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The same thing happened with my brother's Veiled chameleon when he was using the compact bulbs. After he switched to the Reptisun 5.0 florescent tube, that problem went away.

As for the substrate, I want to avoid as much maintenance as possible. I used to have some Zilla Terrarium Liners down there for moisture to keep up the humidity, but I was afraid it might be to moist and possibly cause respiratory infections. So I removed the liners and added two more plants...

Alrighty, so he just wants to wander around. The temperatures are fine, he doesn't stay down there for very long and goes right back up. It's just this is my first time to witness him crawl down to the bottom :p

Is it normal for a Veiled chameleon to climb down to the bottom of his cage? He is just about 10 weeks old, male and his name is Kiddo. Today was the first time I see him do this, he doesn't stay on the bottom very long; he would climb down from one side and walk the ground to the other side and...

I'm sure it's normal especially when you first get them because I don't think the pet stores/shows feed them as much as you would. I think they free range crickets in the cage and multiple chams share or which ever cham is the better predator will eat more than others. When I picked up my male...

I've done some research on respiratory infections and I'm not coming across any of those symptoms with my Veiled cham Kiddo. The last thing I was looking out for is when he's sleeping with his nose pointing up and he hasn't done that. Also, the temperatures are fine.

About the white stuff on the nose, will it affect the breathing? My chameleon currently has white stuff on both his nostrils. Will they be breathing with their mouth opened because of the white stuff that's covering the nostrils?

Where in a cage is best recommended to place your thermometer and hygrometer digital probes?

Is it normal for a chameleon to have droppings without the urine? Today is the first time I see his droppings without the urine. So I'm just wondering if that's normal or is he not getting enough water to urinate?

I'm new to the chameleon world, but as for as my research has done me..I think your chameleon needs the direct light to hit him for him to absorb. UV rays does not pass through objects of any sort. If you were to take your cham outside, I would recommend a cage or something with half in the...

I would not recommend any type of waterfall at least for chameleons as far as my research and other cham keepers have said. Unless.. just like Jac1582 said, if you pretty much clean it out everyday to maintain it to prevent bacteria build up then it would be a great addition to a enclosure...

As for the link you provided, it has instructions of turning up the heat to clear possible respiratory infection. Kiddo is only 9 weeks old, turning up the heat won't be too hot? Thank you christinecollins87 for your post, the information you provided was helpful. I have not yet reached the...

Thank you CamillaChameleon for your post, I appreciate it very much. I will give opening the cage for a few minutes a try and hope for the best. I really want to avoid bringing him out to a vet and cause him stress. How old is your chameleon by the way?

Thanks for the imput Mmcbain1, but I did mention most of the time he is the usual green. The temperature ranges from average of 72f-82f. As for the humidity, I am having a bit of a struggle keeping it high due to a screen enclosure; its averaging between low of 45% and high of 60%. For the...

When I reach in the cage to get him out for cleaning, adjusting, etc.; he shows his black spots and stripes also. Is he trying to attract me? ;) Also, he's only 9 weeks old and he's already trying to get at the ladies? Haha

From time to time I see Kiddo(my 9 weeks old male Veiled cham) show his spots and stripes while he's roaming around in his cage; most of the time he is normal green without the spots and stripes. Is he possibly stressed because there might be too much sticks, vines and foliage inside his cage...

Thanks for your imput lysinlight87. In my "ask for help" form I've stated that I'm currently not using a basking lamp due to Kiddo's age. Also there is no excess mucus from him, but I have not tried to listen to any noises/wheezing while he has his mouth open to breath. Update: I've scheduled...

Kiddo only opens his mouth when he's in his cage. When I take him out, he hasn't once opened his mouth even when I leave him standing outside the cage.

So they will run a diagnostic on Kiddo and if no respiratory infection is found then I just have to pay for the visit and no need for the antibiotics? Thank you camimom and AngieL!! :)

Are there any other budget solution to treat a respiratory infection besides the vet visit?