Panther still hasn't shed while being in my care for month, is this normal?

[matthew1300]

Hi i recently picked up my male Blue bar ambilobe x nosy mitsio panther chameleon, and it was just finishing shedding when i first got him. He has not shed since, is the normal ? He is 4 months old

 

[carol5208]

Maybe not the norm, but nothing to freak out about. He might not be going through a growth spurt at the moment. Usually when they shed at that young age they are growing. When they become adults they do not shed whole body sheds very often and will just shed in part parts, like their tail, feet, etc. He will shed again, don't worry!

 

[Leo Chance]

He will shed as he grows, keep him well fed and hydrated and nature will take care of the growth process.

 

[matthew1300]

Maybe not the norm, but nothing to freak out about. He might not be going through a growth spurt at the moment. Usually when they shed at that young age they are growing. When they become adults they do not shed whole body sheds very often and will just shed in part parts, like their tail, feet, etc. He will shed again, don't worry!

Ok thanks for the help!

 

[matthew1300]

He will shed as he grows, keep him well fed and hydrated and nature will take care of the growth process.

Ok will do

 

[jannb]

How much does he weigh? Has he gained weight since you got him? They shed as they grow. If you are not weighing him I recommend doing so. I weigh mine once a week to make sure the weight is staying steady or with young ones they they are growing. Weight loss is often a sign of illness and you want to stay on top of any health problems because these guys go down fast.

 

[matthew1300]

I do not have a weigher that weigh grams, but i do know he is an bigger than when i got him, which means he is heavier

How much does he weigh? Has he gained weight since you got him? They shed as they grow. If you are not weighing him I recommend doing so. I weigh mine once a week to make sure the weight is staying steady or with young ones they they are growing. Weight loss is often a sign of illness and you want to stay on top of any health problems because these guys go down fast.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Wow, can't wait to see pictures! It is not uncommon for chameleons to be slow on shedding the first couple of times in their new environment! Be patient, feed him well and keep him sell hydrated! Now post us some pictures! Please!

 

[matthew1300]

Wow, can't wait to see pictures! It is not uncommon for chameleons to be slow on shedding the first couple of times in their new environment! Be patient, feed him well and keep him sell hydrated! Now post us some pictures! Please!

Im getting a nice camera for christmas, I will be sure to post some when I get it !

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Cool! Doing ok?

 

[matthew1300]

Cool! Doing ok?

he's doing fine, just waiting eagerly for him to hit his growth spurt!

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Hang in there! Enjoy!

 

[matthew1300]

Wow, can't wait to see pictures! It is not uncommon for chameleons to be slow on shedding the first couple of times in their new environment! Be patient, feed him well and keep him sell hydrated! Now post us some pictures! Please!

Here they are !