took on a chameleon but struggling

[new chameleon owner]

i recently took on a chameleon(you could say rescued but i give the guy some money)she was in a tiny box with hardly anything in and no uvb iv put her in the viv i could afford (temperary) put in a uvb shes got a 65 wt green bulb as well it was as dry as a bone because th guy said they get all there moisture from food lol so iv been misting bout 5 times a say iv brought some live plants ficus etc and some vines put out greens/fruit dusted crickets and some worms daily also she seems to tremble a bit when she walks iv only seen her eat about 2 crickets she is suposed to be 6 months but looks from what i seen on youtube about 1 to 2 months very skinny i understand to give her space but quite a few times iv seen her at bottom of cage brown as if shes trying to escape iv done everything i can afford at moment next step is vet checkup more suitable viv and whatever else i need i have other lizards snakes scorpions etc so i have understanding of temperature gradients etc and im doing as much reading as i can but just after any tips or any food that she might find realy appealing just so i know shes eating sorry for the essay just wana do best buy her thank you

 

[Raja]

i recently took on a chameleon(you could say rescued but i give the guy some money)she was in a tiny box with hardly anything in and no uvb iv put her in the viv i could afford (temperary) put in a uvb shes got a 65 wt green bulb as well it was as dry as a bone because th guy said they get all there moisture from food lol so iv been misting bout 5 times a say iv brought some live plants ficus etc and some vines put out greens/fruit dusted crickets and some worms daily also she seems to tremble a bit when she walks iv only seen her eat about 2 crickets she is suposed to be 6 months but looks from what i seen on youtube about 1 to 2 months very skinny i understand to give her space but quite a few times iv seen her at bottom of cage brown as if shes trying to escape iv done everything i can afford at moment next step is vet checkup more suitable viv and whatever else i need i have other lizards snakes scorpions etc so i have understanding of temperature gradients etc and im doing as much reading as i can but just after any tips or any food that she might find realy appealing just so i know shes eating sorry for the essay just wana do best buy her thank you

Try silk worms or wax worms also make sure ur heat bulb under a branch she sounds really stress the person who own her really sux I would get her vet check as soon as u can btw what kind of chameleon? pm if u need any help

 

[gooslapa]

so sad! any pics? of the cham or the setup. im a novice to chams but i've already gotten so much help from members on this forum. pics and as much info as possible can help a whole lot.

 

[Kate]

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

Hi there and welcome to the forum. Thank you for rescuing the little one. In order for us to help you could you copy, paste and complete the form , link above. Hopefully someone here will be able to help you.

 

[ZEUUS]

Pics would be awesome! You saving this lil guy is also awesome!