Chameleon not sleeping

[IsaacLuvslucky]

That’s good you’re not using one. But 70-75 degrees at night could be the reason your cham isn’t sleeping. The temps are pretty high and won’t trigger the cham to sleep or at least get in a deep sleep. In long term, this could even affect the chams immune system. They need a deep sleep to recuperate. To stimulate this a temperature drop of 10 degrees at night is recommended. Aiming for 65 degrees would be best.

Wow I didn’t know that that’s pretty cold

 

[Sonny13]

Here some background information, check the ambient temperature section https://chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/

Try at least to realize the 10 degrees drop. The shedding issue could also be related to this.
See it as with us humans, during a hot summer night we can’t get our sleep and this continues for several nights in a row, it will eventually affects us in some kind of way.

 

[Gloriawood]

What is a husbandry?

Hi! This is the husbandry form everyone keeps mentioning. Just copy and paste this into a reply and fill out your answers I’m relatively new to this as well, so I’ll let someone else reply to your answers. They will review it, and let you know if any changes should be made.

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.