PLEASE HELP, Young Male Veiled ia acting Strange.

[AshleyClark007]

I am very worried about my little guy. He is a veiled chameleon and I think he is about 3-4 months only, MAYBE. well I got him a few days ago from the exotic reptile show near Chicago a few days ago. When I first got him he was fine. On the way home he was walking all around the car when we got home he was still fine. But for about 2 days now he's been acting strange. He is dark with dark designs and his right eye looks like it was glued shut. I think it is his skin. And the other eye he just keeps closed. He even keeps it closed when walking... I don't think he's eating either. I put Crickets in his tank "same time as my other Chameleons" and all of their food was gone but his was still in his cage. I don't remember how many I put in there but I do think some of them were gone. and when I mist his cage he runs? I have him on the top top "almost touching the roof" He's up high so know one can bother him. If someone can please help me. Thank you so much....

 

[camimom]

can you post photos?

What are the basking temps?

what lights are you using?

what kind of cage is he in?

 

[AshleyClark007]

Temp is 93.1, Isn't it supposed to be 75-80? How can I lower the temps? I have a basking light, "Zoo Med" 75w 120v, He also has a UVB. That is also Zoo Med. He's in a screen cage that is, 12"Long 12"Wide 16"Tall. I had him in a cage that was a little bigger but I put him in a smaller one, hopping it would make it easier for him to get his food., I haven't seen him eat or drink. I am very nervous and worried. I am sorry if the pictures are bad for some reason my phone isn't taking the best pictures. Also when I was getting ready to take pics of him He started doing something with his right eye. It was getting really big and he was moving it around. I tried to take a pic but He kept moving.

 

[Swayne8998]

Temp is 93.1, Isn't it supposed to be 75-80? How can I lower the temps? I have a basking light, "Zoo Med" 75w 120v, He also has a UVB. That is also Zoo Med. He's in a screen cage that is, 12"Long 12"Wide 16"Tall. I had him in a cage that was a little bigger but I put him in a smaller one, hopping it would make it easier for him to get his food., I haven't seen him eat or drink. I am very nervous and worried. I am sorry if the pictures are bad for some reason my phone isn't taking the best pictures. Also when I was getting ready to take pics of him He started doing something with his right eye. It was getting really big and he was moving it around. I tried to take a pic but He kept moving.

Is is just me or does "he" look like a she?

Anyways, that enclosure's too small. She should be in at least a 18"x18"x36" tall enclosure, and 2'x2'x4' if possible when she's full grown. You should have a 5.0 UVB bulb. For her, the basking should be 80-85 degrees, ambient in low 70's. Make sure you're providing enough moisture, she sounds dehydrated. You should spray 3-6 times a day, from 1-2 minutes each (everyone mists differently). What are the humidity levels?

 

[AshleyClark007]

He is defiantly a he. You can see the spur in the second pic. Also are you sure the cage is to small? he is very small and has lots of room in that cage! I put him in there to see if it would be easier to get his food.

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi!

He's a cutie.... you want a temperature gradient...85-90 at the basking spot, 65-75 at the bottom. You can lower the temp at the basking point by raising the light.

This board typically recommends a 24x24x48 inch cage. I don't necessarily think that's a requirement and I think you can make that enclosure work. You will hear other opinions...you just have to weigh them and decide what works best for you and your chameleon.

 

[jurjenfromholland]

im wondering ... the dehydrating thingy ...
some or most veiled show since every now and then..
donnt know why even mine one has and i spray OFten ..
but what im scared of is when i spray often with a hand
spray not whith my habba mist...
is that he scratch his eye ...
cant be good also???