How much should i feed her ?

[Anthonyventura]

Hi i apologize if this is really long im 17 about a month ago i purchased a veiled chamelon she is a female they told me that she was a about a year old i can't tell there age i went to a reptile shop in my area i gotten her new bulbs new vines her repti calcium and d3 more sticks and a nice size log i also bought a timer and a thermometer i ended up spending like around $140 i also got her some crikets about 6 dozen and some flukers criket diets iv'e been feeding her about 8 large crikets a day and one meal work she looks very skinny but at times when i go to try to hold her she puffs up and hisses can some one please tell me the average feeding order for a one year old chameleon please ? Also how to get her to stop hissing

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. Do you have a name for your girl yet? Any pictures of you girl and her set up? I keep veileds and they are awesome chameleons with tons of personality. You can see my veileds here.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/my-beautiful-veileds.142194/

Do you have a laying bin for your girl? After 5 months old they need a lay bin in their enclosure at all times. Females will lay eggs without a male even being around and if not provided a proper laying bin they will become egg bound and die. An adult healthy female I only feed 3 days a week about 4 to 6 feeders depending in the size of the feeder. I'm attaching a few blogs here that you should find useful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-with-young-veiled-or-panther-chameleons.325/
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/egg-laying-and-the-laying-bin.345/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video.77225/

 

[Lizzie The Chameleon]

Welcome to the forums. Do you have a name for your girl yet? Any pictures of you girl and her set up? I keep veileds and they are awesome chameleons with tons of personality. You can see my veileds here.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/my-beautiful-veileds.142194/

Do you have a laying bin for your girl? After 5 months old they need a lay bin in their enclosure at all times. Females will lay eggs without a male even being around and if not provided a proper laying bin they will become egg bound and die. An adult healthy female I only feed 3 days a week about 4 to 6 feeders depending in the size of the feeder. I'm attaching a few blogs here that you should find useful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-with-young-veiled-or-panther-chameleons.325/
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/egg-laying-and-the-laying-bin.345/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video.77225/

Yes if you don't have one, get a laying bin set up asap. Please post some pictures!

 

[Anthonyventura]

Yes if you don't have one, get a laying bin set up asap. Please post some pictures!

 

[Anthonyventura]

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[Decadancin]

I'd get some more foliage near the top area of the enclosure so she can self regulate her Temps and escape to the shade if need be.

 

[Andee]

Looks like a female, but she's throwing off some pretty bad stress colors

 

[Anthonyventura]

Welcome to the forums. Do you have a name for your girl yet? Any pictures of you girl and her set up? I keep veileds and they are awesome chameleons with tons of personality. You can see my veileds here.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/my-beautiful-veileds.142194/

Do you have a laying bin for your girl? After 5 months old they need a lay bin in their enclosure at all times. Females will lay eggs without a male even being around and if not provided a proper laying bin they will become egg bound and die. An adult healthy female I only feed 3 days a week about 4 to 6 feeders depending in the size of the feeder. I'm attaching a few blogs here that you should find useful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-with-young-veiled-or-panther-chameleons.325/
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/egg-laying-and-the-laying-bin.345/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video.77225/

 

[Anthonyventura]

Thank you for helping me

 

[jannb]

She is a little cutie! Would recommend you carefully read the blogs above. I would also highly recommend you remove the wood chips from the bottom of the cage. Little girl will eat anything and everything and become impacted if she eats some of that wood.

 

[Anthonyventura]

I'd get some more foliage near the top area of the enclosure so she can self regulate her Temps and escape to the shade if need be.

any suggestions ? is there like a popular type of vine or something chameleons really love

 

[Anthonyventura]

Looks like a female, but she's throwing off some pretty bad stress colors

can the stress be from me she is new i just want her to be happy

 

[Anthonyventura]

She is a little cutie! Would recommend you carefully read the blogs above. I would also highly recommend you remove the wood chips from the bottom of the cage. Little girl will eat anything and everything and become impacted if she eats some of that wood.

should i replace it with carpet ?

 

[Decadancin]

any suggestions ? is there like a popular type of vine or something chameleons really love

I (and many others) use Golden Pothos. As long as your girl isn't a big plant eater there should be no issue. They are very good plants with wide leaves that hold moisture from misting, and theyou will also provide nice shade. You can twist them around your vines and get great coverage.

 

[Peachypink]

should i replace it with carpet ?

I just used paper towels. So much easier to clean.

Also, I notice a bio bubble water fountain in there. Be careful with those. I had one, thinking how cool to have running water that drips from the leaves in it but it was super hard to keep clean. Even cleaning it out a couple times a week it got slimy and black stuff started growing in the tubes. I quit using it.

 

[Decadancin]

Also, I notice a bio bubble water fountain in there. Be careful with those. I had one, thinking how cool to have running water that drips from the leaves in it but it was super hard to keep clean.

That's what that is . I couldn't tell.

 

[Anthonyventura]

I just used paper towels. So much easier to clean.

Also, I notice a bio bubble water fountain in there. Be careful with those. I had one, thinking how cool to have running water that drips from the leaves in it but it was super hard to keep clean. Even cleaning it out a couple times a week it got slimy and black stuff started growing in the tubes. I quit using it.

oh ok thank you i will make sure i take good care of the fountain i need more understanding of the eggs ?

 

[Anthonyventura]

I (and many others) use Golden Pothos. As long as your girl isn't a big plant eater there should be no issue. They are very good plants with wide leaves that hold moisture from misting, and theyou will also provide nice shade. You can twist them around your vines and get great coverage.

so i should add a bin for her eggs correct ? does she look healthy and ill look into getting her more props i just want her to feel comfortable

 

[jannb]

should i replace it with carpet ?

Is best to keep the bottom of the cage floor bare. It's easier to clean that way.

You are receiving some good advise in this thread.

 

[Decadancin]

so i should add a bin for her eggs correct ? does she look healthy and ill look into getting her more props i just want her to feel comfortable

Yes, a bin should be available pretty much full time with females after 5 months old. She looks stressed, and that can lead to other health problems if it continues long term. The added foliage will help her feel more comfortable. Make sure to give her time to adjust to any changes so she can feel secure. Make sure to pay particular attention to the Temps and feeding for females. You may be able to minimize the egg development with some subtle changes in husbandry.