itzrow4nn
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Hi everyone. I’m a fairly new chameleon owner and I just purchased a young veiled from PetSmart. I recently lost my beloved Jackson’s to an illness that he developed from the breeders I got him from, which is why I’m not going back there. They had been keeping him in a small glass enclosure with a temperature way above 90° which is WAY too hot and by the time I attempted to save him, he was way too dehydrated to even be helped...
Anyways, to the reason I’m here. I got Pip (my baby veiled) on Wednesday the 9th. He’s in a homemade enclosure that’s about 4 feet from the floor and over 2 feet wide (not sure the exact measurements) but he tends to stay at the top, which was expected cause.. I mean he IS a chameleon. The enclosure has “levels” which makes it easier to locate him for feeding. It’s fully equipped with a spot lamp, automatic misting machine which is currently set to spray for 30 seconds every hour since it tends to dry up quickly. I fill the mister with distilled water as per the instructions it came with. It also has a hygrometer and thermometer duo. Humidity is currently about 55 and temperature is just a little under 80. I have a bird of paradise plant in the enclosure as well and some moss that I mist by hand to keep humidity maximized since it retains its moisture longer than the fabric and plastic decor. He’s way too small to catch prey on his own, so I was advised by staff at the store to hand feed, which I have been attempting every day but in moderation to try my best to minimize stress. So far, he hasn’t eaten anything I’ve tried to feed him, which has been small crickets and mealworms. I gutload the crickets using Flukers calcium fortified cricket quencher and the cricket block. I‘ve seen him drinking water off of the leaves so I know he’s drinking. His color also seems to be healthy.
So.. any advice? Anything different I should try feeding him? Is it normal for him to not eat this long after being in his new home? Anything is appreciated <3 I also appreciate any links anyone can provide for me to purchase any products that you may recommend!
some pics:
Anyways, to the reason I’m here. I got Pip (my baby veiled) on Wednesday the 9th. He’s in a homemade enclosure that’s about 4 feet from the floor and over 2 feet wide (not sure the exact measurements) but he tends to stay at the top, which was expected cause.. I mean he IS a chameleon. The enclosure has “levels” which makes it easier to locate him for feeding. It’s fully equipped with a spot lamp, automatic misting machine which is currently set to spray for 30 seconds every hour since it tends to dry up quickly. I fill the mister with distilled water as per the instructions it came with. It also has a hygrometer and thermometer duo. Humidity is currently about 55 and temperature is just a little under 80. I have a bird of paradise plant in the enclosure as well and some moss that I mist by hand to keep humidity maximized since it retains its moisture longer than the fabric and plastic decor. He’s way too small to catch prey on his own, so I was advised by staff at the store to hand feed, which I have been attempting every day but in moderation to try my best to minimize stress. So far, he hasn’t eaten anything I’ve tried to feed him, which has been small crickets and mealworms. I gutload the crickets using Flukers calcium fortified cricket quencher and the cricket block. I‘ve seen him drinking water off of the leaves so I know he’s drinking. His color also seems to be healthy.
So.. any advice? Anything different I should try feeding him? Is it normal for him to not eat this long after being in his new home? Anything is appreciated <3 I also appreciate any links anyone can provide for me to purchase any products that you may recommend!
some pics: