chameleon problem
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Sang
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Okay, first off fill out the help info provided in another link in the front of the health clinic section.
That is a very vague description in order to figure out what could be wrong...
Also, newer CFL uvb lightinh is acceptable to use, the first gen cfl bulbs had a very excess amount of what they were putting out which caused problems, newer bulbs I have not ebcountered any problem with the exoterra brand bulbs
That is a very vague description in order to figure out what could be wrong...
Also, newer CFL uvb lightinh is acceptable to use, the first gen cfl bulbs had a very excess amount of what they were putting out which caused problems, newer bulbs I have not ebcountered any problem with the exoterra brand bulbs
Miss Lily
Chameleon Enthusiast
Photos of the chameleon and his set up would be helpful too. Here is a link to the 'How to ask for help' form. Copy and paste it into this thread and fill in the details of your set up, etc. https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Yeman Male 6months I have had him for one month
Handling - once a day
Feeding - he is feeding on locust hoppers he getting five a day thay gut loaded beaphar cricket feed and bran
Supplements - vet ark nutrobal and kamodo calcium
Watering - a waterfal and I mist twice a day for about 5 minutes I do see him drink.
Fecal Description - brown with a white bit quite soft and smelly. he has never been tested for parasites?
History - none that i know of
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass with a screen top 18.by 18 by 24 inchs
Lighting - exo terra , compact5.0 uv and a basking spot both lights are from 8 am to 8pm
Temperature - temp range 80 to 90 (cage floor to basking spot)lowest night temps are 70 to 80 two thermometers checked twice a day
Humidity - 50 to 60%misting and a waterfal hyglometer Plants - no I am notusing live plants
Placement -in the living room No Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas about4 ft
Location - scotland
Current Problem - his eyes are closed and he is rubbing
Your Chameleon - Yeman Male 6months I have had him for one month
Handling - once a day
Feeding - he is feeding on locust hoppers he getting five a day thay gut loaded beaphar cricket feed and bran
Supplements - vet ark nutrobal and kamodo calcium
Watering - a waterfal and I mist twice a day for about 5 minutes I do see him drink.
Fecal Description - brown with a white bit quite soft and smelly. he has never been tested for parasites?
History - none that i know of
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass with a screen top 18.by 18 by 24 inchs
Lighting - exo terra , compact5.0 uv and a basking spot both lights are from 8 am to 8pm
Temperature - temp range 80 to 90 (cage floor to basking spot)lowest night temps are 70 to 80 two thermometers checked twice a day
Humidity - 50 to 60%misting and a waterfal hyglometer Plants - no I am notusing live plants
Placement -in the living room No Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas about4 ft
Location - scotland
Current Problem - his eyes are closed and he is rubbing
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
What is your basking temp under the light? You basking temp should be around 80-82 and you cage temp should be in the 70's. It sounds like your cage is too hot. you have him in glass which keeps in the heat. Also, as stated before the compact lights have caused eye issues for some members. I would switch your uvb light out to a tube and see it conditions do not improve and what ever you are using for a basking light it is obviously making your cage too hot. You only need a ordinary housebulb about a 40 watt. What are you using and what is the wattage? The majority of us use the Reptisun 5.0 tube but I don't know if that is available to you over in Scotland
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
I would get some live plants and in there to help with the humidity and ditch the waterfall. They make look nice but chams can poop in them and then drink from the water which breeds bacteria. Not a good thing. also is your calcium that you are dusting with contain d3? If so, you need to get one that does not contain d3 and use that to dust your feeders and use the one with d3 a couple of times a month.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
I am glad that you are willing to try and make the change to see if it helps. Good luck and keep us updated!
oliverjones
New Member
im sorry that this is irrelevant to the thread but i dont know what else to do.
how do i make a new thread? im a newbie to the site and have a real problem with my cham and i think she may be on her last legs. so if anyone could tell me how to make a new thread that would be much appreciated.
thanks
how do i make a new thread? im a newbie to the site and have a real problem with my cham and i think she may be on her last legs. so if anyone could tell me how to make a new thread that would be much appreciated.
thanks
