Any advice welcome

[rustyspoon99]

Hey! I just made this account after googling in a panic just to discover what a leaf walk is. I just adopted my baby 5 days ago now. After seeing a Cham eating plastic in a p*tsmart, I did weeks worth of research so that I could give him a better quality of life. He’s just a baby, >1yr veiled male. I’ve seen him eat 3x since I’ve had him and I’m just overall stressed about him, knowing they require specific care. I want to make sure I’m able to give him the best life I possibly can. Any advice for a 1st time cham owner?

 

[Ghostbirb]

Hey! I just made this account after googling in a panic just to discover what a leaf walk is. I just adopted my baby 5 days ago now. After seeing a Cham eating plastic in a p*tsmart, I did weeks worth of research so that I could give him a better quality of life. He’s just a baby, >1yr veiled male. I’ve seen him eat 3x since I’ve had him and I’m just overall stressed about him, knowing they require specific care. I want to make sure I’m able to give him the best life I possibly can. Any advice for a 1st time cham owner?

Welcome!! We are happy to help!

To start, would you mind filling out this husbandry form? And add photos of your guy and his enclosure?

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 do 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?

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