Baby veiled health concern

chameleoman

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he every one i have 1 5-6 week old male veiled and and a 4-5 week old female in the same cage they are unrelated but my male is fat eating, drinking normal and everything but the female looks kind of skinny and eyes a little pinched side ways (like when theyre tired or sick) she eats but not as much as the male when i place fruit flies in there she slowly walks there and when shes on the cup the male runs and pushes her and starts eating and she just walks aways here are some pics does she look healthy to you guys?

the one on the right is the male with the bigger crest and the female is of course on the left shes a blue color
 

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Is there any way you can have a separate cage? If not, you have to figure out a way for your female to thrive better when eating. Might also like to fill this out below, just in case your female is beginning to get ill:
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
 
Your Chameleon - Veiled, female, 4-5 5 weeks old. Been in care since she was 2-3 weeks old hasnt shed since ive had her
Handling - few times a week
Feeding - fruit flies, as many as she wants, i feed and if all the fruit flies are gone i add a bunch more
Supplements - i use rep-cal, d3 twice a month, multi vitamins twice a month and regular calcium every feeding
Watering - i spray 2-3 times a day and put some ice cubes on the top to drip on the leaves
Fecal Description - poop is black/brown urate is white
History - no history

Cage Info:
Cage Type - all screen cage i dont remember the dimensions
Lighting - i have a repti sun 5.0 18 inch regular house light
Temperature - highest basking spot is 84-85, lights are on from 9-9
Humidity - humidity is 45% it gets around 50-55 when i mist and give water
Plants - 1 live pothos with shish kabob stick hot glued places, i sanded the points and sticks so there smooth
Placement - cage is on a table the size of the cage and is in front of a window i but i keep the windows closed and blinds, occasionally are slightly open
Location - i live in LA its kinda hot right now

Current Problem - sick?
 
I really think you need to keep her from having to compete with him. He's bigger, older and a male....all reasons she might back off and not get enough food. Either separate them or have 2 feeding stations so she can eat in peace.
 
ok ill try that tomorrow when i feed them, and at what age do you think i should get them there own enclosures because theyre unrelated?
 
Veileds MUST be separated. She will be dominated to a point she might die. Try to get a second cage and place it visually apart from the male.
 
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