So I've been having this problem with Starr the last couple of weeks now. She wont eat unless I handfeed her and she strikes at my fingers instead of the feeder. So heres the How to Ask for help and maybe someone can help out.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled, 9-10 months old, Female Since October 2012
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Only on her terms
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? 5-6 medium Dubia's, every other day.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Repashy all in 1
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I spray 3-4 times a day for 3-4 minutes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Normal has not been to the vet
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. When I first got her She was an awesome eater and didnt mind being handled. Now that she has moved to her big girl enclosure shes a brat!
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 27"x33"X48" fully screened enclosure
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?Arcadia uvb light and 6.5k bulb,
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Basking between 80-85, lower 75
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?Not sure about humidity but the room stays humid
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? 2 pothos, Ficus, and umbrella tree
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? 6ft tall in the only place I can have the enclosure and thats next to the door in our bedroom
Location - Where are you geographically located? Houston, TX
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
Only can get her to hand feed and when she does hand feed she'll miss the feeders all together and get my fingers. Its like she cant see the feeders 'cause shes always focused on my fingers. If she hunts on her own she'll miss altogether.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled, 9-10 months old, Female Since October 2012
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Only on her terms
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders? 5-6 medium Dubia's, every other day.
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Repashy all in 1
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I spray 3-4 times a day for 3-4 minutes
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites? Normal has not been to the vet
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you. When I first got her She was an awesome eater and didnt mind being handled. Now that she has moved to her big girl enclosure shes a brat!
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 27"x33"X48" fully screened enclosure
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?Arcadia uvb light and 6.5k bulb,
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Basking between 80-85, lower 75
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?Not sure about humidity but the room stays humid
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? 2 pothos, Ficus, and umbrella tree
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? 6ft tall in the only place I can have the enclosure and thats next to the door in our bedroom
Location - Where are you geographically located? Houston, TX
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
Only can get her to hand feed and when she does hand feed she'll miss the feeders all together and get my fingers. Its like she cant see the feeders 'cause shes always focused on my fingers. If she hunts on her own she'll miss altogether.
