pascal2023
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I'm unsure whether i'm overthinking all these small things i'm noticing about my juvenile chameleon, only want the best for my animals as we all do, wondered if someone may be able to take a look at this and dish out any advice, thanks in advance everyone ![Stick Out Tongue :p :p](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - ( Yemen ) Veiled Chameleon, Female, approx 4 months, she has been in my care for 2 weeks
Handling - Only handled when feeding if her food isnt released into her cage so approx 2/3 times a day for a short amount of time, she is very social and adventurous
Feeding - I am currently feeding a mix since i am unsure what she will consume, so Mealworms, Wax Worms, 2nd & 4th brown Crickets and 3rd Hoppers, i feed twice 10/20 (mix of insects) along with 'supplements' calcium and multi vitamins
Supplements - Calci Dust (by ProRep) and Nutri Cal complete multivitamin supplement D3+ (by Komodo) twice a week with each feed on that day
Watering - Swell Premium High Pressure Rainfall System
Faecal Description - normal brown faeces and yellowish/ white wee . She hasnt been tested for parasites
History - Unknown ... been told shes a green piglet, she lives up to the name HAHA
Cage Info:
Cage Type - glass and screen mesh (2"x2"x4" hoping i havent written these dimensions in the wrong order haha)
Lighting - Solar D3 UV Basking Bulb, i have used these for years are never had issues with my other chameleons but if anyone has other recommendations ill take it on board
Temperature - 75f-80f and a basking temp of roughly 95f-100f
Plants - Using a mix of live and fake ( all reptile/ cham safe from trusted website but cant remember all of the names of them ) includes vines and floor plants and hanging plants (cover)
Placement - My Cage is in my spareroom, well ventilated, able to maintain temp and humidity
Location - United Kingdom
Current Problem - there are a couple of things i am worried about but not sure if it is a big issue, i have owned veiled chameleons before and they were both pretty similar however when they came into my care they were already 2+ year old and i think because the little one i have now is still a baby ( juvenile ) i dont want her to get sick, unsure whether they are like children in the sense that they are susceptible to catching illnesses ect if that makes sense.
- Ive noticed she will try and squash her self on the tiniest branch in the corner of her cage to almost escape the light
- she will occasionally just lay on one of her normal sleep branches with her legs hanging off it, is that normal? ive never seen it before with my others
- i always keep a feeding routine with her but its usually by the 2nd feed it takes her ages to become interested in food, she has enough time between feeds to digest food
any help or advice would be much appreciated, all the info on the list above ive used with my other chameleons and never had issues ( they were veiled too )
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - ( Yemen ) Veiled Chameleon, Female, approx 4 months, she has been in my care for 2 weeks
Handling - Only handled when feeding if her food isnt released into her cage so approx 2/3 times a day for a short amount of time, she is very social and adventurous
Feeding - I am currently feeding a mix since i am unsure what she will consume, so Mealworms, Wax Worms, 2nd & 4th brown Crickets and 3rd Hoppers, i feed twice 10/20 (mix of insects) along with 'supplements' calcium and multi vitamins
Supplements - Calci Dust (by ProRep) and Nutri Cal complete multivitamin supplement D3+ (by Komodo) twice a week with each feed on that day
Watering - Swell Premium High Pressure Rainfall System
Faecal Description - normal brown faeces and yellowish/ white wee . She hasnt been tested for parasites
History - Unknown ... been told shes a green piglet, she lives up to the name HAHA
Cage Info:
Cage Type - glass and screen mesh (2"x2"x4" hoping i havent written these dimensions in the wrong order haha)
Lighting - Solar D3 UV Basking Bulb, i have used these for years are never had issues with my other chameleons but if anyone has other recommendations ill take it on board
Temperature - 75f-80f and a basking temp of roughly 95f-100f
Plants - Using a mix of live and fake ( all reptile/ cham safe from trusted website but cant remember all of the names of them ) includes vines and floor plants and hanging plants (cover)
Placement - My Cage is in my spareroom, well ventilated, able to maintain temp and humidity
Location - United Kingdom
Current Problem - there are a couple of things i am worried about but not sure if it is a big issue, i have owned veiled chameleons before and they were both pretty similar however when they came into my care they were already 2+ year old and i think because the little one i have now is still a baby ( juvenile ) i dont want her to get sick, unsure whether they are like children in the sense that they are susceptible to catching illnesses ect if that makes sense.
- Ive noticed she will try and squash her self on the tiniest branch in the corner of her cage to almost escape the light
- she will occasionally just lay on one of her normal sleep branches with her legs hanging off it, is that normal? ive never seen it before with my others
- i always keep a feeding routine with her but its usually by the 2nd feed it takes her ages to become interested in food, she has enough time between feeds to digest food
any help or advice would be much appreciated, all the info on the list above ive used with my other chameleons and never had issues ( they were veiled too )