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[kayladye59]

Hey guys! I’m an owner of a male panther chameleon but today I ended up getting a veiled chameleon. Only thing is is I’m not sure if it’s a male or a female. I’m leaning more towards female being I don’t see a tarsal spur on the back feet. Can any of you experts help me?

 

[kayladye59]

Also note when I got “her or him” they were black with yellow spots. And on a different forum on here that’s saying she could be carrying eggs

 

[regal81455]

That looks like a male to me whom is extremely malnourished and probably dehydrated.

 

[DocZ]

That looks like a male to me whom is extremely malnourished and probably dehydrated.

The high casque looks male to me as well. I guess I would be surprised, if it was a female, that it would producing eggs right now. I’m not sure their current state of health would allow much egg production

 

[kayladye59]

The high casque looks male to me as well. I guess I would be surprised, if it was a female, that it would producing eggs right now. I’m not sure their current state of health would allow much egg production

Yes, that also is what I was thinking period that doesn't even surprise me period there was no u v bee bulb in the enclosure, and there was also another.Sold chameleon in there or I would have saved him too period my heart was broke.And I just had to help him period I obviously have his heat bulb and his u.V b bulb and real plants in there with him right now.I also just dusted his crickets and put them in there.He hasn't been black since I got him. (4 hours now)

 

[kayladye59]

Yes, that also is what I was thinking period that doesn't even surprise me period there was no u v bee bulb in the enclosure, and there was also another.Sold chameleon in there or I would have saved him too period my heart was broke.And I just had to help him period I obviously have his heat bulb and his u.V b bulb and real plants in there with him right now.I also just dusted his crickets and put them in there.He hasn't been black since I got him. (4 hours now)

Omg sorry I use talk to text so that why it looks crazy

 

[DocZ]

Yes, that also is what I was thinking period that doesn't even surprise me period there was no u v bee bulb in the enclosure, and there was also another.Sold chameleon in there or I would have saved him too period my heart was broke.And I just had to help him period I obviously have his heat bulb and his u.V b bulb and real plants in there with him right now.I also just dusted his crickets and put them in there.He hasn't been black since I got him. (4 hours now)

I hope you are able to turn their life around. They have a long road ahead to getting healthy again. Work on hydration too. They are likely pretty dehydrated as well as malnourished.

 

[kayladye59]

I hope you are able to turn their life around. They have a long road ahead to getting healthy again. Work on hydration too. They are likely pretty dehydrated as well as malnourished.

I just missed it.His enclosure right after I read what you said period would you suggest me missing more than twice a day?

 

[DocZ]

I just missed it.His enclosure right after I read what you said period would you suggest me missing more than twice a day?

If he’s actively drinking when you do, I would add more mistings. And definitely try to get the humidity up at night when his enclosure temps are cooler
This has always been a reliable strategy for me linked below

https://chameleonacademy.com/basics-hydration-for-chameleons/

 

[kinyonga]

You could give him insects like wax worms, horn worms along with crickets, hoppers etc because they should help with the hydration.

Running a dropper might encourage more drinking for now too.

What colour are the urates?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Hydrate and feed that male Chamaeleo calypatratus!

That is a great looking male Chamaeleo calypatratus, however this specimen is emaciated.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[charlesfh]

Poor guy really does look dehydrated. Good on you for rescuing him, Kayla. It’s crazy how many are kept without proper UVB or hydration setups. I had a veiled years ago that bounced back fast once I started regular misting and added a dripper — he used to sit right under it every morning. You’ll probably start seeing better color soon if he’s drinking and eating again.