slightly droopy veiled crest.

[bork da basher]

i got my first chameleon today, took it on from someone who doesnt have time to care for it and i suspect he's been neglecting his calcium and diet a bit because his veil is a touch droopy.

he seems otherwise very healthy, good colours, good activity and eating like a trooper. weight seems good, eyes not sunken in or anything. hes also gripping his branches very well and his grip is super strong from when i handled him earlier on.

should i be overly concerned at this early stage? its just a bit curved at the top. ive got all the required powders/suppliments etc and have started on them right away. ive also got him a varied diet to munch through. crickets, dubias, wax/super worms and locusts. should i wait a few days/weeks to see if it improves or does he need to see a vet right away?

other than that im thrilled to have him, he's awesome and seems to be loving his new home.

 

[reptilover]

A picture would help. Is it drooping more than when u got him? Some can be just shapped funny. It's also refered as his "casque"

 

[Elizadolots]

It might never straighten out, so don't be concerned over that. It sounds like you've got him on the road to health with the changes you've made.

 

[bork da basher]

ive only had him a matter of 5 hours or so when i write this. it already seems a touch perkier to be honest.

if it doesnt straighten out im not concerned im just new to chams and wanted to be sure i didnt need to get him seen to immediatly.

 

[camimom]

A picture would be really nice to see wahts going on..

 

[bork da basher]

i'll take one tomorrow i need to charge my camera.