So I have been closely watching my cham Deku and he hahs been eating plenty of food but in his feces the white part has been turning slightly orange and he has plenty of water in there for him to drink I have a little dripper that runs all day and I mist his tank 3 to 4 times a day or whrn needed is this jist because he is still getting use to his new cage or something else he is somewhere between 3-5 months old
Veiled won and water
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EarlMT
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How long are you misting for? It should be about two-3 minutes to get all of the leaves wet with water droplets
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JohnnyLawrence
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I think it's important for Chameleon owners to realize that some Chameleons are just different than others within their species, just like with humans 
As long as your Chameleon is drinking from the misting your providing every day, you shouldn't worry. You can also try to increase the hydration-value of your feeders by allowing them to drink/eat water crystals prior to feeding.
As long as your Chameleon is drinking from the misting your providing every day, you shouldn't worry. You can also try to increase the hydration-value of your feeders by allowing them to drink/eat water crystals prior to feeding.
EarlMT
Member
Order some hornworms online! They are very hydrating and Chams seem to love them
. Great lakes hornworms has small ones as well as lindasgonebuggy
MSMorgan
Avid Member
M.,
Hard to tell from your pic. If the urate is yellowing, then yes, he may not be getting the maximum water intake. I would concur with Earl that hornworms would boost his hydration. I get a cup a month and feed them as treats. Lucky goes NUTS for them, but can cause diarrhea if fed too many.
Hard to tell from your pic. If the urate is yellowing, then yes, he may not be getting the maximum water intake. I would concur with Earl that hornworms would boost his hydration. I get a cup a month and feed them as treats. Lucky goes NUTS for them, but can cause diarrhea if fed too many.
Order some hornworms online! They are very hydrating and Chams seem to love them
Thank you guys for the info I have him eating only crickets and milworms at the moment is there any other bugs with good nutritional value that you suggest? And I can take another picture if needed he has just b3n a little grumpy today and puffs up when I try to feed him is this an early sign of aggression or stress
MSMorgan
Avid Member
Variety is the spice of life. Try dubias, superworms and a host of other varieties listed on the site. Mealworms are not good for him all the time. There's plenty of others that you may try. Just do a search for feeders on the site, or take a look here:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/
Angelwolf
Chameleon Enthusiast
The most likely reason your cham is looking dark is that he feels insecure. He needs a lot more cover. Get him some live plants too. Veileds eat plant matter, which helps a lot with hydration too. Check out the care sheets on the forum. They should be able to answer any questions you may have.
is this brown coloration normal or something to worry about
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Angelwolf
Chameleon Enthusiast
It's a sign of stress. So the short answer is, " yes and no." Yes, because something is causing stress, and it needs to be figured out, because long term, left unresolved, can contribute to fatalities. No. Because sometimes they just turn that color because they want to. Or maybe he's just trying to absorb some more heat. But either way, as I already mentioned, he needs a lot more foliage. This will his stress dramatically, and is the best place to start. Also, of he is new to you, try to give him a couple weeks to adjust. It takes time, and more foliage will also help in that department, too. It will also help retain humidity for him, which is another stressor. And try not to hang around the cage much. They don't like being watched. Especially when they are still adjusting. So start with some more plants, and go from there. Good luck!
Angelwolf
Chameleon Enthusiast
Check out the Veiled Chams care sheet for info on plants.
jajeanpierre
Chameleon Enthusiast
I don't know where you live, but from what I see in your cage, it will be almost impossible to keep it humid. If the air is dry, they dehydrate just by breathing. I can keep cages soaked outside in cool sunny weather with dry air and my quads/graciliors will dehydrate even when I run misters and keep the cage (live plants) soaked. I can't keep the air humid enough and that is enough to dehydrate them a bit.
