What is normal behavior?

[globug]

Have two little Yemen Veileds about 6 weeks old. Had them for less than a week. They are in a plexiglass cham enclosure about 1 foot tall. There are slits cut into each side of the enclosure. One of them is constantly walking on those and staying on the left side of the tank and other one is either at the top or the last few days will go sit at the bottom moss by a plant and disguise himself brown. They are a bit odd in behavior than the first few days. When i turn on the UVB they start walking around every where. If i spray in the tank they seem to take off for the hills and wander around a while. The behavior doesn't seem relaxed walking it seems like trying to find a way out. Especially the one who hangs on the side of the tank she keeps going back and forth and seems like to get out thru those slots. I put tons more sticks in for climbing so if they don't like each other they can still be at the top of the tank with unconnected sticks. The 'side climber' definitely goes down to eat worms but seems like the other one isn't interested in participating in going down to eat. I'll try sticking a worm on a chopstick like i did a few days ago just to make sure he's eaten.

Is there a period of time where they might at odd or scared before they settle in? I think most annoying is my little one, named LG, trying to get through those slits.

 

[RealIzeRecognIze]

You can house them together for awhile but I would go ahead and separate them and put them in slightly larger cages that are screen. There own reflection can be a constant threat and want to get away from all the other chams and I'm sure at that young they are pretty adventurous. I would get rid of the moss. As well add live plants for them to thrive in. Hope this helps some what

 

[camimom]

Welcome!

A couple things.

Veileds need lots of ventilation, so a screen cage, that is taller than it is wide, is best for them.

I would seperate them, as they can fight for food, light, etc.

Remove the moss, as they can accidently ingest it, which can cause impaction.

How often do you mist?

what is their basking temp?

what lighting schedule?

Have a uvb bulb? what kind?

What do you feed? How much? How often?

 

[Carlton]

Have two little Yemen Veileds about 6 weeks old. Had them for less than a week. They are in a plexiglass cham enclosure about 1 foot tall. There are slits cut into each side of the enclosure. One of them is constantly walking on those and staying on the left side of the tank and other one is either at the top or the last few days will go sit at the bottom moss by a plant and disguise himself brown. They are a bit odd in behavior than the first few days. When i turn on the UVB they start walking around every where. If i spray in the tank they seem to take off for the hills and wander around a while. The behavior doesn't seem relaxed walking it seems like trying to find a way out. Especially the one who hangs on the side of the tank she keeps going back and forth and seems like to get out thru those slots. I put tons more sticks in for climbing so if they don't like each other they can still be at the top of the tank with unconnected sticks. The 'side climber' definitely goes down to eat worms but seems like the other one isn't interested in participating in going down to eat. I'll try sticking a worm on a chopstick like i did a few days ago just to make sure he's eaten.

Is there a period of time where they might at odd or scared before they settle in? I think most annoying is my little one, named LG, trying to get through those slits.

Different chams get stressed by different things. Not eating is a big problem so you can't wait too long to make a change. Some chams are more relaxed than others. They are still very new to their home, but it sounds as if they need separate cages even now. They should not even be able to see each other.

 

[globug]

im typing with my left hand because LG is sitting on my right hand...when i came home i turned on the light...before i turned on the light i noticed they both were up in the tank looking normal and green....then moments later LG was down in the corner brown and looking really bad. i took her out, set up a temp tank, she didn't want to get off my warm hand. put her in the temp for a while, looking very relaxed, i went to put another stick in there and she crawled out onto my hand and has been asleep for 10minutes....can you tell me....this problem is about them being together right? Packo has already been doing male posturing so i think this is the problem.

 

[camimom]

sounds likle the problem yes.

They should be in seperate cages, unable to see each other. with their own lights and food etc.

what gender are they?

and they both shoudl in screen cages. that are taller than they are wide.

 

[globug]

camimom i want to answer all your questions... I've a part of forums before about my turtles, french bulldogs and other pets. i know how annoying it is when people don't tell you basic info about enclosures, heat, timings and so on....LG has been asleep on my finger for well over an hour as i have been preparing dinner with a broken left wrist...typing sucks anyway left handed but.....

i'm an English teacher in northern china and just celebrated my nine year anniversary here yesterday...i will get 18 days off but must work extra classes before that...sooo, tomorrow i must work a whole day. i have a break so i will run across town to buy a second enclosure. although these are just the plexiglass things i have no choice. when it's time to up grade maybe you guys can help me to order online the proper screen home but to get a second one now

i'm exhausted from typing now, must sign off

 

[Zubi]

I don't think your babies could last a whole day without you misting them, they need to be most most of the time

 

[globug]

Thanks Zubi...for sure misting is still happening. Just no close contact for those two. I'll taxi across town to pick up a second home today and keep them apart. It's odd how all creatures seem to live at the pet markets together and then when you get them home you do see how they are not social creatures. I learned that about Red Eared Slider turtles. They live in buckets and buckets together at the crappy-sad outdoor markets here in China. Seem social. Bring a couple home, do some research and suddenly I have two giant tanks and giant canister filters and all sorts of stuff.

These Chams were a surprise gift from my husband so I wasn't expecting them and therefore couldn't do any research before hand about care and housing.