Missing food often

[Sho x]

Hi
Elvis is my second Cham, I had Jambo 5 years when he sadly passed away last year. I've had Elvis 6 weeks now, was told he was 6 months when I got him, but after seeing the amount he eats and his shed rate ( twice in 6 weeks) I don't think he is quite that old. I picked Elvis as he seemed to have strong joints ect, and could easily pull himself by an arm or a leg. I got Jambo at 12 Weeks of a breeder and he had severe MBD when I got him so with Elvis I looked out for all these signs as a poorly Cham is a Heartbreaking and expensive pet.

He took less than 5 mins to settle into his new home,and was eating drinking and pooing that day. but after a few Weeks I noticed that, although eventually he gets his food, he very often misses it or hits and and throws it across the tank with his tongue. He's not got any bark ect at the bottom of his tank, just fake plants so he's safe enough that way.

As poorly as Jambo was, I never noticed him once miss his food.

Sorry this is such a big speech, just getting my thoughts out I suppose
Pics of Elvis and his home attached xx

 

[Sho x]

Another pic

 

[jannb]

Sorry to hear that Elvis is missing his food. It could be a supplement imbalance, an injury to his tongue or even an eye problem. If you will please fill out the form linked below and we will take a look and see if anything looks off that could be causing the problem.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[Sho x]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Elvis is a Veiled, male, i was told he was 6 months when I got him which would make him 8 now. I think possibly younger though. I've had him about 8 weeks.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Only when I'm cleaning his Viv.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? Small locust, he eats about 15 every day. Dusted with calcium without d3 everyday and nutrobol 3 times a week. Gut loaded with veg for 3 days.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Exo terra calcium without d3 everyday, nutrobol multivitamin & calcium balancer 3 times a week.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? Mist with a small water bottle 2 times a day, have a small dripper on all day, I often see him drinking.
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Dark brown with white urate, everyday
Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Not yet
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? Exo terra, glass with mesh top, not sure the dimensions but it's the larger one they do.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Exo terra combo lighting, 2 screw in exp terra 2.0 UVB lights in. On from 8am - 8pm
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Cage floor is 73 and basking spot 88 Lowest overnight temp? 66 How do you measure these temps? Digital thermometers x 3
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? 75% twice misting and a dripper. Digital hygrometer

Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? No
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? He's in a room with my bearded dragon but they are side by side, they can't see or hear each other or each other's lights. Fairly quite area.