Help! My cham is lethargic and not eating

[User12312]

I’m sorry, but I cannot add a picture at the moment, but I will update with one asap.

My chameleon is not doing well and I’m very worried. He is looks lethargic, has been sleeping during the day, and is not eating. I got him to eat 4 bsfl on Saturday (?) and 4 or 5 waxworms a couple of days ago, but now he ignores food.

I’ve never had him tested for parasites, so I’m hoping that’s not the issue. He has correct lighting (T5HO) and I dust his food with the correct vitamins listed on this site. He mainly eats bsfl along with whatever other bugs I have on hand at the time.

please help. I don’t know what to do. I’m worried that he isn’t drinking either, his eyes are sunken.

 

[ElliotG]

Please post pics and fill out the help forum! I’ll paste it below so you can fill it out and we can get to helping you.

 

[Gingero]

It's hard to help without more info and recent pictures of the enclosure and your chameleon.

What kind of chameleon is it? Where did you buy them from? How long have you had them? What supplements are you using?

Please post this info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

 

[ElliotG]

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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[Lindasjackson]

Please come back and let us know how he’s doing by filling in the form with added pictures!