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Hi There, welcome to the forum!
Chams are generally considered an observation-only pet. It's common for them to stress or exhibit defensive behavior when handled, but this does vary by individual personality.
Can you take some photos of them? There are a lot of greatly experienced people on this forum that can help you ID the species and gender.
Chams are generally considered an observation-only pet. It's common for them to stress or exhibit defensive behavior when handled, but this does vary by individual personality.
Can you take some photos of them? There are a lot of greatly experienced people on this forum that can help you ID the species and gender.
Addison.Middler
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What type of cham is it?
Also its perfectly normal for your Chameleon not to like you they are a look not touch animal.
If you show some picture of it people may be able to help you gender it.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hi and welcome! 
It takes much time and even more patience to earn their trust. Food is a great motivator and slowly easing into hand feeding will help.
If you post some pics of your cham, especially the back feet we can help you learn if you have a boy or girl. If you post a pic of your enclosure from lights down, we can get a general idea if your care is correct. Unfortunately the majority of pet store employees give poor advice and people end up with very sick chameleons.
A great resource for learning about caring for your chameleon is https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/. If you prefer videos, make sure to check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube.
It takes much time and even more patience to earn their trust. Food is a great motivator and slowly easing into hand feeding will help.If you post some pics of your cham, especially the back feet we can help you learn if you have a boy or girl. If you post a pic of your enclosure from lights down, we can get a general idea if your care is correct. Unfortunately the majority of pet store employees give poor advice and people end up with very sick chameleons.
A great resource for learning about caring for your chameleon is https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/. If you prefer videos, make sure to check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube.
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Hi and welcome!
If you post some pics of your cham, especially the back feet we can help you learn if you have a boy or girl. If you post a pic of your enclosure from lights down, we can get a general idea if your care is correct. Unfortunately the majority of pet store employees give poor advice and people end up with very sick chameleons.
A great resource for learning about caring for your chameleon is https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/. If you prefer videos, make sure to check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube.
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Hi and welcome!
If you post some pics of your cham, especially the back feet we can help you learn if you have a boy or girl. If you post a pic of your enclosure from lights down, we can get a general idea if your care is correct. Unfortunately the majority of pet store employees give poor advice and people end up with very sick chameleons.
A great resource for learning about caring for your chameleon is https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/. If you prefer videos, make sure to check out Neptune the chameleon on YouTube.
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Based on your photos, I see some issues in their husbandry that need to be addressed. Unfortunately, pet stores are known for selling the wrong supplies and providing incorrect care information, which often results in a sick chameleon. Has someone done a husbandry review for you yet? If not, please fill out the form below. This forum is full of very experienced chameleon owners that will be happy to help you out.
Chameleon Info:
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Chameleon Info:
- Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
- Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
- Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
- Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
- Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
- Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
- History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
- Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
- Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
- Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
- Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
- Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
- 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?
- Location - Where are you geographically located?
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Please Note:
- The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
- Photos can be very helpful
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Without looking at the back feet, I think that looks like a female which is possibly around at least 5+ months old.
Unfortunately it looks like the pet store sold you the chameleon kit, which will not be able to meet all of your chameleon’s needs. The screw in uvb isn’t able to provide adequate uvb levels unless your cham is just like 3” directly below it. Also, the size will very quickly be outgrown. There’s a few other visible issues, such as lack of live plants and such. There’s more than that too, such as proper supplements, temps, humidity, etc. In order to help you to get things fixed up properly so that you and your sweet little cham enjoy many happy and healthy years together, fill out the help form provided and someone can guide you.
Unfortunately it looks like the pet store sold you the chameleon kit, which will not be able to meet all of your chameleon’s needs. The screw in uvb isn’t able to provide adequate uvb levels unless your cham is just like 3” directly below it. Also, the size will very quickly be outgrown. There’s a few other visible issues, such as lack of live plants and such. There’s more than that too, such as proper supplements, temps, humidity, etc. In order to help you to get things fixed up properly so that you and your sweet little cham enjoy many happy and healthy years together, fill out the help form provided and someone can guide you.
A couple of things that stick out to me immediately is it looks like they may have sold you the wrong UVB light setup, and veiled chameleons should have live plants in their enclosure, not fake. You will probably need to upgrade to a larger enclosure at some point as well.
Please fill out the form with as much information as you can provide, and someone will do a full review. It's a lot of information to take in, and a lot of new things to learn as a chameleon owner, and we are here to help!
Which form should I fill out? I’m nervous now for the chameleon.A couple of things that stick out to me immediately is it looks like they may have sold you the wrong UVB light setup, and veiled chameleons should have live plants in their enclosure, not fake. You will probably need to upgrade to a larger enclosure at some point as well.
Please fill out the form with as much information as you can provide, and someone will do a full review. It's a lot of information to take in, and a lot of new things to learn as a chameleon owner, and we are here to help!
Would you be able to send me links to live plants, bigger cage, lights? Etc.
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