yemen chameleon

[wayney p]

my 8 month old male yemen has just finished shedding and has gone off hes food is this normal?

 

[wayney p]

also he started to eat hes woodchips is that normal or should i take it out?

 

[ghettomike]

definately take the woodchips out as they can cause impaction in your cham not to mention that substrates can be a breeding ground for bacteria and a hiding spot for feeders. my f veiled gets kinda grump and does not eat as much when she is going through a bigger shed. I have read lots of posts on here saying that peoples chams will often stop/eat less around shed time. I would try to stimulate its appetite with its favorite feeder.

 

[carol5208]

also he started to eat hes woodchips is that normal or should i take it out?

You should have no substrate in his cage, for this very reason! Leave your cage floor bare!!!!

 

[wayney p]

thanks ive taken the woodchip out he ate 2 locusts earlier so he seems bk to normal thanks for your help