aksdgff
New Member
hello
i recently picked up my first veiled chameleon(s)! however, after researching more about the egg-bearing process, i quickly realized that i wouldn't be able to provide the amazing care that she would need in that time of her life. So, i made my way back to the store where i got her, and picked up my new male. i did a lot of research on chameleons before i decided to get one, but unfortunately didn't look into the egg part enough
the few days i spent with my female (named cam) were amazing! i quickly fell in love with her. she was healthy, active, friendly, and eating well. i even got a few cham-hugs from her
i was very sad to return her today, but knew it was (hopefully) in her best interest.
so, after getting my male (the only male left) (named lokni) , i decided to spend some bonding time with him as i had with cam. however, i accidentally bumped his foot and he hissed at me
and then hissed at me another time thinking i was going to do it again i guess. he also seemed to close his eyes a lot. (sleeping?) and he was blowing spit bubbles. =/ i got him into his new cage asap and got some heat on him (not over 81 degrees) and offered him lots of water droplets on his leaves and some crickets. he seems to be a little bit dehydrated and a little too skinny. i got on the phone with a vet asap, but the reptile doctor had already left for the day. i will call as soon as he comes in tomorrow and hopefully get an appointment. but in the meantime, i figured i'd see what you all thought.
also, i have noticed the huge variations in information on the caring of chameleons. from
- the amount to feed a baby per day (i've seen anywhere from 5-8 to 12-20) - the basking temperatures for a male baby (i've seen 79-81 or that they don't even need to bask until they are older. though both of mine seemed to really enjoy the sun/basking lamp)
- the reptile store owner and josh'sfrogs.com both claim that chameleons can have substrate, but i've read several care sheets online that say no substrate is safe for them, and that a wet paper towel is best!
- ive heard/read that baby chams can be kept in a smaller glass enclosure until they get a little older. (just curious on this one)
any help is greatly appreciated!
now meet cam and lokni
cam:
lokni:
lokni looking skinny and sleepy:
does he look healthy to you guys? unhealthy? how old does he look?
the few days i spent with my female (named cam) were amazing! i quickly fell in love with her. she was healthy, active, friendly, and eating well. i even got a few cham-hugs from her
so, after getting my male (the only male left) (named lokni) , i decided to spend some bonding time with him as i had with cam. however, i accidentally bumped his foot and he hissed at me
also, i have noticed the huge variations in information on the caring of chameleons. from
- the amount to feed a baby per day (i've seen anywhere from 5-8 to 12-20) - the basking temperatures for a male baby (i've seen 79-81 or that they don't even need to bask until they are older. though both of mine seemed to really enjoy the sun/basking lamp)
- the reptile store owner and josh'sfrogs.com both claim that chameleons can have substrate, but i've read several care sheets online that say no substrate is safe for them, and that a wet paper towel is best!
- ive heard/read that baby chams can be kept in a smaller glass enclosure until they get a little older. (just curious on this one)
any help is greatly appreciated!
now meet cam and lokni
cam:

lokni:

lokni looking skinny and sleepy:

does he look healthy to you guys? unhealthy? how old does he look?