Chameleon refuses food

[dino Calyptratus]

Hi guys, i have a big problem and seeking for help. i have about 8months old chameleon and he aint eating for 2months now. i have him in small screen mash terrarium where i made first mistake, i have self watering system which wasn't draining water and when he pooped it smells inside so a immediately moved him in a bigger screen mash cage 51"h x 35"w x 17,7"d where he started to become picky about food, went from crickets to grasshoppers to zomofobs and at the end to waxworms finally he stopped eating everything (the second mistake was with probably unhealthy crickets and grasshoppers). after the 20 un-fresh feces, vet give me marbocyl for salmonella disease, taking him the next time he pooped one on the way there, where the vet was able to found two types of parasites for which he gave me panacur and enfloran. At that time i already force feed him with Hills A/D. The Chameleo only want to eat peat moss out of flowers, although he was getting calcium and vitamins. in blood exam the phosphorous-calcium ratio was perfect but he had higher liver enzymes and higher keratin in muscles, the higher enzymes in liver should be because last medications or starvation, but i have assumed i might overdosed him with vitamins and calcium. so i stopped force feed him and giving him vitamins for 7 days he refuses all kind of food and chose the peat moss again! after a suggestion from experienced breeder i put him in smaller glassy terrarium and stop spraying water entirely (he gets it through syringe mixed with food) terrarium is with screen mash on top and bottom holes for fresh air. size is 24"w x 18"d x 24"h (still bigger then suggested) he became more colorful but still has no appetite. i really hoping someone can help me. for lighting i use uvb 10.0 uvb 5.0 uvb 2.0 (exoterra) and a multipurpose basking spot lamp.
I really appreciate any help whatsoever!
best regards!

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Good that you got him medication for the parasites. Parasites can have an effect on an animals apatite. I am not sure who told you to put him in a smaller glass aquarium and to stop misting but that does not sound like a good idea to me. It is much harder to keeps temps right and if the cham is dehydrated, that too can cause eating problems. You said you use a 10.0, 5.0 and 2.0 UVB. Which is it? Do you use three UVB bulbs? Also gut loading is extremely important to your animals health.

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[dino Calyptratus]

I use usually uvb10.0 and uvb 2.0 but at the female i used all three and it was no problem, he is only one week in glassy terrarium so i will wait for a while but of course i am planning to move him back to the bigger size but still he wasent eating there for nearly 2 months
in first picture is current setup
in secund pic is earlier
and in the lasf is my first setup

 

[dino Calyptratus]

too bad i dont have picture of a second setup entirely equipped

 

[AngieL]

Heel o again Here's the form for you to fill out so we can help you better

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.

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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


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[lancaster0861]

I'm not to sure about the vitamin and medication situation, but I can almost for sure say that three sources of uvb is excessive. Even in a big enclosure and especially in a smaller one. Also, if you are giving him calcium with d3 no matter how little, it can become dangerous real quickly with that amount of uvb exposure. Some people still are cautious with just one 10.0 bulb and will keep it at a distance depending on what kind of screen/mesh its sitting on. Again that is with only one bulb. Many people keep perfectly healthy chameleons with only one 5.0 bulb. In most cases there is no need for more than one bulb. It may really benefit and help him to only have the one. If I misunderstood your. Post I apologize in advance and only hope to help!