Betty won’t eat

[Pirate lynn]

Betty is a little over a year and has stopped eating. I have been syringe feeding her, which she hates, and am not sure how much to give her. It’s been almost 5 weeks. She has been to the vet and she found nothing wrong. I don’t know how to get her eating again. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.

 

[Mrjamwin]

Good day. My question for you is, why are you syringe feeding her?

 

[MissSkittles]

What have you been offering her to eat and how big are they?

 

[Pirate lynn]

Have an intensive care powder you mix with water that the vet gave me.

 

[Pirate lynn]

What have you been offering her to eat and how big are they?

Crickets, dubias, meal worms. Not too big.

 

[MissSkittles]

Also, has she laid eggs yet? Does she have a lay bin? Can you post some pics of her and her enclosure?

 

[GrayMadder]

Why don't you post some pics so we can take a look at her ?

 

[Pirate lynn]

Why don't you post some pics so we can take a look at her ?

. She is thin.

 

[Pirate lynn]

Also, has she laid eggs yet? Does she have a lay bin? Can you post some pics of her and her enclosure?

She has not laid eggs and the vet saw no eggs on her xrays. I posted one photo. I can do a full enclosure pic if you’d like

 

[GrayMadder]

She has not laid eggs and the vet saw no eggs on her xrays. I posted one photo. I can do a full enclosure pic if you’d like

Yes please

Edit: do you have any closer pics of her? Or a full side view of her?

 

[Pirate lynn]

Also, has she laid eggs yet? Does she have a lay bin? Can you post some pics of her and her enclosure?

 

[GrayMadder]

Can you 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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[Pirate lynn]

Yes please

Edit: do you have any closer pics of her? Or a full side view of her?

Yes please

Edit: do you have any closer pics of her? Or a full side view of her?

I can try and get a closer pic. I hate to disturb her

 

[Pirate lynn]

Can you 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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

Wow! Lots of questions but I understand the need for info.

 

[GrayMadder]

Wow! Lots of questions but I understand the need for info.

Yes I know but it really does help to narrow things down. Please try to be specific with supplements. Don't just say "dust w calcium" tell us the brand and if it's w d3 or wo and your supplementation schedule as well.

 

[Pirate lynn]

Wow! Lots of questions but I understand the need for info. Screen, she has heat and uvb lights, my apt is cold, so temps may be a little low. 60 at night, basking about 75. She has D, D 3, and vitamins . She has a dropper and I use a humidifier for mist. Can’t afford a real mister at this time, I put bugs out every morning, but she ignores them. Fecal was fine at vet. No parasites. I live in the northeast. I moved her to a sunny window due to the pet store thinking she might be brumating. Low E glass, so no heat comes thru. I have both live and artificial plants.

 

[Pirate lynn]

Yes I know but it really does help to narrow things down. Please try to be specific with supplements. Don't just say "dust w calcium" tell us the brand and if it's w d3 or wo and your supplementation schedule as well.

The D3 and vitamins came with her in plastic containers, so I don’t know the brands. The regular calcium is Flukers

 

[Pirate lynn]

The D3 and vitamins came with her in plastic containers, so I don’t know the brands. The regular calcium is Flukers

II do reg calcium everyday that I don’t use the D3 and vitamins. Those I give twice a month each

 

[Pirate lynn]

I appreciate you all considering my poor girls issue. I’m sorry about not having a good photo. I’ll try to get one when she moves. I live alone so holding her and the camera is difficult.

 

[GrayMadder]

I appreciate you all considering my poor girls issue. I’m sorry about not having a good photo. I’ll try to get one when she moves. I live alone so holding her and the camera is difficult.

What type of uvb and where is the location of her basking branch in comparison to the uvb and basking bulb?

How are you measuring humidity and temps?