Chamaeleon unhappy in cage but I don’t know why

[Nico Noel]

Chamaeleon unhappy in cage but I don’t know why please help-

 

[Mrjamwin]

Hi Nico, you own a Veiled Chameleon by nature they are unhappy mean little jerks and we love them for it. I'm guessing by you hovering around its enclosure and filming him and such his stressing him somewhat and pissing him off. This is pretty typical. Just know Veils are never going to be "happy" with you.

 

[Beman]

What cage size is he in? Looks like an 18x18x36?

 

[ERKleRose]

His basking temp could go up to 85*F if he’s cold. Take out the black light ASAP. Only use a very low wattage ceramic heat emitter if nights get colder than 50-60*F. When was the last time his UVB was changed? Agree with @Beman on how small the cage looks

 

[ERKleRose]

I’d also take out all fake plants ASAP! Veileds need real plants only (with rocks too big for them to eat covering the soil)

 

[ERKleRose]

Also, can he see his reflection in that window, and is the window energy efficient or does it let heat/cold in?

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi! There’s a few things that I see that need to be changed. He needs a much larger enclosure...a 2x2x4’ is minimum size for adult veileds. It also needs to be much higher. Living in trees, they feel safest when higher than us. Live plants has already been mentioned. Hang the fake ones on the outside of his enclosure to give him more sense of privacy.

 

[Nico Noel]

Moved him...And I’m not sure this is an upgraded cage as the previous one was much smaller. Is he already an adult at seven months? I was told this will be sufficient for up to a year

 

[ERKleRose]

Moved him...And I’m not sure this is an upgraded cage as the previous one was much smaller. Is he already an adult at seven months? I was told this will be sufficient for up to a year

The minimum sized cage requirement for male veileds is 2’ x 2’ x 4’ tall, but going 4’ x 2’ x 4’ tall or bigger is always recommended! He still needs all of his fake plants taken out of his cage, too. Replace them all with properly washed off chameleon-safe plants that have rocks too big for him to eat covering the soil. How old is his UVB bulb?

 

[CasqueAbove]

OK my thoughts off the top. Too hot, gonna get burned by that heat light. It is too small of a cage and too crowded with plastic plants. you should really fill out the how to ask for help.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/