new and concerned cham owner

[emilysasse]

i recently got my first cham,Caspar, about a week and a half ago. the store we got Cas from was very unhelpful and hardly know anything about him at all! I'm trying to find his species to care for him better. he also hasn't been eating very much and I'm worried he may be dehydrated. i can take better pictures in the morning if needed.

 

[Remkon]

It's a female young adult Trioceros Jacksonii Xantholophs

Here's a caresheet: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

But why do you buy a chameleon of which you don't even know the species and so their husbandry?
A lot of chameleons need very specific care and are not suitable pets for beginners, best learn the caresheet by heart and stick to it.
Also don't neglect misting times, 12 minutes a day is no luxury for a jacksonii.

 

[emilysasse]

It's a female young adult Trioceros Jacksonii Xantholophs

Here's a caresheet: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

But why do you buy a chameleon of which you don't even know the species and so their husbandry?
A lot of chameleons need very specific care and are not suitable pets for beginners, best learn the caresheet by heart and stick to it.
Also don't neglect misting times, 12 minutes a day is no luxury for a jacksonii.

 

[emilysasse]

It's a female young adult Trioceros Jacksonii Xantholophs

Here's a caresheet: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/jacksons/

But why do you buy a chameleon of which you don't even know the species and so their husbandry?
A lot of chameleons need very specific care and are not suitable pets for beginners, best learn the caresheet by heart and stick to it.
Also don't neglect misting times, 12 minutes a day is no luxury for a jacksonii.

i got her as a suprise for my birthday. thank you so much for the info and the link to the sheet so i can meet her needs.

 

[Remkon]

I'd first give her some weeks of privacy so she can adjust to her environment (no handling).
Keep an eye on the urates, when they are orange that means you should mist longer/more.

Take everything slow and keep in mind they are no 'hands on' pets, more likely than not she will never like being handled.