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Chameleon Info:
Rory is a 9 month old male graceful chameleon. I have had him for just over a month.
Handling - Since I got him, I have only handled him twice
Feeding - He usually eats 3-4 crickets a day, gutloaded with BugBurger. I have also tried feeding him butterworms (from a cup and just letting them roam), but he has only eaten maybe one or two.
Supplements - Zilla calcium supplement sprayed on crickets daily, Repashy vitamin dust twice a month
Watering - Dripper used constantly. Hand mister used throughout the day - at least 4-5 times most days, 2-3 if I work. Pretty much when I go upstairs, I check to see if there is enough moisture in the cage. I mist for a minute or two until screens, vines, and plants are wet. I have witnessed him drinking a few times.
Fecal Description - Color and consistency seem pretty consistent with what is described as healthy under the health forum thread about bowel movements. Brown, semi-solid. Urates are a lighter yellow or white. BM once or twice a week. Not sure if he has been tested for parasites before I got him.
History - nothing noteworthy since I have only had him for a short time.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - He is in a screen cage, about 3'x3'x1.5'.
Lighting - I use the UV lamp recommended on the forum here (can't remember the actual brand, but I got exactly what was listed). Heat lamp is a normal desk lamp. Turn on about 7 or 8 am, off at around 6 or 7 pm.
Temperature - Temp is about 68 degrees
Humidity - Humidity meter is in the mail, so I don't know for sure. I can say that my house is very dry, but the room I keep Rory in is noticeably humid. Along with misting and dripping, I keep a normal room humidifier running.
Plants - I have one live plant in the cage - small scheflerra arboricola. There are about 5 other potted plants near the cage - heard that helps keep humidity up.
Placement - In our extra bedroom in a nook surrounded by windows so he gets sunlight. Not near fans or air vents. Extremely low-traffic area. The bottom of the cage is raised about 8" off of the floor.
Location - We live in northwest PA. Cold and snowy this time of year; air is dry. Weather has been fluctuating a lot lately between warm and freezing.
Current Problem - As described above, Rory has only been eating maybe one cricket a day or none at all for the past 4 or 5 days. He has done it before, but then pounded down like 4 or 5 the next day. It seems strange he has gone this long with so little to eat. Doesn't go for the butterworms. Also, he seems a little lethargic, staying on his favorite vine all day or just basking and going to sleep early. Suggestions?
Side note: Also, thanks for the link for flies. I will get some and see if he likes those!
