Hi this is chief I kind of want to know if they are a male or female
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CamoChameleonsHuman
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Female. And she's severely stressed out. When a chameleon closes its eyes it's not a sign of endearment like a puppy or another mammal. It's the chameleon shutting down and excepting its fate.
Exactly what Camo said... I suggest you fill out the help form to ensure your husbandry is on point. This is by no means normal and not a good sign at all. Chameleons are a look and don't touch animal unless they have learned to trust you. Even then they should never fall asleep on you or when it is daytime.
Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.
Chameleon Info:
Cage Info:
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
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Please Note:
Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.
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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- The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
- Photos can be very helpful.
Tinytort
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I would definitely avoid holding your cham like you have in the second photo. Also the last photo if you look at it eyes and how dark they are is a pretty good indicating that something isn't right. I always use photos to inspect my cham of physical inspection is out of the question. Stick around, fill out the form, and you will learn a lot of cool stuff!
I agree with everything said above. Please answer the questions and post pics of your enclosure top to bottom.
In case you want to learn how to sex a veiled chameleon:
And in case you want to learn about sleeping chameleons and why them falling asleep on you is actually a sign of stress:
In case you want to learn how to sex a veiled chameleon:
And in case you want to learn about sleeping chameleons and why them falling asleep on you is actually a sign of stress:
A healthy chameleon will not fall asleep in your hand no matter what time it is. It is your choice to get additional help by filling out the form.
