Is this part of shedding?

[missmiss_meliss]

Specifically the brownish stripe coming from his arm to middle of his body.
Up close it looks like cracking skin

 

[Lindasjackson]

I think that’s normal but not positive. I’ll see if I can tag some people in to answer your question for sure.
@kinyonga @Chameleoking @MissSkittles

 

[missmiss_meliss]

I think that’s normal but not positive. I’ll see if I can tag some people in to answer your question for sure.
@kinyonga @Chameleoking @MissSkittles

Thank you I appreciate it

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’m not sure if these members are here tonight but if they don’t answer your post tonight, they’ll see it tomorrow. Hang n there. Welcome by the way! Your little Cham is so cute!

 

[Chameleoking]

Looks like normal shedding to me. They can start shed on a limb or head and jump to a different part of the body. That's normal. That last pic I'm not seeing anything. Am I missing something??

 

[Chameleoking]

Oh I see it now more shedding starting just behind front leg. Nice looking veiled too

 

[missmiss_meliss]

Oh I see it now more shedding starting just behind front leg. Nice looking veiled too

Thank you! First reptile, first shedding. Wanted to make sure it was associated with shedding and not something wrong.
Appreciate the help.

 

[Chameleoking]

Thank you! First reptile, first shedding. Wanted to make sure it was associated with shedding and not something wrong.
Appreciate the help.

Yeah not a problem at all. Any more questions don't hesitate to ask. There is some very chameleon wise people on here. Enjoy!

 

[Chameleoking]

It never hurts to fill out the husbandry for to insure the longest, healthiest and happiest life for your pet

 

[Mendez]

The line could be normal, though I'm not familiar with the look of a veiled. With that said, I'd like to know what the basking temperature is.

The shed itself is looking perfect! There's nothing you should be worried about in regards to him shedding--you are doing everything right by the looks of it!

Looks like @Chameleoking beat me to it, but yes, filling out the form below would be best! This way we can help you get everything squared away while he's still nice and healthy.

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.

--------------

Please Note:

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

 

[missmiss_meliss]

The line could be normal, though I'm not familiar with the look of a veiled. With that said, I'd like to know what the basking temperature is.

The shed itself is looking perfect! There's nothing you should be worried about in regards to him shedding--you are doing everything right by the looks of it!

Looks like @Chameleoking beat me to it, but yes, filling out the form below would be best! This way we can help you get everything squared away while he's still nice and healthy.

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?

Veiled, male. Age not exactly sure. Got him as a baby, brought him home 8/14

• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?

About 4x a week 5-10 minutes

• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?

Crickets, he won’t eat anything else.
20ish, 8:30 about an hour after his light goes on
Gut-loading with Josh’s cricket cuisine, Josh’s calci-mm
Lettuce
Apple pieces

• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?

Rep-cal calcium with and without D

• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?

I’ve never seen him drink, but there is constant condensation from his fogger that’s drips over his enclosure onto his ficus. The fogger is on all day and varies from low to high fog.

• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?

Black to a little bit of white
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?

24x24x48 screen
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?

Arcadia d3 6%
7:30-7:30

• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?

70-85, basking varies but usually 80
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
50-80%

• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?

Live plants: 1 ficus 1 wandering jew

• 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 fan or air vent, not high traffic. In the corner of my sons bedroom on a desk.

• Location - Where are you geographically located

San Diego

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

--------------

Please Note:

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

 

[Chameleoking]

I see his eyes are closed in first pic. That is not a good thing. Also your humidity should not exceed 50% max in daytime. 30% is even better. And 70 to 100% humidity at night.

 

[missmiss_meliss]

I see his eyes are closed in first pic. That is not a good thing. Also your humidity should not exceed 50% max in daytime. 30% is even better. And 70 to 100% humidity at night.

Thank you, I’ll adjust the humidity. He is sleeping in the pic, probably 9:00pm. Is that ok?

 

[Chameleoking]

Also the fogger. Although it is totally cool to have, it can raise the risk of respiratory infection. So if your daytime humidity is usually 80 and your humidifier is always on your little buddy is at extreme risk of respiratory infection. And may be the reason he's closing his eyes in the daytime. I'm no telling you what to do. But for your chams sake I'd take the humidifier out. Veileds are a hardy cham and do just fine without them.

 

[Chameleoking]

Oh yes at 9:00 pm he should be sleeping but all light must be off and if you decide to keep your humidifier. Only run it when the temps in enclosure are below 67°

 

[Chameleoking]

He should not be disturbed while sleeping. And it is important to have all lights off. 12 hours on. 12 hours off

 

[Chameleoking]

I love the enclosure set up by the way. Love the humidifiers too. But I learned the hard way and lost a cham several years ago. And it ended up being a respiratory infection. So I've never used one on the veiled I have now. He's 6 now

 

[missmiss_meliss]

I love the enclosure set up by the way. Love the humidifiers too. But I learned the hard way and lost a cham several years ago. And it ended up being a respiratory infection. So I've never used one on the veiled I have now. He's 6 now

Very good to know, I think going into this I somehow got the understanding to keep it “tropical”
I will definitely adjust the humidity level/schedule. Thankfully I only got the fogger a week or so ago so hopefully he’ll be fine.