baby chameleon closed both eyes please help!!!

[Sonny13]

And at what place and height is the enclosure standing? Is he at eye height with you or higher? Or low to the floor?
Like in the living room there’s a lot of movement in the room, which can stress them and which they need to get used to. For now you’re all a threat to him

 

[Sonny13]

Just put in the feeders and leave it there. Observe from a distance and he’ll eat it somewhere during the day. Give him time to settle in. All is new for him and especially so young they’re more stress sensitive.

 

[sennaxqz]

Where he’s sitting, is that in the reach of UVB light? Around between 20-30cm underneath the fixture?

yes, uvb is around 25 cm above him

 

[sennaxqz]

Just put in the feeders and leave it there. Observe from a distance and he’ll eat it somewhere during the day. Give him time to settle in. All is new for him and especially so young they’re more stress sensitive.

i put some pinhead crickets and fruit flies in his feeder, ill just leave him be for now and hope hell be okay

 

[sennaxqz]

And at what place and height is the enclosure standing? Is he at eye height with you or higher? Or low to the floor?
Like in the living room there’s a lot of movement in the room, which can stress them and which they need to get used to. For now you’re all a threat to him

hes in my room on the floor but he sits quite high on his plant, im almost never in my room only when feeding him and going to sleep, but if i put his feed in his enclosure i sit on the floor to make sure im lower than him

 

[sennaxqz]

i put some pinhead crickets and fruit flies in his feeder, ill just leave him be for now and hope hell be okay

hes eaten around 5 pinheads and 3 fruit flies!

 

[kinyonga]

You said you have a monstera plant in the cage…monstera plants can cause eye irritation in some animals…don’t know if it’s part of the problem or not…but just thought it was worth mentioning. Does your chameleon rub its eyes on the leaves?

 

[sennaxqz]

You said you have a monstera plant in the cage…monstera plants can cause eye irritation in some animals…don’t know if it’s part of the problem or not…but just thought it was worth mentioning. Does your chameleon rub its eyes on the leaves?

havent really seen him do that, but i can take a close eye on him and see if he does that

 

[Sonny13]

hes in my room on the floor but he sits quite high on his plant, im almost never in my room only when feeding him and going to sleep, but if i put his feed in his enclosure i sit on the floor to make sure im lower than him

Small advice put on the enclosure on a stand or table. The higher, best above your eye level, the better. They normale live in trees high above the ground, that gives them a natural safe feeling. Being so low to the floor stresses him.

 

[Sonny13]

Lots of questions, but one thing I can say, you started of really great, my compliments for that. We’re just trying to tweak things out of experience. Unfortunately you’re dealing with most difficult case, eyes

You’re doing great and will settle in perfectly

 

[sennaxqz]

Small advice put on the enclosure on a stand or table. The higher, best above your eye level, the better. They normale live in trees high above the ground, that gives them a natural safe feeling. Being so low to the floor stresses him.

okay! my dads gonna make a table for it to fit on thank you!

 

[sennaxqz]

Lots of questions, but one thing I can say, you started of really great, my compliments for that. We’re just trying to tweak things out of experience. Unfortunately you’re dealing with most difficult case, eyes

You’re doing great and will settle in perfectly

this really makes me feel a lot better, i felt so guilty like im killing him off..
im trying all the tips everyone gave so im really hoping he gets back on track!!

 

[MissSkittles]

this really makes me feel a lot better, i felt so guilty like im killing him off..
im trying all the tips everyone gave so im really hoping he gets back on track!!

Chameleons are not known to be the easiest animals to care for. You’re starting with a baby, which makes it even harder. You’re in the right place for help, support and learning, making improvements and doing your best for your little one. Each day and little by little, he should be showing some improvement. It is just going to take a little time.

 

[sennaxqz]

Chameleons are not known to be the easiest animals to care for. You’re starting with a baby, which makes it even harder. You’re in the right place for help, support and learning, making improvements and doing your best for your little one. Each day and little by little, he should be showing some improvement. It is just going to take a little time.

i originally went to the store to get a crestie to be honest! when i went there they convinced me to buy rambo, i impulsively said yes and got told that theyre not that hard to take care of, i so wish i didnt listen and just took my time to read.. i tried to do all my research in one day cause i thought i could do it since ive had “exotic” pets before wich had such great lives and i did so much research on!!! so i feel so so guilty but i hope by listening to you guys ill give him the best life i can

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi. Just wondering how your little one and you are doing.

 

[sennaxqz]

Hi. Just wondering how your little one and you are doing.

hii! hes doing a little better, not a lot but i see some improvement, hes not closing both eyes all the time anymore, one is opening a lot more! ive also bought baby buffalo worms that are really tiny and he loves them!! hes eaten 10 just a few minutes ago for the second time today!
i just have a hard time with the humidity cause its not really getting below 55% for some reason.

 

[MissSkittles]

hii! hes doing a little better, not a lot but i see some improvement, hes not closing both eyes all the time anymore, one is opening a lot more! ive also bought baby buffalo worms that are really tiny and he loves them!! hes eaten 10 just a few minutes ago for the second time today!
i just have a hard time with the humidity cause its not really getting below 55% for some reason.

So glad to hear that there’s some improvement. As long as things are headed in a positive direction, it’s good! Little by little his body is recovering. You’re doing great with him.
It is hard to bring humidity down without a dehumidifier. 55% isn’t too terrible. Just continue with his good air flow and ventilation. There are wild veiled chameleons in South Florida where it is very hot and humid and one would think they would all be dying from respiratory infections. They can tolerate it because being outside, there is endless air flow. When we have them inside in a small area, the air can become stagnant and adding the excess heat and high humidity is where the problem comes from. Some will add a small fan to the top of their enclosure to better draw air up and out. You would place it so that it is blowing up and away from the enclosure.
Anyhow, do keep us updated. I’ll be thinking and wondering how your cutie is.