Veiled chameleon not eating or pooping

[Lise_ad]

hi everyone! I have a beautiful female veiled chameleon named Trevor (the name is a long story haha). Anyways, she has been acting strange and I would love to hear any advice the community could give to me.
I feel as though I give her the best care she can have. I mist her 5 times a day, give her calcium and vitamins, I make sure her diet is consistent and full of healthy options other than just crickets, and I make sure she is getting enough water. her cage setup is filled with plants and places to hide and is the right temperature.
about a week ago I noticed she wasn’t going to the bathroom.. like at all. I’ve been busy with college and wasn’t keeping track of her poops but I started realizing that I haven’t had to clean anything up. Unlike how chameleons are supposed to act, she loves being held and I take her out often. Recently tho, It seems as though all she wants to do is go out of her cage and onto my arms. Every time she sees me come into my room she automatically wants to get out. she won’t eat anything either. She loves eating waxworms but I give them occasionally. She didn’t want anything to do with them (literally her favorite snack) and was more focused on being held rather than eating. I have an appointment with the vet tomorrow. Hopefully everything is okay! If anyone can provide any advice or similar experiences that would be wonderful. Thank u!

 

[Panda26]

If she is not eating or using the bathroom I would try a Repta boost. It comes with a syringe and will definitely get something in her stomach. I had the same issue with my chameleon but after this she started eating again and is now doing great. I would definitely give it a shot. Have you moved her cage recently? I find that the littlest things like this easily stress out a Cham.

 

[Lise_ad]

If she is not eating or using the bathroom I would try a Repta boost. It comes with a syringe and will definitely get something in her stomach. I had the same issue with my chameleon but after this she started eating again and is now doing great. I would definitely give it a shot. Have you moved her cage recently? I find that the littlest things like this easily stress out a Cham.

Thank you for the advice I'll definitely be buying that for her. Her cage has been in the same spot since she was a baby

 

[Panda26]

Good to know your doing a great job! and sometimes they don’t eat before they are about to lay a clutch of eggs.

 

[kinyonga]

How old is she?

Post some recent photos please.

We need more specific information.

 

[Gingero]

There's a lot of incorrect info about chameleons out there. So it'd be great to confirm if your temps, supplements, diet, enclosure, etc. Can you be as specific as possible?

Also please post pics of her and her enclosure. A chameleon not eating, pooping, and wanting to come out all of the time are all common signs of sickness and stress if paired with improper husbandry.

 

[Ares05]

Please fill this out with as much detail as possible. Also, make sure to include pictures of your girl and pictures of your light and cage setup.

It is great that you are taking her to the vet!

Welcome to the forums!

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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

@Panda26 Please dont suggest solutions when we dont know what the problem is. There could be a lot of things going wrong in her setup. Don't say everything is good when their husbandry hasn't even been reviewed. Just a suggestion.

 

[Panda26]

Please fill this out with as much detail as possible. Also, make sure to include pictures of your girl and pictures of your light and cage setup.

It is great that you are taking her to the vet!

Welcome to the forums!

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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

@Panda26 Please dont suggest solutions when we dont know what the problem is. There could be a lot of things going wrong in her setup. Don't say everything is good when their husbandry hasn't even been reviewed. Just a suggestion.

Thank you for the advice I’m still learning

 

[Ares05]

Believe me, I am too. I'm relatively new to this as well.

Any update @Lise_ad ?