:unsure: Not really sure why he’d be doing this. Maybe he’s got the winter funk? Is there something new in the room or his enclosure that might be spooking him? Even maybe something like hanging a red shirt on the back of a chair near him? (Most don’t like red) Was he able to see the anole? Look...
I’m sorry. 😢 You tried and gave him a chance, but it’s difficult with wild animals and ones so small and fragile. He was probably already going into organ failure when you found him. You gave him care and warmth and a peaceful passing. 💗
Hi and welcome. :) You’ve resurrected quite an old thread…from 2011! There can be different reasons why your guy may be digging - he may be a she, may not like his enclosure, has seen a stray crickets or other bug in the substrate, etc etc. To better try to help you figure it out, can you post...
Yay! 🥳 Did she cover her hole completely?
Do please make sure to read my blog on how to reduce the number of eggs she lays and frequency. It works! My veiled girls stopped laying altogether. My old girl Stella last laid in early spring of 2022 and my panther cutie Kali has never laid.
I like the shooting gallery, but that won’t work for solid sides/doors. However, one of these https://framschams.com/collections/screen-feeders should as they use strong magnets. You would have to hot glue a small piece of screening (or plastic canvas) inside it for the bugs to climb. Place it...
Here is my blog on laying. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/veiled-chameleon-laying-101.2488/
I’m also in Florida…space coast. My favorite vet was in Orlando and just retired a couple of months ago. There is another vet, who I hear is awesome and has lots of experience with chameleons. He...
Hi. It looks like she has a lot of eggs in there. When she is digging, do you go near her at all? Is she able to see anyone? If so, that can cause her to stop digging. They need absolute privacy. Although she has laid successfully for you twice before, I don’t want to assume anything. Is she...
Ugh! I had replied about supplements but then must have gotten called away by work and never posted. :rolleyes: Anyhow, just want to FYI - I have PM’d OP and hopefully we can get his guy sorted out.
Finding someone that can care for him in your home is best. Check with nearby vets - often the vet techs will pet sit as a side gig. Even though they may advertise only sitting cats and dogs, pet sitters who advertise may agree. Also check with pet/pet supply stores. Often employees are looking...
Wow! I love that enclosure! You’ve set it up beautifully too! 🥰 I do agree that more branches or vines will be appreciated by your handsome guy. I like using natural branches and if the lichen doesn’t come off from a little wash/scrub, it gets to stay and I love how it looks. Having a variety of...