Chamelons Sleeping and Eating habits

[Zombiebozzx]

Hi there everyone. I got a chameleon for Christmas, but frankly I'm confused on the sleeping habits and the way they eat are. I was wondering at night are you supposed to keep the heat lamp on or off, because I'm researching and some people say that chameleons prefer the dark to be able to go to sleep. Any tips and feedback would help very much

 

[AmandaS]

Definitely no lights or heat at night. Temps that are in the 50s are safe, and even dipping into the 40s for a shirt time..

If you fill out the health form people on here can help you dial in your husbandry so your chameleon can live a long an healthy life.

 

[Zombiebozzx]

I keep the chameleon in my living room, and sometimes at night it gets a bit cold. I put a blanket over the cage to capture the heat inside.

 

[Beman]

Read through this entire husbandry program. It will be the fastest way to learn accurate info on their care https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/

 

[AmandaS]

I keep the chameleon in my living room, and sometimes at night it gets a bit cold. I put a blanket over the cage to capture the heat inside.

Just make sure there is airflow. I would wrap a blanket around the front and sides, but not the top or bottom few inches.

 

[Beman]

I keep the chameleon in my living room, and sometimes at night it gets a bit cold. I put a blanket over the cage to capture the heat inside.

How cold is cold to you? Chameleons need a cool down at night with no lights on at all.

 

[Zombiebozzx]

In my living room i checked the temp. and it was around in the middle of 57- 62

 

[Zombiebozzx]

How cold is cold to you? Chameleons need a cool down at night with no lights on at all.

In my living room i checked the temp. and it was around in the middle of 57- 62

 

[AmandaS]

In my living room i checked the temp. and it was around in the middle of 57- 62

Definitely warm enough to be fine without wrapping it.

 

[Beman]

^^^^ Yep what she said. They can handle temp drops to 50 F. without issue.

 

[AmandaS]

If it drops to low 40s you may want a ceramic heat emitter, but I havent ever been in a house with temps that low....

 

[Zombiebozzx]

I'm getting worried on my chameleon not wanting to eat or drink water. He seems scared and anxious. I let out crickets in its cage and he hasn't eaten yet. And for the water I bought a little dropper making it drop water onto plants. Is there a way to get it to eat and drink.

 

[AmandaS]

How long have you had it? Make sure the feeders are small enough and give it a few days to get comfortable.

Again, I can help you with detailed info directly for your husbandry if you fill out the health form.

 

[AmandaS]

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


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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