Can’t find my chameleon

[AliceTheChameleon]

Hi there, so I created an account here just to ask for help because I’ve lost my chameleon in my room but for some reason I can’t find her. I’ve moved everything and looked everywhere but she’s nowhere to be seen. I even checked the usual spots she hides in but there’s no sign of her. If anyone can give advice on how to find her that would be greatly appreciated.

(Including a photo of her because she’s cute)

 

[SteveH]

Check curtains and rods, door frame molding, lamp shades, electrical cords for TV, computer, lamps ect. She is probably watching you the whole time.

 

[Ronald7232]

Yikes! thats quite a heart attack! I would check up high! Chameleons are arboreal and will feel most safe in high places. I also heard about shining a light around your home at night.. that their PJs can reflect or something like that.

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

Thank you for the advice! I still haven’t found her but I’ve heard her moving so at least I know she’s somewhat okay

 

[Ronald7232]

Thank you for the advice! I still haven’t found her but I’ve heard her moving so at least I know she’s somewhat okay

Keep your doors closed if its a room incase he decides to explore further... that will be a big issue LOL

 

[salty dog]

Look up high or where a warm spot would be

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

Update: still haven’t found her, I’ve shone a flashlight everywhere but can’t find her. I’ve looked high up and checked under everything too just in case but it’s just as if she never existed and it’s freaking me out.

 

[MissSkittles]

Wait until it gets dark and look very thoroughly again with only the flashlight. They can squeeze themselves into smaller spaces than you’d think and don’t always go high when they escape. Wishing you much luck.

 

[Ronald7232]

Wait until it gets dark and look very thoroughly again with only the flashlight. They can squeeze themselves into smaller spaces than you’d think and don’t always go high when they escape. Wishing you much luck.

Exactly and when looking with the flashlight look very slowly.... check for any crevices or potential holes

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

Wait until it gets dark and look very thoroughly again with only the flashlight. They can squeeze themselves into smaller spaces than you’d think and don’t always go high when they escape. Wishing you much luck.

Thank you! Im starting to worry a little since my room is in complete darkness yet even with a flashlight I can’t see her

 

[MissSkittles]

Was your door open at all? Do you have a closet? It will be time consuming, but start at one side and literally leave nothing unturned. Look under furniture, in folds of clothes, on cords, in curtains, etc etc. If all of that fails, I would get some juicy hornworms or superworms and place them on a dish in the middle of the room tomorrow and then sit and quietly wait. Chameleons see everything and veileds will never turn down a meal.

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

Was your door open at all? Do you have a closet? It will be time consuming, but start at one side and literally leave nothing unturned. Look under furniture, in folds of clothes, on cords, in curtains, etc etc. If all of that fails, I would get some juicy hornworms or superworms and place them on a dish in the middle of the room tomorrow and then sit and quietly wait. Chameleons see everything and veileds will never turn down a meal.

Thank you so much for the help. I still can’t find her but im getting more food for her tomorrow anyway so I’ll get some new foods for her then. She has mainly been eating locusts since she was only a few months old when I got her but hopefully I can get something different for her since she’s nearly a year old now.

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

I’ve just learnt (from what I could learn on here anyway) that super worms are banned in the uk which is where I’m from so I’m gonna have to look for alternatives that aren’t banned

 

[MissSkittles]

I’ve just learnt (from what I could learn on here anyway) that super worms are banned in the uk which is where I’m from so I’m gonna have to look for alternatives that aren’t banned

Oh…hornworms are banned as well. Silkworms aren’t and are always wonderful feeders.

 

[DaChameleon66]

Hope you can find your chameleon! I found mine once sleeping on the top of the curtain!

 

[Gingero]

Hope you find her soon! Maybe this video will help:

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

After 27 hours there is still no sign of her. Food didn’t work, has anyone got any other advice because I’m really panicking right now.

 

[AliceTheChameleon]

Hope you find her soon! Maybe this video will help:

Hi thanks for the advice. It really is just about luck since I’ve tried everything to find her but nothing has worked ;-;

 

[Beman]

After 27 hours there is still no sign of her. Food didn’t work, has anyone got any other advice because I’m really panicking right now.

And you have tried using a flashlight at night in a dark room? Sit in one place on the floor and work your way around carefully using the flashlight. They show up really well this way.

 

[Ronald7232]

After 27 hours there is still no sign of her. Food didn’t work, has anyone got any other advice because I’m really panicking right now.

i lost my cham about 6weeks ago. we could not find him and gave up (outside was were he was lost) 2 and a half weeks later the old laddy next door found him in her bush scarded the crap out of her lol. but he looks great and thats surprizing because we live in mass.

There is a chance that he is outside check for bush's near by and trees take your time and look around he might be outside. Have you checked your whole house yet?