ariez189
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So I noticed today when I got home that when I went into the room Leon is in, he was very shaky while walking off his branch. He has not displayed this behavior before. He is my first chameleon so I just want to make sure all is well.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male veiled. I've had him 2 weeks tomorrow- previous owner said she thought he was about 10 months old.
Handling - None. Just to move him initially into his cage.
Feeding - about 10 crickets a day. They are gut loaded with sweet potato, carrots, and kale.
Supplements - Without D3 everyday and reptivite on the 1st and 15th so I've only given it to him once so far.
Watering - I have a monsoon solo mister that goes off for every hour for 30 seconds since I am not home during the day.
Fecal Description - Normal dropping with white urates
History - Got from lady 2 weeks ago. He was apparently kept with another chameleon and used for breeding.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Homemade 24" x 24" x 48"
Lighting - Basking bulb: 75W. This was the only bulb that could get his basking temperature at 85 degrees. UVB: T5 HO 5.0. They come on at 7:30 AM and off at 7:30 PM.
Temperature - Between 80 and 85 for basking. Lower part is between 70 and 75. Temperatures dropped to low or mid 70s at night.
Humidity - Between 40-65%. Goes up to about 70 at night. I have a humidifier that runs at night from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Plants - 1 hibiscus, 1 bromeliad, 1 corn plant and 1 pothos. I washed each plant with soap and water and used organic soil before introducing them.
Placement - In my home office partially in front of window but does not get direct sunlight. He is not underneath any vents.
Location - Central Florida
Current Problem: When I entered the room today he crouched behind the vine and very shakily walked into his plant to hide. His hiding is normal, but I have not seen the shaking motion before. I will try to get a video if I can, but he's still nervous around me. I have a dog and cat, but my door is closed during the day so no human or animal traffic during the day.
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male veiled. I've had him 2 weeks tomorrow- previous owner said she thought he was about 10 months old.
Handling - None. Just to move him initially into his cage.
Feeding - about 10 crickets a day. They are gut loaded with sweet potato, carrots, and kale.
Supplements - Without D3 everyday and reptivite on the 1st and 15th so I've only given it to him once so far.
Watering - I have a monsoon solo mister that goes off for every hour for 30 seconds since I am not home during the day.
Fecal Description - Normal dropping with white urates
History - Got from lady 2 weeks ago. He was apparently kept with another chameleon and used for breeding.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Homemade 24" x 24" x 48"
Lighting - Basking bulb: 75W. This was the only bulb that could get his basking temperature at 85 degrees. UVB: T5 HO 5.0. They come on at 7:30 AM and off at 7:30 PM.
Temperature - Between 80 and 85 for basking. Lower part is between 70 and 75. Temperatures dropped to low or mid 70s at night.
Humidity - Between 40-65%. Goes up to about 70 at night. I have a humidifier that runs at night from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Plants - 1 hibiscus, 1 bromeliad, 1 corn plant and 1 pothos. I washed each plant with soap and water and used organic soil before introducing them.
Placement - In my home office partially in front of window but does not get direct sunlight. He is not underneath any vents.
Location - Central Florida
Current Problem: When I entered the room today he crouched behind the vine and very shakily walked into his plant to hide. His hiding is normal, but I have not seen the shaking motion before. I will try to get a video if I can, but he's still nervous around me. I have a dog and cat, but my door is closed during the day so no human or animal traffic during the day.