Is it normal?
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xephyr17
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Hey, Rex, welcome to the forums
Chameleons are pretty easily stressed so you should be careful in general to be patient with them when trying to hold them and slow training will eventually lead to you being able to hold him without stress in some cases.
Seeing as you just got him today, I wouldn't be too alarmed at all! It may be a while before you start seeing him eat or drink, as well (you may actually pretty much never see him drink--that's definitely rare). He's just scared because of the new environment and whatnot. Don't do too much going in and out of his cage, etc. unless feeding or minor cleaning for the next week or so and let him get used to you being around and his new place.
He'll brighten up after some time.
What's the little guy's name? Can we see some pictures of him and your enclosure?
Dillon
Rex21
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Okay thanks. I just found it weird that his so black. I use to have a veiled chameleon, got him when he was 2 weeks and I had him for like a yr and sadly his past away. He didn't seem like thr where any problem but he wasn't his normal self so I toke him to the vet and he stay over night whit them and he passed away. They told me it was natural causes. The first day I got him he was really green and sense this one is my second Cham I thought he would be the same but I guess not. My new chameleon is named Rex hah. My name is Alex. I actually saw Rex drink water, i spread his cage whit water before I but him in and I saw him drink.
xephyr17
New Member
Lol oh, well, hello Alex!
Welcome to the forums, yourself!! xDI'm sorry to hear about your past Cham. But at least you're starting anew with little Rex
That's good to hear.
Djturna4thakidz
Established Member
Hello and Welcome!
Your past cham died of natural causes at 1 year old???
Yes, I usually let my chams settle in for about a month. That gives them enough time to relax
Your past cham died of natural causes at 1 year old???
Yes, I usually let my chams settle in for about a month. That gives them enough time to relax
Rex21
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Well the vet could find anything wrong whit him so thy just told me that it was natural causes
Rex21
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No, i was asked whats the temperature at night. Its 60 at night, in the day his basking spot is around 85 and the bottom is 70
Psychobunny
Avid Member
He will continue to turn black and hide until you learn to take better pictures of him!!
Rex21
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He will continue to turn black and hide until you learn to take better pictures of him!!
No his black like as black as a bottle of coke, i never seen one be that black. Its been two days now and his the same just black. His also very skiney
Rex21
New Member
Il post pics of him and his cage when i get home
Zephalia
Established Member
I know with my Jackson's when I took her to the Vet, she turned almost pitch black like that because it was so cold in the Vet's office. So that low temp. may be contributing to that at night.
During the day, it's harder to say without a more detailed account of your enclosure.
During the day, it's harder to say without a more detailed account of your enclosure.
Rex21
New Member
He was black when he arived. I opened the box and i saw him he was pitch black. I havent seen him be green sense i got him.
Zephalia
Established Member
It's a matter of finding what's bugging him and correcting it. Sometimes, they just need time to adjust to a new environment. With my experiences, darker colouration consistently will indicate that temps. need to be adjusted. Either they are too cool or too hot - your little guy is upset at something and it's up to you to figure it out.
It really could be a number of things. Filling out the care sheet and providing a picture of your enclosure will help others on here pinpoint areas of improvement or give you some helpful advice. Until then, it's all a guessing game for us. :S
Rex21
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Veiled,meal, idk how old his is.i bought a baby premium from fl chams .com and i asked if i could get a random baby premium baby so i could be surprise as he grows up. I thought i was getting a baby but instead i got a realy big cham. I emailed thm about it but thy said he was 3 moths old so idk. I got him yesterday in the morning
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Not ones
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
I gave him crickets thy were small cus again i thought i was getting a baby, i gutload whit bug burger and some veges
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
I use repto calcium whit out d3 and every other week whit and i use vitamins but i cant remenber the name but it has a pink logo i use that every oother week
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
I have a dripper all day while im working and mist by hand when i get home
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Havent seen it
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. Idk
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
I mead a pvc enclosure around a free range tree so when he gets use to it and i could remove the pvc and free range him all the time and its 24 x 20 x 36
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? I havw his light on 6 am to 6 pm, i have a uvb tube the repto sun 5.o and just a regular lightbulb for basking
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
His basking sopt is 85 and the rest is 75
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Its around 40 t0 70 i bought a thing from lowes i dont knw whats it call il look at it later qhen i get home
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Real a ficus and a pytos
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?
No its by my closet it high almost to my ruff
Location - Where are you geographically located?
San Fransico
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Veiled,meal, idk how old his is.i bought a baby premium from fl chams .com and i asked if i could get a random baby premium baby so i could be surprise as he grows up. I thought i was getting a baby but instead i got a realy big cham. I emailed thm about it but thy said he was 3 moths old so idk. I got him yesterday in the morning
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Not ones
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
I gave him crickets thy were small cus again i thought i was getting a baby, i gutload whit bug burger and some veges
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
I use repto calcium whit out d3 and every other week whit and i use vitamins but i cant remenber the name but it has a pink logo i use that every oother week
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
I have a dripper all day while im working and mist by hand when i get home
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Havent seen it
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. Idk
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
I mead a pvc enclosure around a free range tree so when he gets use to it and i could remove the pvc and free range him all the time and its 24 x 20 x 36
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? I havw his light on 6 am to 6 pm, i have a uvb tube the repto sun 5.o and just a regular lightbulb for basking
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
His basking sopt is 85 and the rest is 75
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Its around 40 t0 70 i bought a thing from lowes i dont knw whats it call il look at it later qhen i get home
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Real a ficus and a pytos
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?
No its by my closet it high almost to my ruff
Location - Where are you geographically located?
San Fransico
