i am a first time owner, i have a two month old panther chameleon, i got it about a week ago and since then i havent seen him eat, when i first got him i put about 10 crickets, and it seemed like some were going missing, but then again they might have been hiding or something, but i cleaned out his cage two days ago, and put only 4 crickets in there, and all four are still in there. he moves around and is pretty active, but i do catch him sleeping during the day, i keep him pretty well hydrated i spray hime 3-4 times a day, today i came home and he now white from his spine, and has a small white spot on his head, can anybody help, sugguest anything?
Panther chameleon help.
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eppcheck
New Member
What size crickets are you feeding? I remember feeding my 2-3 month old chams a lot of fruit flies still. Depending on his size and the size of the crickets one cricket could have him full. If you can, get him some fruit flies. At his age he won't turn down any fruit flies and you'll know if he has a healthy appetite or not.
Solid Snake
Avid Member
OY! Welcome! It is good to have you here!
The white bits sound like hes starting to shed
As for the eating, I recomend filling out this form. It helps troubleshoot any problems you may have, and ensures you get an accurate and helpful response. Pictures of the chameleons setup and the chameleon itself can be extremely helpful. Its also nice to see new chameleons
Please fill this out using as much detail as you can.
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.
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chameleonfan101
Established Member
try other bugs!! sometimes they just get picky! and the white spots can be from shedding but you should post pictures so we see what you mean! feel free to pm me if you need help with anything!
