Won't keep eyes open or try to eat

[Kmbrlymtchll]

I got two chameleons at a "fair". They were both fine. One was trying to catch a moth and fell from about 4ft high. Now it doesn't eat and seems to be sleeping all the time. It climbs around and stuff. Also it scratches its face on the foliage in the habital.

 

[ataraxia]

Are you keeping them together? Please fill this out.

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.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Kmbrlymtchll]

That's a lot

They are in a ten gallon aquarium with a screen top. I have a night warming lamp and a day basking light. I haven't actually taken a temp I am pretty confident it's not that though. It is possible that I didn't have enough moisture in side. The Cham has that dehydrated look, eyes are sunken way in. When I first got them (2) they were fine. They both ate. I catch small grasshoppers in the yard. How ever, the one that is not doing well ate one the was pretty good size. After that it tried to get a June bug and when the bug went down so did the Cham. They were on a shelf by the front door. I was there the whole time but didn't realize they could fall. It landed on its feet and was all freaked out with its mouth open and all flat like a defense look. I put them away and added some moths to the aquarium. It seems uninterested or it will spot the food crawling but once it stops moving the Cham just forgets about it and closes its eyes. I put some starter plant from my veggie garden in and I'm hoping that with the moisture from watering those under the lamps will create more humidity.

 

[Trillian]

Just fill out the bits you know, it looks like a lot, but it will really help people understand your setup and see if anything needs tweaking. It also helps when figuring out if he's injured or ill etc. Photos are also really helpful, especially if you aren't sure what kind of chameleons you have.

Please don't be put off, you have here a wonderful resource and unlimited free advice to help you give those chameleons a wonderful life!

 

[juju]

i have read on here of chams having problems in aquariums because the air becomes stagnant and can cause some infections. im not a expert im just saying what i have read i could be wrong though

 

[carol5208]

first of all we need to know what type of chameleons they are. Unless they are pygmys they cannot be kept together unless they are babies OR in an aquarium. You need a uvb light or they will die. You do not need heat at night. how are you providing water? What are your temps, humidity, what are you using for basking...what wattage,what type of bulb. Yes, it is all important. Please fill out the form so we can help you.