Chameleon Acting Kind Of Weird

[modf1000]

My panther chameleon is acting really weird for the last month.

He just hides in the back and never comes out anymore.

He is only 6 months old and he is eating less than when I got him at 3 months.

When I got him he would eat 9-10 1/2 crickets. Now hes eating 4-5 1/2 crickets.

Any suggestions?

Also is there anyway to get my chameleon to get my chameleon to come out of the cage? Every time I put my finger in the cage he just runs away or flips over the branch.

 

[carol5208]

are you only feeding crickets? You should be feeding other types of feeders. He may be bored with his food or there could be other issues. Please take the time to fill out the form https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[modf1000]

are you only feeding crickets? You should be feeding other types of feeders. He may be bored with his food or there could be other issues. Please take the time to fill out the form https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

I tried superworms and he just walks away and never eats them.

The only thing he will eat is crickets

 

[Elizadolots]

I agree, you should fill out the form. Be as specific as possible. Names of supplements and lights, size of crickets, stuff like that. "Fecal Description" means: what does the poop look like. "Normal" is not the answer we need, please describe it (you might not know what normal chameleon poop looks like, after all). Include as many pictures as you can. A picture of the poop would not be inappropriate.

They do sort of hit maturity at some point and slow down on eating. It takes more food to grow a chameleon than it does to maintain one. So, possibly that's all that's happening there, but the fact that he's staying brown and hanging out in the back suggests something is bothering him and filling out the form is the best way to find out what it might be.

 

[modf1000]

Chameleon Info:

* Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?-panther, male,6 mo,3 mo
* Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? 1x a week
* Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? crickets 9 1/2"everyday-bug burger
* Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?-4x a week dusting and repashy calcium plus
* Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?-yes, monsoon,4x a day-8 sec.
* Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?brown,black good, no
* History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.- no everything seems fine just when is in my thread


Cage Info:

* Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?-screen
* Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?-10am-10pm-reptisun 5.0, 75w bulb
* Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?-night-68 day-78-81, gauges
* Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?- 30-60
* Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? - fake plants
* Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas?- near radiator At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?- 4 feet
* Location - Where are you geographically located?- long island


Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.- says in my thread

 

[modf1000]

the poop is brown and 1/4 white