Pooping problems?

[Daniel Martin]

My veiled chameleon hasn't pooped in about a week and a half. Last time he pooped it was scarey to see how much was in him. Is there any tricks to help him poop. He is eating every day.

 

[carol5208]

Try spraying him directly with warm water. It usually does the trick for me. Like an instant laxative. That is a long time to go without pooping if he is eating everyday. Are you sure some poop is not "hiding " in the cage somewhere? lol

 

[Theveiled]

Try spraying him directly with warm water. It usually does the trick for me. Like an instant laxative. That is a long time to go without pooping if he is eating everyday. Are you sure some poop is not "hiding " in the cage somewhere? lol

I have also heard hornworms do the trick.

 

[villanueva11]

When my guy wouldn't go for 3 or 4 days I would get worried & stick him in the shower for 10-15 mins. If he didn't go while he was in there he would the min I get him back to his cage. Now days I just make sure he showers about 3×'s a week, on top of reg daily mistings of course, and he doesn't have a problem going. I think it depends a lot on hydration. I believe I've read that putting them in a shallow bowl of warm water for a few mins could be helpful. If they will allow you to do so. I would check some older posts though & try to find out some better info before trying that. I dont remember the details & would hate to pass along incorrect info that could be more harmful than good. So look into it first. Good luck!