I need help!!!!

[Cham_boomerang]

My chameleon isn't eating I usually hand feed him the worms but I've gotten about two bags of crickets I got extra small and medium and both he didn't eat he's in a two day streak I'm getting worried. I've had him about a week and a half I must him and the cage about 8 times a day

 

[nightanole]

adults eat once or twice a week, sub adults eat every other day unless its a growth spurt...

Id setup a cup feeder and put the cage in a very low traffic area. Id limit misting to 3-4 times a day instead of almost every hour its awake.

Might also be a good idea to send out a poop sample to check for parasites. Some vets will do it for $10-20, some vets wont do it without a first time checkup, then there is the poop in the box inspections that run $20-30 on the internet.

 

[Cham_boomerang]

adults eat once or twice a week, sub adults eat every other day unless its a growth spurt...

Id setup a cup feeder and put the cage in a very low traffic area. Id limit misting to 3-4 times a day instead of almost every hour its awake.

Might also be a good idea to send out a poop sample to check for parasites. Some vets will do it for $10-20, some vets wont do it without a first time checkup, then there is the poop in the box inspections that run $20-30 on the internet.

Thank you so much. The people I got my chameleon from said he is a juvenile and he's pretty small but he just sheded some skin so I'm hoping it's a growth spurt

 

[kinyonga]

When a chameleon isn't eating the first thing to ask yourself is what's the temperature in the basking area/cage?
If that's right then look at other things.

 

[Cham_boomerang]

When a chameleon isn't eating the first thing to ask yourself is what's the temperature in the basking area/cage?
If that's right then look at other things.

Well he goes up to the light is that good?

 

[ChamLB]

If you haven't already go get yourself a laser thermometer so you can check your basking area and cage temps. Home Depot and Lowe's carry them.

 

[Peachypink]

Well he goes up to the light is that good?

You need to know the temps in his basking spot.

Also, filling out the How To Ask for Help form will help us help you get your husbandry right.

Get a probe thermometer or as suggested above a laser thermometer. Temps are very important.

 

[Cham_boomerang]

Thank you all of you.

 

[Miss Lily]

Misting 8 times a day is too many! I mist mine twice a day. Yemen's don't need such high humidity.

 

[Cham_boomerang]

So if they are in a growth spurt how long do they not eat?

 

[JaguarShark]

From the info you've given so far it could be just that he's not hungry. He could have reached his terrible teen phase where he goes on 'hunger strike' and will only eat his favorite food.
It could be a few different things, so filling out the form will be really useful for anyone else looking in - https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

 

[kinyonga]

You said he goes up to the light...you still need to know the temperature.

 

[Cham_boomerang]

You said he goes up to the light...you still need to know the temperature.

Ok tomorrow morning right away I'm getting one thank you

 

[Cham_boomerang]

Ok I got the thermometer what is the cage supposed to be ?

 

[JaguarShark]

Have you read this? https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/
It gives information on many important things, including temperatures.

 

[kinyonga]

What's the temperature in the basking area now and the rest of the cage?? Tell me this before you make any changes please.