Veiled Chameleon acting funny, lethargic

[jsikes88]

Hello, I am a new chameleon owner of two veiled chams.
I am a responsible person so do not think I am some kid. Anyways,
Mojo (male apx 5 months old) has been acting very strange, almost lethargic for the last 5 hours.
Before I left for work he was his usual self, now its almost like he has spent all of his energy. That and he looks bloated. I have feed him really good since I got him to include crickets, meal worms, wax worms and store bought flys.
IDK what he is doing, maybe just a phase or maybe Im just being a paranoid owner.
any advise will be appreciated
-Justin

 

[jsikes88]

All is good

Just paranoia.
Everything was fine, probaly just ate too much. Thanks for the response from the 50+ views though

 

[jannb]

Hello and welcome to the chameleon forums. I'm glad to hear that he was ok. These little guys can really worry us sometimes. I keep veileds, along with a few others and my veileds show so much personality. You are going to enjoy them. I'm attaching my blog for new keepers below. I hope that you will find it helpful in keeping your new chams healthy.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

I'm also attaching my egg laying/laying bin blog just in case one of yours is a female. They can and often do lay eggs and you'll want to be prepared and offer a laying bin to females at around 5 months old.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/jannb/345-egg-laying-laying-bin.html#comment1197

 

[jsikes88]

Thanks

I have learned a lot. First thing I did after purchasing the chams was buying 4 books.
My male ("The Don") was the one acting strange... well that is just in his personality, eat all the crickets he can and then pass out for a few hours.
I like them because they are High yellow with dark mature lines at such a young age.
My female (havent named her yet) is pretty much the opisite, eat a few then stalk the others around her cage, drink some water and then back to the cricket games.
Im actually in the market for a few more. I have plenty of space and just bought 6 cages planning on expanding, but the people at FLchams refuse to answer thier phones and e-mails so its impossible getting a reasonable deal on a few panthers.
So if you know anyone who has Nosy Be / Foly's for sale please msg me.

 

[carol5208]

what do you mean he eats then passes out? Do you mean he sleeps after eating? That is not normal....

 

[jsikes88]

what do you mean he eats then passes out? Do you mean he sleeps after eating? That is not normal....

I feed him in the morning and at night, probly around 15 crickets a day. He seriously gorges out until he can barly climb and then goes to his basking spot and closes his eyes.
He is now know as Don "the Sumo" wuan

 

[arnau666]

sleeping in basking spot during daytime is not normal
can you fill in :

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?

 

[camimom]

A cham should not be sleeping after eating, unles you feed him right before lights out.