Question about my one an half month old Veiled chameleon

[cslaglecis1]

I recently got a chameleon 1.5 month old he seems to be doing good his active and no shakes eyes are good but hes not eating too much maybe b.c its a new cage or not use to it not sure but he only been few crickets 1-2 aday and awnsers might help please.

 

[cslaglecis1]

he has only been eating a few crickets 1-2 aday and awnsers might help please.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, could you fill out the 'how to ask for help' form, it will help you to get better advice.......


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 Info:
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?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


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[cslaglecis1]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Not sure of the sex yet, 1.5 month old. I've only had it for two days
Handling - 30 mins aday if that
Feeding - small crickets, 4 crickets each feeding but rarely eats all of them? morning mid day evening, I have lil bucket for him to eat them outta to make it easier for him to catch.
Supplements - Nothing right now just got him
Watering - I mist twice a day the cage with a spray bottle
Fecal Description - lime green color very light
History - only had him for two 2 days got him from petsmart

Cage Info:
Cage Type - its a 25 in. tall screenish cage getting a way bigger one once he is little bigger
Lighting - 75 watt UVA basking bulb hangs about 6 ins above the cage and nighttime Infared Heat bulb
Temperature - during the day i try an keep it about mid 80s f at night mid 70s f
Humidity - just keep it misted but not too much
Plants - some plastic ones I got at petsmart for him to climb on
Placement - on top of a dress near some windows for sunlight
Location - Virginia in a city

Current Problem - Baby chameleon only eats 1-2 crickets aday....

 

[cslaglecis1]

Heres some pic http://i53.tinypic.com/2akmulz.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/28k2h5g.jpg

 

[DavidBuchan]

Well, you have a little Veiled Chameleon.....you need a uvb bulb (best would be a reptisun or reptiglo 5.0 tube one). You don't need any extra heat or light at night......there should be a gradient of temps so he can cool down if he wants. Does he have little bumps on his back ankles? Then he's a boy. No bumps (spurs) means it's a female. Post a pic of back legs if you are not sure. Here is a link to a great caresheet for you - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html There is a part 2 with more good info. As for the fecal description I'm hoping you made a mistake - fecal means to describe his poop (I hope it's not lime green!) It should be brown with a white urate section. If the white is looking yellow or orange it is a sign of dehydration.

 

[fluxlizard]

He looks good- doesn't look anywhere near 1.5 months old to me though- more like a couple weeks.

Depending on size of crickets - maybe 2 fills him up. Don't know what small means exactly.

2 days in a new place- I'd say most likely he's just settling in and needs a few more days to really adjust and really settle in and eat more for you.

I'd also recommend you toss the infrared night heat. They can go down to 50 no problem and a night drop in temp is actually very good for them- so room temp should be fine.

 

[fluxlizard]

Well, you have a little Veiled Chameleon.....you need a uvb bulb (best would be a reptisun or reptiglo 5.0 tube one).

I didn't catch this- but you really need this light for certain as well during the day. Baby veileds grow very quickly- you need this bulb ASAP to prevent soft bone development.

 

[cslaglecis1]

Ok thanks I'm getting one today and yeah I wasn't sure about the eating thing he is tiny and someone told me 1.5 month but a couple of weeks seem to be more correct I just seen everyone elses baby chameleons eat alot an wanted to make sure mine was alright because I want a happy heathly chameleon thank you again everyone for the help

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. What a tiny little veiled. I keep veileds and have a blog for new keepers that I'm attaching for you below. It tells you what all you need to keep this little one healthy and links with pictures and where you can buy each item. Most local pet store do not have all the items that you need for chameleons. It he's not eating he might need to go to a baby bin for a bit longer instead of a cage. I'll also see if I can find some info on the baby bins for you.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

The bins I used are in post #10 here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/baby-bins-enclosures-56164/

 

[cslaglecis1]

Thanks again for the help I got him everything he needs today he seems quite happy an heathly ate good today an putt him in a smaller cage/baby bin type deal