baby cham help please

[adamf]

Cage Type - glass viv 3ft x 3ft
Lighting - reptiglow 5.0 uv
Temperature - 76 night 88 day


hi i have purchased a new cham but i think he is too young i got him 2 days ago and was told he was 8 weeks old
how can i tell.
He doesent seem to be able to do much eg climb etc im just worried that he is too young and needs extra care or am i being over paranoid
I will leave him on the plants and he will climb down and lye on the floor and wont do much more thanks all hope you can help asap

 

[Chameleons Northwest]

Sounds like his temps may be too hot. The overall temp in the viv should be 72-75, with a basking area temp of 80-88. Nightime temps should drop to 68-72. Try to get him cooled down immediately. An interior cage temp of 88 will likely be the end of him.


Can you post a photo of your cham and a full photo of the set up?

Also, could you be more specific about your lighting and answer these other questions from the health forum "how to ask for help":

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?

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.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

Pictures are helpful

 

[adamf]

i will try to fill in the list in a bit as i said i have had this yemen 2 days but if any one can reply in the mean time please do thanks adam in the uk

 

[renzo0684]

filling out the info is the best way to get help. There really isnt much we can do without knowing the above info.