any advice please

[pantherchamlove36]

hello all sorry i havent really had time to introduce myself im semi new to the forums but i have a 6 month panther cb from vince at screameleons and he has been eating crickets since he was sold to me. but recently he hasnt eaten much in the last couple weeks he will eat a few silkworms every several days and he wont touch crickets? maybe its because im giving him large crickets at this age but what age does a panther chameleon receive larger crickets for consumption? maybe he thinks theyre to big for him? any advice will be appreciated count on me posting a pic of him tomorrow hes drinking fine his behaviors fine healthy cham from a proven breeder, so shouldnt be a health problem im figuring just a hunger strike?

 

[SpinyFranky]

Food should be in size equal to or less than the size of the space between the chameleons eyes.

If large crickets are much larger than this, your chameleon may ignore them. Or he may pursue and end up choking or struggling to eat them.

Please fill out the how to ask for help form in the health clinic and mention diminished appetite as a concern, as an error in husbandry may be the true error.

 

[laurie]

Chameleons are just like us, they don't want to eat the same thing everyday. See if you can locate a few more food items, roachs, superworms & the occasional wax worm might be all it takes. But they do go on hunger strikes - that is not like this person.

 

[pantherchamlove36]

thanks bro but umm im positive its not my error i do everything right humiditys up temps right in basking spot 85 degrees gutloading right and all that thanks for the advice

 

[OldSkoolxReasons]

Chams will hunger strike if they are fed the same old boring thing day after day. In this case it is crickets. what color are his urates? Also do you see him drinking from his dripper. although he is from a very very very amazing breeder that doesn't mean he can't get sick BTW. Plenty of people buy chams from amazing breeders and they get sick because of poor husbandry. What kind of UVB light are you using and how big is his cage? Also do you supplement at all? Just curious since you say your husbandry is perfect. Lol. I'm just messing with you.



Justin

 

[sandrachameleon]

he has been eating crickets since he was sold to me. but recently he hasnt eaten much in the last couple weeks he will eat a few silkworms every several days and he wont touch crickets?

Either the crickets are too large, or he just prefers silkworms. Try offering a wider variety of feeders, that seems to cause fewer instances of a chameleon getting "stuck" on just one feeder type, or getting bored of one, like crickets.

 

[Anthony Hendrick]

He may just be starting to get sick of the crickets.

That happened my panther when he was about 11 months old.

He actually started eating them again (he's a year and 10 months now) but I was feeding him locusts in that time (and still am)

Locusts are great I find coz they always climb to the top instead of hiding under plant pots in the viv like crickets.

U should try them out if u haven't already.

 

[nick barta]

Before a shed, appetite can nose-dive.....

Nick

 

[Destiny]

I agree with Laurie. Its actually pretty normal. I had to eat nothing but beans and rice for a whole week. It was something with our church, and let me tell you wat i wanted to go on a hunger strike myself. But the week finally came to an end and i was normal again.

 

[nyamnyamka1]

Please help!

Hi guys, my name is Edina and just joined this site.
I've got a veiled male chameleon for xmas. He has stopped eating for 2 weeks now and got very skinny. I took him to the vet. They gave him some medication as he had some worm eggs in his droppings. Also he got some vitamin cocktail to help him to recover.He is very active and every time I open his cage he wants to get out and climb up to one of our big palm tree.
The cage is set up as it's required. Also he sleeps night time and wild awake day time. I don't know what to do anymore. How long he can go without eating? thanks guys

 

[kinyonga]

Are you sure its a male??

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

 

[tglassburner]

I was feeding him locusts in that time (and still am)

Locusts are great I find coz they always climb to the top instead of hiding under plant pots in the viv like crickets.

U should try them out if u haven't already.

Where can you buy locusts?

 

[pssh]

Locusts are illegal to ship in the US. Gotta catch some hoppers in the summer and breed them if you want them readily.

 

[tglassburner]

Are they hard to breed?

 

[pssh]

Depends on the species, I don't think it's worth it, but others may think differently...