Brown Veiled

[Chameleon Loco]

I just moved up my 8-9 month old veiled to a 24x24x48 cage and he looked very brown today some members said that it could be that he is going though a phase which I hope he is . I moved him to his new cage about a week ago do you guys think he is still adjusting?

 

[jessica]

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May be he is just getting adjusted, but could be a husbandry problem. Hard to tell with out more information

 

[summoner12]

brown isn't really a BAD color... but sometimes it is not a happy color.

He is most likely just not sure of himself in his new cage. everything is moved around and not how he remembers his other cage. Give him a week or two before he establishes the new cage as his own. One of my veileds was pretty shy and pissy for the first three weeks in his new cage.

 

[Chameleon Loco]

Good to hear

Will this affect any eating habbits?

 

[pssh]

It could, yes. He may not eat for a week or so. It depends.

 

[summoner12]

He might be shy to eat for a couple of days. They can go a week without food... so don't worry.

 

[Chameleon Loco]

Brown Still

He is still brown but eats like a little piggy I assume he is still adjusting to his new cage

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Have you checked the temperature gradient in the new big enclosure?
What temperature is the hottest point in his basking spot ... what is the coolest temp near the bottom?
Can he warm up adequately?
Has he found the spot? Is he basking?

-Brad

 

[Chameleon Loco]

Yes he is basking every day and I have never seen him on the floor of his cage oh and when he sleeps he shows amazing colors

 

[atsutane]

Have you checked the temperature gradient in the new big enclosure?
What temperature is the hottest point in his basking spot ... what is the coolest temp near the bottom?
Can he warm up adequately?
Has he found the spot? Is he basking?

-Brad

do you mind sharing what you recommend as a good temp gradient and level of humidity for baby-sub adult veiled chams

i have a gradient from 102-75 F in an 18x18x20 cage and my humidity is around 55%

 

[pssh]

Baby basking temp should be around 80-83. Ambient temp around 70-75.

55% is good when dry, should spike to 80-90+ after misting and stay around 60-70 for an hour or two after misting.