i just got a senegal chameleon and i know shes eating, drinking im not sure. today i went to the petshop i got her from and the chameleons in the cage she was in are already alot bigger then her. im not sure what im doind wrong. can someone please help me out. i also have her in a tank and i know i shouldnt but i cant afford a screen or mesh cage right now so if someone knows what i can put on the bottom and anything else in there to make her happier pls let me know
i need help
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skittles1234
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Hey there unfortunately there is nothing you can safely put the the bottom except for maybe some paper towels that you'll have to change constantly.
Can you fill out this 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.
Can you fill out this 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.
Trillian
New Member
Hi Katie, welcome to the forum! You've found a wonderful resource here, make sure you pick all our brains! Fill out the form Skittles has posted, it's the standard one we use and it really helps you get the right help. If any bits you aren't sure about the answer, just say so and describe as much as you can.
Senegals are incredibly rewarding animals to keep, it's definitely worth your while putting in the effort now to get things as good for her as you can, you've definitely done the right thing by asking for help.
Senegals are incredibly rewarding animals to keep, it's definitely worth your while putting in the effort now to get things as good for her as you can, you've definitely done the right thing by asking for help.
RobinLewis
New Member
I hope this is ok to post here. I came across this site Build Your Own Chameleon Lizard Cage. I had to do this for mine because it took a few days for his big cage to get here. I made this for less than $15 and it could help till you could get one. i would think this would be better than a tank, but I'm new to it all also. http://www.reptilechannel.com/lizards/lizard-care/building-lizard-cage.aspx
