Just got my first chameleon!

[tigermaniac22311]

Cage is pretty nicely set up, but she is a dark color and is hiding in the back of the cage. Is this normal? Should i just let her be and keep food in at all times? Because I tried to hand feed her and she got scared and turned around.

 

[skully23]

Please fill this out and possibly give some pictures?

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?


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.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.

 

[Nixehface]

Cage is pretty nicely set up, but she is a dark color and is hiding in the back of the cage. Is this normal? Should i just let her be and keep food in at all times? Because I tried to hand feed her and she got scared and turned around.

She will probably take about a week or so to get used to her cage so the dark colours are normal.
How old she?

Don't keep insects in with her at night incase they decide to have a nibble.
My cham won't take food from my hand either yet so I just cup feed him.

Big hands are scary to little chams so she just needs to get used to you

 

[tigermaniac22311]

My cage is 18x18x30. Reptisun 5.0 UVN and basking. I have a Hibiscus and a grape vein. Basking is around 88 and and general temp is around 79. Nighttime is 70. She is a veiled female around 4 months.

 

[glaceauz]

i'd drop the basking temps a few degrees, i believe females should be kept around 85, 87 at the max

 

[tigermaniac22311]

She looks great now! She is upside down in her cage chasing after crickets. She is a bright green. The only thing I am confused about is I have had the lights off for about 2 hours now and she still has lots of energy.

 

[warpdrive]

glad she is starting to get more used to her new home.
Give her another day or two to sleep better. She must have been hungry.

In time she will be normal...they all need a few days to fully settle in.

Harry

 

[tigermaniac22311]

One more quick question. She is sleeping on top of the cage upside down. Is this normal?

 

[warpdrive]

One more quick question. She is sleeping on top of the cage upside down. Is this normal?

Yes. Fully normal.

Harry

 

[tigermaniac22311]

Sorry about all the questions. I am just really nervous I am not doing enough for her.

 

[Nixehface]

Sorry about all the questions. I am just really nervous I am not doing enough for her.

She will probably spend alot of time upside lol,
My cham definately does, he loves the mesh!

I was nervous too when I first got mine as I think lots were but you'll get into the swing of things soon

 

[dreamforthedead]

She just needs a bit of time to settle in, i wouldn't keep food in her viv since crickets like to have a nibble. Mine feeds from my hand, she will soon enough. Just let her come around. As for the sleeping upside down my mia doesn't do it but some cams do. My friends does. Good luck with her. Oh what you called her?

 

[tigermaniac22311]

Her name is Stella. She is bright green while she sleeps, but very dark during the day. I think she is getting used to it.