nervous?

[ritsap]

I adopted a juvenile jackson three days ago. He is still acting a little stressed and I have not observed him eating. He is exploring and alert but still is dark colored. At what point should I worry about him seeming stressed? How long does it take to settle into a new home?

 

[carol5208]

There is no set time really, but by about a week or maybe a little longer he should start feeling at home. I remember one member on here whose chameleon was dark for like three weeks before he started to settle in. I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Three days is not very long.

 

[ritsap]

How long do u let them go without eating before there is concern? He is drinking fine.

 

[kikok1]

It depends on the chameleons character. Every animal is different. My veiled needed 1 hour to get used to the new place and i often take him out so he can get sun and he has no problem dealing with new places, but he has hard time with me he doesnt like me a lot.
Just give him some time he will get used to the new place eventually

 

[carol5208]

I would say for a juvenile about a week and then I would get worried. The adults can go for many weeks without eating. I took in a rescue and he did not eat for 11 days and then began eating like a pig. Hopefully in the next few days he will eat for you. It is good he is atleast drinking.

 

[ritsap]

Thank you for your help. I'll try not to panic yet.

 

[carol5208]

Ok great. Keep us updated!

 

[ritsap]

Good news! He started eating this morning. After eating he lost his stress colors and is a beautiful green. Thanks again for your help and reassurances!

 

[carol5208]

Great news! He just needed time!!