Rescued veiled chameleon

[Colin 1969]

Hello all , I've gotten plenty of experience over the years with regauards other lizards geckos b/dragons iguanas etc , but just recently I saw a veiled chameleon living in sub standard conditions so I bought it from him before any more neglect was given I've given it a UVB bulb now a proper basking lamp and as we'll as gut loading its food I'm dusting with calcium , the major problem I have is now its stopped eating I fear it may now be too late to bring it back although its active out of the viv it's lost an awful lot of weight and every thing I seem to do ends in no avail as anyone out there got any ideas in which to help other than the vets to which seem to be very scarce /that actually know what there doing with lizard I've phoned a couple of gd ones there out of the country till next week .

 

[laurie]

Hello, welcome to the forum. Let's see we can get you some help. We have some very experienced cham owners here you you are in the right place.

I am going to give you a form to fill out. I know you won't be able to answer lots of the questions, but what you can answer will help us greatly.

How to ask for help

just paste this into your thread and answer what you can.

For now you need to check the temperatures and make sure your cham is being sprayed well, with a very fine warm, not hot, mist several times a day. This os so he can drink. Do you have any idea how old the uvb blub is? They only last about 6 months. They will still light up but not provide the uvb your cham needs. For feeders I would try what ever the pet shop was feeding until you get him started them you will want to give him silkworms, horworms, or any of several food choices.

Next could you post a picture of your cham? That will also give lots of information.

 

[Sinfulintent]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/ <this

Kind of interested to see how old he is and how long you've had him, quick answer without the information is he's scared/nervous in his new surroundings and may not eat while you're around, chams have been known to go a month without eating so if it's only been a day or 2 I wouldn't bee too worried about it. Once you fill out the form a lot of people will be able to help you

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello, welcome to the forum There are a few reasons why Veileds will stop eating, including 'hunger strikes' (holding out for fave worms) or egg-laying (if it's a female....)
The form and pics would be a big help for clues but in the meantime here is a great basic caresheet I always recommend - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html