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KushChameleon

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I think my veiled camelon is sick I can't get her to eat I've tried feeding her with a seringe but she doesnt open her mouth





I have her in a terrarium with a mesh opening she seemed fine yesterday but she hasn't moved much today her eyes are closed she has a basking light and the infrared heat lamp I added some loose coconut substrate in there as well It's what they had suggested at the pet store
 
Your Chameleon - The species, Vieled camelon sex, female and age of your chameleon. Id say about 3-4 mthsHow long has it been in your care? A week
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Not much just when I clean her cage or try to feed her ( only today)
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? I've feed her crickets and meal worms What amount? Thier are two in her cage of each but she hasnt touched them What is the schedule? Once in the morning and in the evening 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? Herptive
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? Sprising and How often and how long to you mist? 2-3 times a dayDo you see your chameleon drinking? Not lately
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? A bit dark no
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? It's glass with a mesh opening on top 10 gal tank
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? She has a basking lamp and a heating on a well
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Its about 90-100 Lowest overnight temp? 65-70 How do you measure these temps? I have a digital thermometer and and a 2 LCD thermometers one one top and one on bottem and a under the tank heating mat
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? 68 How are you creating and maintaining these levels? Misting What do you use to measure humidity?LCD
Plants - Are you using live plants? No If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? On a countertop Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? No At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? In the middle of the celing and floor
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
 
She needs a UVB light or she'll get MBD, metabollic bone disease. Can you fill out the top portion you left empty? 90-100 is way too hot. Especially for such a small enclosure, 85 is better.
 
Havent gotten a UVB light yet I've been feeding her the calcium dusted crickets she had been eating them fine but she didn't sat yesterday or so far today she is her normal green color and has changed to brown when I took her out today and put her on a tree outside but she just clenched on to the tree with he eyes closed and didnt move
 
First thing would be to get a UVB lamp. They need regular UVB to keep them healthy and producing all the things they should be naturally. I have a hoehnelli and he is on a regular 12 hr UVB cycle now. (thanks to help from camimom).

How often do you spray her? can you put up a pic?
 
KushChameleon said:
Havent gotten a UVB light yet I've been feeding her the calcium dusted crickets she had been eating them fine but she didn't sat yesterday or so far today she is her normal green color and has changed to brown when I took her out today and put her on a tree outside but she just clenched on to the tree with he eyes closed and didnt move
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how long have you had her and how old?. You need to provide a better cage than a 10 gal fish tank for her. It is way too hot in there and there is no ventilation. As others have asked, please fill out the form
 
Hello, welcome to the forum :) 100F is too hot for an adult male veiled Cham.......... She should have a basking temp around 80F, and an area where she can cool down to 70F if she wants. She also wants plenty of branches that are a good fit for her feet, and leaves to hide in so she's comfortable.
When Chams move home it can take a while to settle in, so the fact that she has eaten anything at all is a good sign really.
Here is a caresheet which gives you all the basic info to keep her healthy and happy - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html
 
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