Is my chameleons size/weight normal?

[lredmond]

I got my veiled chameleon Pascal about a 1 1/2 months ago and currently he is about 3 1/2 months old. He doesn’t seem to have grown much since I got him and he weighs about .81 oz. Is this normal?
the first photo is the day I received him and the second photo is very recent.

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[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I can’t answer your question, but your concern warrants asking if you’d fill out the help form to ensure all of your husbandry is correct.

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.

 

[Sewellau1]

First thing is I DO NOT recommend handling him right off the bat. Getting used to a new environment and enclosure is enough stress so the added stress is not good. I wouldn’t worry about the weight as long as he is eating. My veiled will randomly grow overnight it seems and he eats about the same amount everyday.

 

[kinyonga]

They all grow at different rates depending on genetics, amount they are eating, temperature, etc.