamin supplements.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I mist 2-3 times a day for 2-3 mins. Yes, I have seen him drink numerous times.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Black with white/yellow. No he has not been tested.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. None available.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about. He is scared of me and has not eaten since Friday the 4th.
I will give you some specs that a young lady had asked another forum user to provide, before anyone could really help....
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? L36 x W36 x H48 all screen enclosure
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Zoo Med Repti Sun 5.0 T5 Fluorescent Lamp with a 12 hour light schedule (7AM-7PM).
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Overall room temp is 80 degrees. Top of cage 95-100 degrees, mid cage 85-90 degrees, and bottom of cage 80-85 degrees. Lowest overnight temp 60-65degrees. I use a digital thermometer to measure these temps.
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 50-70% humidity levels at all times due to many fish taks in room... Plus I mist his cage regularly 2-3 times a day. I use a digital humidity meter to maintain these levels.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? No real plants used but, tons of fake plants and branches.
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? It is on it's own stand in my fish tank room. No fans or drafts. It is if more or less of a quiet area. Top of cage stands 6 feet tall.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Southeastern MA.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? 2 month old male Veilded Chameleon. In my care for a week.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? I put him in his cage the first day I purchased him and haven't touched him since.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Crickets at first but he has stopped eating as of the 4th. I put food out in a container in the AM.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Reptical calcium and vitamin supplements.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I mist 2-3 times a day for 2-3 mins. Yes, I have seen him drink numerous times.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Black with white/yellow. No he has not been tested.
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. None available.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about. He is scared of me and has not eaten since Friday the 4th.
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