Quemeleon
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Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - M 4y/o veiled , have had him since he was the size of my finger.
Handling - once a week to every other week
Feeding - mostly crickets gut loaded with commerical gut load, veggies(i.e. greens, apple, etc) and veggies similar to what i give my bearded dragon although he is not a big fan. sometimes super worms
Supplements - calcium 2-3 times a week and vitamins once a week
Watering - hand misting and dripper. sometimes i see him drink
Fecal Description - normal
History - have never had any health issues
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen 24x24x48
Lighting - 12hrs heat and ova/uvb combo
Temperature - 78 ambient, 85 basking
Humidity - 40% hygrometer, spray bottle, dripper
Plants - pothos and ficcus
Placement - in a small 4x4 room with a window. cage is about 3-4ft from ceiling
Location - east N. carolina
Current Problem - came home after 2 wk vacation and neighbors watched him like normal. he was lying on the ground of cage adn coloring was very light. he is having problem holding him self up and looks very lethargic. I seriously think i'm losing him. were trying to force feed small amounts of water. while keeping him warm. not sure what else to do. have had reptiles for years but never lost one randomly like this. my reptiles have generally lived their typical life span or longer.
Your Chameleon - M 4y/o veiled , have had him since he was the size of my finger.
Handling - once a week to every other week
Feeding - mostly crickets gut loaded with commerical gut load, veggies(i.e. greens, apple, etc) and veggies similar to what i give my bearded dragon although he is not a big fan. sometimes super worms
Supplements - calcium 2-3 times a week and vitamins once a week
Watering - hand misting and dripper. sometimes i see him drink
Fecal Description - normal
History - have never had any health issues
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen 24x24x48
Lighting - 12hrs heat and ova/uvb combo
Temperature - 78 ambient, 85 basking
Humidity - 40% hygrometer, spray bottle, dripper
Plants - pothos and ficcus
Placement - in a small 4x4 room with a window. cage is about 3-4ft from ceiling
Location - east N. carolina
Current Problem - came home after 2 wk vacation and neighbors watched him like normal. he was lying on the ground of cage adn coloring was very light. he is having problem holding him self up and looks very lethargic. I seriously think i'm losing him. were trying to force feed small amounts of water. while keeping him warm. not sure what else to do. have had reptiles for years but never lost one randomly like this. my reptiles have generally lived their typical life span or longer.