Cham was eating something he should'nt

[Sunscape]

Hello everyone, it has been awhile since I have been on here, but we noticed today that Diego our 5 month male Blue Nosy be was chewing the bottom of the backing of his screened enclosure 18x18x36, this is made from foam (and is found here http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/background.php)... I'm sure this is not something that would be good for him but just wondering if anyone has come across this issue b4... he has had this in his cage since we got him.. what possessed him to do so I have no clue. It is not like he was hungry since he has had 15 1/4" crickets and a few meal worms today. There has been no change in his behavior either.. any ideas why ? not sure how much he ate but there was about chunk about half the size of my pinky finger nail. We have removed the backing so now he just has screen enclosure all the way around!

My chameleon is just like a toddler getting into things!

 

[naich]

can we have a full list of your care....try to fill out the how to ask for help form.

sounds okay as long as it passes.

 

[jannb]

I would recomend no backing for the back of his enclosure. Also, mealworms are not a good feeder. They are hard for chams to digest. Try superworms or silkworms. If you'll answer the ask for help questions and post some pictures we'll be glad to help you more.
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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?

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.
Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

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[Sunscape]

Thanks for all your help, I have posted pictures on a previous thread with all the descriptions of his habitat, age, species etc...