Lizardking303523
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Hey everyone I’m new to the forum, was just curious as to why my chameleon looks unhappy and sometimes tries to get out of its terrarium
Chameleon looks unhappy :(
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Lizardking303523
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- I’m at work right now but he does have a glass enclosure at the moment mainly bc I just got him and the stores near me didn’t have the things I needed so I ordered them online and they’re still coming in
opheliaeatsbugs
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Hi
yes, definitely send some pics. I have a female and when she was getting ready to lay, she would scratch at the walls and seemed very unsettled.
You might have to make some adjustments on the enclosure, lighting, etc. Or maybe the enclosure is near something that is bothering or causing your cham to be in distress.
More information and pics would be great!
Lizardking303523
New Member
- I have her by a window and there’s a tree there so maybe she sees it and is trying to get to it cause she tries climbing up the blinds. Her poop is brownish with a little yellow so I don’t think she’s super dehydrated. I’m just worried hahaha first time chameleon ownerHi
I have a female and when she was getting ready to lay, she would scratch at the walls and seemed very unsettled.
You might have to make some adjustments on the enclosure, lighting, etc. Or maybe the enclosure is near something that is bothering or causing your cham to be in distress.
More information and pics would be great!
opheliaeatsbugs
Avid Member
Oh, I know how it feels to be a new cham owner! What kind of cham do you have? Name?
Lizardking303523
New Member
She is a veiled cham, her name is pickle. I just want her to feel comfy /:
opheliaeatsbugs
Avid Member
Well, you probably have a lot to learn, they are definitely more of a challenging pet. If you haven't yet, check out the care sheets... they will have all the answers for a great setup. Search the discussions and ask questions. Let me know if you need any help. Welcome, Pickles!
Lizardking303523
New Member
I have a good feeling it’s my cage cause it’s glass and she wants to climb higher. Hopefully I can get all these things sooner than later
The Wild One
Chameleon Enthusiast
You said her, do you have a lay bin setup? And please send pics of the back ankles so we can confirm, and welcome!
Lizardking303523
New Member
I was misting her enclosure and she likes to follow the drops hahahaha
Syreptyon
Chameleon Enthusiast
We still need pictures. And for you to reply to the other questions asked of you, which you have not yet answered.
Lizardking303523
New Member
opheliaeatsbugs
Avid Member
I'm sure there will be others to confirm this... but it looks like Pickles is probably a female.
Do you have pics of your enclosure? I know you said you had stuff on order... just want to make sure you have the right stuff for Pickles.
Do you have pics of your enclosure? I know you said you had stuff on order... just want to make sure you have the right stuff for Pickles.
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Female
Lizardking303523
New Member
I’ll send the pictures of her enclosure, since she’s a female does that mean I need a separate place for her to lay ? How do I know when she’s going to ?
Brodybreaux25
Chameleon Enthusiast
Make her lay bin a permanent part of her viv and you won’t have to!
opheliaeatsbugs
Avid Member
The very first thing you must do is read the care sheets. Everyone is going to ask you to do that repeatedly. I can send links, if that's easier?
Yes, she will need a lay bin. Oftentimes people keep a lay bin in the enclosure year round so that it's ready when she's ready. Having a female adds another layer of responsibility, so you must prepare for it.
Lizardking303523
New Member
Can you send a link please
