Help my Veiled Male has not eaten for 3 days!

[tiffany7693]

I have a Male Veiled who is almost 6 months old, i have never had an issue with him not eating til now. He didnt eat anything for 2 days then ate 3 giant meal worms the following day and has not eaten for 3 days since. I saw him drink yesterday once:confused but he will not eat his crickets of his meal worms. after the first 2 days i thought his cage might be too small as he was in an 18x18x24 screen cage with a heat lamp and a uvb bulb, i got him a 36x18x18 and he ate 3 meal worms that day. He is still active and acting ok, he just wont eat. Any suggestions would be very helpful! Thank you!

 

[ataraxia]

please fill out the how to ask for help form.

 

[kelsxox]

I had the same problem when i first got my vielded female.. I learnt she had MBD cause the petstore was not taking care of her right.. anways she didn't eat for like 4 days being in her new habitat so that's probably what happening with your vielded, most likely just getting used to the change in habitat.. I gave my girl repta-aid.. and fed it to her with a syringe, it gives them a boost & gets them to start eating again. If you can find it at a local pet store or reptile store you should pick it up! .. I don't know if your new to chameleons, but if you are this site reaaly helps alot.. I pretty much ask everyone on here anything i'm not 100% about, better safe than sorry!

 

[Ashlovesem]

I hope he gets better. Post updates

 

[mychamtini112012]

Sometimes eating slows down as they get older. I know many members feed their older chams every three days. Filling out the how to ask for help will help people further help you with the problems though.

 

[tiffany7693]

hmm

thank you all for your responses, im really new to the forum and i have no idea where i even find that form. any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ashlovesem]

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.

 

[Solid Snake]

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.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi!

Here's a link to the "form".

Just copy the questions, paste into a reply and add your responses. Please be as detailed as possible, don't worry about grossing us out, we can take it.

I'll say upfront that meal worms are not the best staple feeder. You should probably only offer those every so often.

Also, around 6 months they start to need less food, so some reduction in eating is normal. When he's fully grown, you'll find he sometimes doesn't eat for more than 3 days.