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[Ro9er]

Hey guys so I bought some chameleons around late January. One is male(Frank) and one female(Beans). They were both eating and drinking healthily since I've had them. They were growing at a good rate. They didn't seem to have any problems, until yesterday. I noticed that beans was very weak, I thought she was just resting so I fed her some meal worms with the vitamins and I thought that that would help her out. I didn't get home till late at night so I thought they were asleep and turned off their light. When I woke up this morning I found her dead. I don't understand how this happened two days ago she was just fine. Very healthy climbing and eating well and I always make sure they get their water and their vitamins. Frank is fine so far but I'm hoping the same thing doesn't happen to him.

 

[Matthew G]

Fill this out and people will get a better understanding of the situation. I know it takes a while but it could make a difference between life or death.


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.

 

[ir0k]

I've heard this a few times since I've been on the forums. One of the consistant things I've heard is that chameleons mask illnesses very well, almost to the point its to late. How old was your female? If she was old enough to lay eggs and did not have anywhere to lay them she might have become egg bound. I would take your frank to get a check up. if it was a parasite or something else he might get it from being around her maybe? better to be safe then sorry. i'd hate for you to lose both your chams.

I am very sorry for your loss. but hopefully with more info we can try and narrow down the causes of her death.

when you get a appt. for your male, make sure to take a stool sample with you. they can check it out for anything and treat him if there is something weird going on.

good luck and again, sorry for your loss

 

[SimonTheCham]

I saw my Cham drinking, but turns out he was still dehydrated. How small/old was she?

 

[Ro9er]

I have taken care of them for two two months now and they are about 3 to 4 months old. She was around 3 inches long counting the tail. She was eating and drinking well. I fed her hadled them at least twice everyday they would eat off my hand. Everything was going well she didn't seem to have any problems.

 

[ir0k]

I have taken care of them for two two months now and they are about 3 to 4 months old. She was around 3 inches long counting the tail. She was eating and drinking well. I fed her hadled them at least twice everyday they would eat off my hand. Everything was going well she didn't seem to have any problems.

I would write this out that Mathew put.

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.

it will help us narrow down a lot of issue type stuff.

 

[SMCNARY]

I have taken care of them for two two months now and they are about 3 to 4 months old. She was around 3 inches long counting the tail. She was eating and drinking well. I fed her hadled them at least twice everyday they would eat off my hand. Everything was going well she didn't seem to have any problems.

It seems I post this quite often but have you used the resources link at the top of the page ? It covers most of what you need to know and will help you a lot.

 

[carol5208]

Just curious, were you housing them together??? Fill out the form and we will see if there is anything that stands out.

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Please fill the form out sorry for the loss though it's alwayse tough loosing the ones we love

 

[ChocolateBacon]

I fed her hadled them at least twice everyday.

We won't know until you give us more detailed information about the environment and care that they were in, but they're generally not animals that enjoy being handled, nor should they be handled frequently. Even if they don't show it, that doesn't mean they're not stressed out. Stress appears in many different forms, and can kill them. A few times a week for about 15 minutes is plenty of handling.