4 month old still looks like a hatchling

[Reptar123]

My 4 month old Veiled Chameleon still looks like a hatchling. He is very healthy and active. He also really loves to eat crickets. I was just wondering if anyone has ever had a Chameleon that does not grow as quickly as others in the first few months?

 

[camimom]

Areyou sure on his age?


Can you post photos of him please?

How much does he eat?

What supplements do you use?

What is the basking temp?

 

[Reptar123]

Yes I am sure of his age give or take one or two weeks.

He usually eats about 15-20 2 week old crickets a day

And I give hime calcium with d3 3 times a week and plain calcium twice a week. I also give him a multivitamin once a month.

His basking temperature is between 87 and 94.

 

[camimom]

It could be because you aren't supplementing properly.

You should be doing d3 twice a month.
and the calcium with no d3 every feeding.
the multi is also twice a month.

let him eat as much as he wants for now.

and your basking temp should never be over 85 for a baby.

 

[Olimpia]

Where did you get him from? And how long have you had him? I ask because sometimes pet stores get 2-3 week old babies and sell them as 2-3 month olds usually because they don't know any differently or don't care.

 

[Reptar123]

I bought my little guy from Underground Reptiles and they gave him to me when he was about 3 weeks old and I have had him for about three months now. The guys who worked at the store seemed like they knew a lot about reptiles and when I bought him they told me to supplement him with D3 every feeding! I knew this was a bit much but I don't see how this could effect his growth this much. As far as feeding I always give Reptar as much food as he can possibly eat. I am still wondering what could have stunted his growth he is very active and always has a full belly. Could this major growth stunt all be the cause of temperature and supplementation?