New Veiled Eating well, but yellow urates

[Debbie61]

This is the second day that I have had Titus my 5 month old Veiled. He is eating well. He had a huge poop, but the urates were mostly yellow with some white. I am misting him often, 4 times a day. Any suggestions or comments. I'm not too worried at this point because of his appetite. I am hoping that he will drink more soon. Is this normal for newly acquired chameleons.

 

[jannb]

Just keep misting and dripping and checking poop. Sometimes they can get a bit dehydrated during shipping.

 

[Jamelon]

when i got my little guy, his urates were bright orange, give it a couple more days it will turn white soon, he just needs to get used the the new environment

 

[sandrachameleon]

Just keep misting and dripping and checking poop. Sometimes they can get a bit dehydrated during shipping.

ditto
Its not uncommon for shipping to dehydrate them some. The next couple poops will be more informative as to whether you are providing enough water.

 

[Debbie61]

Thanks for the information. I have been misting and using the dripper. His poop today was good, except still yellow/orange color urates. I'm thinking that he'll snap out of this soon, after all drinking is a god given instinct.

 

[Elizadolots]

Just keep an eye on the poop. Sadly, this is not an animal that will automatically drink just because it's thirsty and there's water around, so keep misting, keep a dripper going and don't hover overly. Some won't drink in front of you.

 

[Debbie61]

Thanks Elizadolots, I will continue to do what you have said and will definately not hover. My son did see him licking his lips yesterday.

 

[JohnnyD]

If you see him licking his lips, keep spraying him until he stops. Use hot water in your hand mister. Sometimes mine take a full minute or so before they figure out whats going on and then start drinking. I also mist first to get them going and then start the drippers immediately after.