Help!

[Titch]

I'v recently purchased a pygmy leaf chameleon. On the day of purrhcase i was told the 'wrong' information by the woman who sold him to me. When returning to the shop to buy another one, was re-informed by another member of staff that what i had been told was not right. As I'm sure you can understand this has confused me loads. Even after searching several websites i am still very confused. Each website seems to say a different thing. Just need some general advice on feeding, handling, environment and other need to know things. I'm a self admitted complete NOOB to this....please help

 

[panthercham]

Its very common for pet shops to give the wrong info. If you fill this out then we can see what you have got, what you are doing great and not so great and help from there

Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of chams

Cage Info:

* Cage Type - Describe your cage construction (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
* Lighting - What brand, model, and type 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?
* Location - 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?


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.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

p.s where is Southend??

 

[Julirs]

In the mean time-they need high humidity. low heat (low 70's), do not require UVB or need very low UVB like a 2.0 or very used 5.0, and MINIMAL handling! They stress and break quite easily.

 

[dodolah]

FLChams has the general info on how to care for them:
http://www.flchams.com/inventory_all.asp?id=1027&cham=Pygmy Chameleons For Sale

check on the bottom left part (chameleon info)