Baby Cham Help!

[::alejandra::]

i have a baby chameleon i just got him 3 days ago my mom keeps playing with him but i’m telling her not to cause he’s so new to his enclosure. but he’s not eating a lot or drinking water i tried to feed him with tweezers, out of a bowl, and in my hand, but he still won’t eat his crickets. so i just let them loose in the tank. i’ve seen him eat only twice. and he’s getting weird dark colors and dark spots i think it’s cause he’s stressed or mad cus i try to feed him myself. i just want to make sure he eats. can u help me pls? He is light green when i first received him and now he’s dark with spots.

 

[LulaJune]

Hi and welcome.

Holy crap tell mom to stop. Please and seriously. Sorry.

To me this is an urgent situation.

Please PLEASE fill out this info ASAP. Your lil guy doesn’t look that good.

Fill the form out with as many details as possible. The more details and pics the better.


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.

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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful

 

[NashansCamos]

When I got my first chameleon I let her adapt for a week then very slowly put my hand in. When she was still fine with it, I gently picked her up from below. She is now 2yrs old and will freely climb on to my hand. You have to give them time to settle in and adapt to her new enclosure. Those spots on your chameleon in the photos definitely mean that it's stressed. The first week is when your chameleon is the most vulnerable to stress. Fill out the form above. Don't handle him/her anymore the next week or two AT ALL. Your lil guy is getting very stressed out. To answer your question, They don't eat when they're stressed. Also when I got my second chameleon mine didnt eat for a week while he was settling in.

 

[kinyonga]

Please answer the questions in the post by @LulaJune so we can help you better.