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.

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome. Your mom needs to let him/her alone and give time for it to adjust to it’s new home. While baby chameleons are adorable, they are not toys and over-handling causes a great deal of stress. After you explain this to your mom in a sweet way, come back and answer these questions and someone can review and make sure you’re off to a proper start.

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.