EnigmaticReader
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Chameleon:
Temeraire is about 9 months old, female, Veiled Chameleon we have been caring for since June.
We handle her about once a month, mainly to check that she's got a good grip, etc.
She is fed superworms, adult crickets, and some mealworms; she eats between 3 and 8 insects a day, the insects are gut-loaded with high-calcium cricket food as well as fruits and vegetables.
Her food is dusted with a calcium and D3 supplement once or twice a week.
For water we mist her four to six times a day for about forty-five seconds each, but we never see her drinking. Sometimes we mist her food before she eats it as well.
Her feces are large, white at one end and brown at the other. She hasn't been tested for parasites.
She's never been exposed to a male.
Cage:
Cage is a medium size ReptiBreeze, all mesh.
She has a UVB light on top of the cage, which is on from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, excepting when we let her sit in natural sunlight.
The temperature is fairly even at around 74 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer on the top than the bottom. I can't say for certain about nighttime temps.
Humidity is between 70 and 85%, kept constant with misting. We have a cheap humidistat.
The cage contains a potted basil plant and sticks from an orange tree, as well as some fake orchids.
The cage is on a porch, next to an insulated window that can be opened. The top of the cage is about 5 feet off the floor. Although we do spend time out there regularly, she doesn't seem to mind unless we start talking.
We live in Florida.
Current Problem:
Temeraire is covered in spots and has recently darkened in color. Her abdomen seems swollen and she's been pacing like crazy on the floor, as well as spending more time climbing the walls of the cage. Her appetite has gone down a lot but hasn't disappeared completely. We've provided a laying box but she doesn't seem interested in it. We've suspected for about two weeks that she might be gravid, and she looks like she might be getting lumpy. Should we take her to the vet or just stay calm? It worries me that she won't go in the laying box.
Temeraire is about 9 months old, female, Veiled Chameleon we have been caring for since June.
We handle her about once a month, mainly to check that she's got a good grip, etc.
She is fed superworms, adult crickets, and some mealworms; she eats between 3 and 8 insects a day, the insects are gut-loaded with high-calcium cricket food as well as fruits and vegetables.
Her food is dusted with a calcium and D3 supplement once or twice a week.
For water we mist her four to six times a day for about forty-five seconds each, but we never see her drinking. Sometimes we mist her food before she eats it as well.
Her feces are large, white at one end and brown at the other. She hasn't been tested for parasites.
She's never been exposed to a male.
Cage:
Cage is a medium size ReptiBreeze, all mesh.
She has a UVB light on top of the cage, which is on from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, excepting when we let her sit in natural sunlight.
The temperature is fairly even at around 74 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer on the top than the bottom. I can't say for certain about nighttime temps.
Humidity is between 70 and 85%, kept constant with misting. We have a cheap humidistat.
The cage contains a potted basil plant and sticks from an orange tree, as well as some fake orchids.
The cage is on a porch, next to an insulated window that can be opened. The top of the cage is about 5 feet off the floor. Although we do spend time out there regularly, she doesn't seem to mind unless we start talking.
We live in Florida.
Current Problem:
Temeraire is covered in spots and has recently darkened in color. Her abdomen seems swollen and she's been pacing like crazy on the floor, as well as spending more time climbing the walls of the cage. Her appetite has gone down a lot but hasn't disappeared completely. We've provided a laying box but she doesn't seem interested in it. We've suspected for about two weeks that she might be gravid, and she looks like she might be getting lumpy. Should we take her to the vet or just stay calm? It worries me that she won't go in the laying box.
Hello, sorry your girl is making you worry. I'm no expert but, she should be able to pass sand. Usually you worry about them eating stuff that will get block I think. Sand should pass. Is she still eating it? Are you giving her privacy. Covering up the bottom half of the enclosure and, not letting her see you? Hope she lays for you soon. I know this is very hard on the owner almost as much as the cham.
