Strange behavior

[erodriguez]

I have two veiled chameleons that have been growing rapidly. They generally move about fairly regularly and actively, and eat well. However lately my male has developed this weird tendency to grab ahold of himself with his rear feet. Yesterday he was grabbing his sides, but after prying off his feet a few times he was ok. Then later in the evening, he fell because his rear feet grabbed his front legs. This also happened again today. Its as if his rear feet dont realize they are tangling him up.

Is there a way to solve this? Anyone know why this is happening?

 

[Grim Crow]

some close up pics of your cham would be good and please fill out, and i'm sure someone will be better able to help you:

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.

 

[Tandra Lee]

possible metabolic mone disease..please fill out the " help form "so that we may be able to assist you..what type of lighting do you use? supplements and how often? age of chameleon? how long in your care? etc..ps..perhaps place a fluffy towel on the floor of his enclosure so that if he falls again he will land softly and not further injure himself .

 

[Silkyslim]

Be very specific about details regarding your gutloading and supplementation schedule