Eating!
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chameleoman
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how old is he? and what kind of species and do you mind filling this out
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.
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.
Crayola
New Member
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled chameleon, male, and 2 months old. I've had him almost 2 weeks on tuesday.
Handling - 3 or 4 times a day
Feeding - I tryed feeding him micro mealworms and pinhead crickets but he wont eat either just flies.
Supplements - I use Calcium+D3, and i use it once a week.
Watering - I use a dripper and I use a spray bottle to mist him about 3 times a day. No i do not see my chameleon drinking.
Fecal Description - I have bark at the bottom of the cage so i dont see any at all, and no my chameleon has not been tested for that.
History - Had it shipped from a pet store in Florida
Cage Info:Eco Terra
Cage Type - I have a 18 by 18 by 24 glass cage
Lighting -I have a ultraviolet light source and a heat lamp! I have the regular light on during the day and the heat lamp on at night occaionally but its usually off
Temperature - My temperature has been normal about 75 or 80. The lowest temp at night ive seen is about 70. I have a temperature and humidity gauge.
Humidity - My humidity range is about 85. I keep it that way but misting his home 2 to 3 times a day. I have a humidity gauge.
Plants - I have Manzanita and fake vines and leafs.
Placement - It is located in a bedroom, Its about 4 feet off the ground.
Location - Northern California
Current Problem - My chameleon will only eat flies. is it a bad thing?
Your Chameleon - Veiled chameleon, male, and 2 months old. I've had him almost 2 weeks on tuesday.
Handling - 3 or 4 times a day
Feeding - I tryed feeding him micro mealworms and pinhead crickets but he wont eat either just flies.
Supplements - I use Calcium+D3, and i use it once a week.
Watering - I use a dripper and I use a spray bottle to mist him about 3 times a day. No i do not see my chameleon drinking.
Fecal Description - I have bark at the bottom of the cage so i dont see any at all, and no my chameleon has not been tested for that.
History - Had it shipped from a pet store in Florida
Cage Info:Eco Terra
Cage Type - I have a 18 by 18 by 24 glass cage
Lighting -I have a ultraviolet light source and a heat lamp! I have the regular light on during the day and the heat lamp on at night occaionally but its usually off
Temperature - My temperature has been normal about 75 or 80. The lowest temp at night ive seen is about 70. I have a temperature and humidity gauge.
Humidity - My humidity range is about 85. I keep it that way but misting his home 2 to 3 times a day. I have a humidity gauge.
Plants - I have Manzanita and fake vines and leafs.
Placement - It is located in a bedroom, Its about 4 feet off the ground.
Location - Northern California
Current Problem - My chameleon will only eat flies. is it a bad thing?
laurie
Retired Moderator
It is wonderful news your baby is eating finally. Now if you made the changes suggested in the prior thread hopefully thing will be good for your baby.
