I just wanted to see if me Cham is healthy and any pointers oans opinions on the terrarium

[José Mejia]

I’m new at owning a cham and still learning on how to take care of en along the way any suggestions ?

 

[JuniorC]

Welcome, fill this out the best you can

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66

 

[JacksJill]

Look like that's a good shed in progress. The form mentioned in the post above really helps spot any problems or bad information you might have gotten on husbandry.

 

[José Mejia]

Thanks a lot! Also what about handling at first she was I think ok with it and I try to be as calm as possible with all my movements bout now she seems always paranoid that I get close to the enclosure

 

[Tinytort]

Thanks a lot! Also what about handling at first she was I think ok with it and I try to be as calm as possible with all my movements bout now she seems always paranoid that I get close to the enclosure

You shouldn't really be handling your cham unless it's to do an inspection. If you must handle your cham I personally wouldn't do it more than twice a week. She is telling you to leave her alone. No matter our intentions reptiles in general are mostly solitary creatures. They don't like to socialize. Chams specifically, are shy and territorial in nature. We may not be a threat to them, but they don't know the difference. We are big and always a threat.

 

[JacksJill]

The form
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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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[CasqueAbove]

You shouldn't really be handling your cham unless it's to do an inspection. If you must handle your cham I personally wouldn't do it more than twice a week. She is telling you to leave her alone. No matter our intentions reptiles in general are mostly solitary creatures. They don't like to socialize. Chams specifically, are shy and territorial in nature. We may not be a threat to them, but they don't know the difference. We are big and always a threat.

I agree. If you want to inter act use food to encourage her. Start with a feeder dish of some sort. Stay close while she eats, but do not look directly at her. I actually sat on the ground at first to be less threatening , and watched out of the corner of my eye.

If you learn to watch out the corner of you eye behind you, you will see the best behaviors.


This way she will associate you with food. From there you will be able too encourage her out on to you, but only at her choosing, and no touching. Like a date, lol

They don't like to be "held" but they can become accustomed to you and be very interactive if you allow it on their terms.

 

[José Mejia]

Thanks a lot for everything I’ll put it in practice and give her the space she needs

 

[JuniorC]

Thanks a lot for everything I’ll put it in practice and give her the space she needs

You should really fill out the form to make sure you got everything else on point. He definitely looks good tho