Hey I just noticed yesterday when my new veiled chameleon basks he tends to close 1 eye or both, I have read maybe my wattage is to high (and basking is to high at the moment but he seems to enjoy) and it affects his eyes so when I am home from work was going to lower the wattage, Other than that he eats like no other and roams around (still grumpy when I try to hold him so I leave him be) here is the information on my veiled
Chameleon Info:
Cage Info:
Thanks for the help
Chameleon Info:
- Your Chameleon – Believed to be veiled male chameleon, have had him 3 days, he is a baby (was not told how old)
- Handling – Have handled him twice, letting it get more used to cage, He also hissed at me twice
- Feeding – 12 small crickets and strawberries and veggies, dusted crickets with vitamin d3 one time
- Supplements – Repti-Calcium with d3 once, Also have rep-cal herptivite multivitamins I have not used yet
- Watering – I have a little dripper, also I mist 3 times during the day, for 3 minutes
- Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
- History – None so far, seems to be doing well
Cage Info:
- Cage Type – Reptibreeze Screen cage, 18x18x36
- Temperature – 72-80 through out cage with and 95 degree basking spot
- Humidity - 45-50% humidity all times, 70% after misting, I use Imagitarium combo thermometers
- Plants – No live plants yet, want to add a Corn plant
- Placement – In the Corner in out kitchen, not easily disturbed where located
- Location – Wisconsin, USA
Thanks for the help