baby cham not eating

[derek27]

My new cham is not eating he is very small only month
Old i would say. I have tryed putting cal on the small locus to slow them
Down the ones that in the viv with him now like right next to him
Saw him eat 2 locus the day after i got him thats it
Can any one tell me what could be wrong with him.

 

[Zephalia]

I would suggest filling out the following so that the community can better help you determine what may possibly be the problem.

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.


Pictures are helpful

 

[derek27]

cham not eating

Hugo sex male think he is about 1 month old
Been in my care for 13days
Humidity 55-60 70 the highest
Basking spot 85-90 night temp drops to 65
Feeding him small locus
Use calci plus has vits and mins in one
Dust once a week
He says green
Never seen him drink cant say i watch hime all the time
Viv exo terra 40x40x65
Using a komod dome with 60watt tryed a 40 watt temp to low
Plants fake wood using grape vine shipped over from france
He is about 41\2 to 5 ft off the floor thats from top of his viv
Spray 3-4 times a day and set my big dripper up
I use pure water
I try and handle him once a day for about 5min if that just cos he is so young like to keep him tame

 

[Mredhorse]

What species do you have?
Can you post pic of chameleon and locust (some are toxic) your feeding?

 

[derek27]

Just seen him do like a hic up but like blow a bubble he is rubbing his nose on the fake blanchs

 

[derek27]

I have a yemen cham just locust

 

[derek27]

Cant get a good shot of the locust

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. I think his basking spot is to hot. Personally, I do not allow babies to drop below 70 at night. The enclosure sounds to big for him. Also be sure that the feeders are not to large for him.....no wider that the space between his eyes. Attached is my blog for how I successfully keep babies. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[Kath44]

How big are they? Could they be too big? He may be full after a couple if they aren't very small. He may also be bored with them if it's all he's eaten since getting him. Kath.

 

[derek27]

Welcome to the forums. I think his basking spot is to hot. Personally, I do not allow babies to drop below 70 at night. The enclosure sounds to big for him. Also be sure that the feeders are not to large for him.....no wider that the space between his eyes. Attached is my blog for how I successfully keep babies. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

Sorry the viv thats what i have ordered for him he is in a 30x30x45 at the moment sorry the locuse are way small

 

[IvoryBolt]

I didn't see you post a UVB light...

 

[derek27]

He is defo blowing bubbles when opening his mouth !!!!

 

[derek27]

I didn't see you post a UVB light...

Sorry uv is komodo 10.0 looks like a spring

 

[Zephalia]

Welcome to the forums. I think his basking spot is to hot. Personally, I do not allow babies to drop below 70 at night. The enclosure sounds to big for him. Also be sure that the feeders are not to large for him.....no wider that the space between his eyes. Attached is my blog for how I successfully keep babies. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

I would take this advice from Jann. I agree that the temperatures are not agreeable with such a young chameleon. Visit the link she provided to gather some more information. I also suggest not to handle the little one until you get him eating, he may be stressed out already from too much heat and then a big temp drop and handling him may just make it worse. I was advised when I got my panther chameleon at 3 months of age that my cage was a little large and I thought it was quite small. That could be adding to stress as well.

Just my suggestions.