new Cham Owner here

[birdlover71]

Hi new Cham owner here. I am 40 something and been wanting one since a young girl. Finally got one, yeah me. Felt sorry for him and they way he was being kept at a pet shop. He was in a tank on the floor next to a tank full of dead hermit crabs. He is the sweetest little guy. He is a male Veiled cham. I know he is young definitely not a baby but he does look like a juvi. Other then that I have not clue on how old he could be. I got him on the 17th was worried at first due to no bowel movements at first but yesterday he finally went and today. Go Nelson!!! So I guess we are doing something right.

So after an expensive weekend on adopting a chameleon from the Pet Shop. I am enjoying watching him check out his new home and eat. How many crickets are too many crickets to feed them? Can they be overfed? Should I see his ribs? I feel he is underweight however the past few days he seems to have gotten a tad bigger.

Amy

 

[Captive Creations]

Welcome to the Forum This is a great place to get advice! To answer your question yes they can be over fed. depending on their age he should be eating around 12 crickets a day. if you have a picture you can post of him would help answer your questions.

if you fill out this how to ask for help form we can make sure that you are providing the best care you can for little Nelson! congrats on buying your first chameleon. be careful they can be very addictive! I started with one and now I have 5!


Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? 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?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
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?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

 

[birdlover71]

Nelson's picture



here is my attempt to attach a picture of Nelson

 

[Hoj]

WELCOME...to the forums and the addiction
Nelson looks good