I don’t care what Petr Necas says or does. I’m just giving my input about the topic
Just because I’m a new member on here doesn’t mean I’m new to this type of care.
And I’m pretty sure the definition of the word “negligent” has nothing to do with giving advice.
Where has this gone. All me and
@makkatfloof have done is try to help. You people won’t shut up about Petr Necas for 2 seconds to hear our advice. Just because we aren’t specialists, doesn’t mean we are “children”. All you people do is assume assume and assume. Why do you all get so mad about everything. You realize we were giving advice based on what has helped our chameleons.
We weren’t “wrong” about anything. We were just giving our input about what we think has helped our chameleons.
So, hopefully this will be a post to stop the bickering.
First off, for those who do not know Petr Necas, you may want to do some research about his experience. We can all learn more about things and there are many great sources out there. He has actually helped us here at the Forums with some details to ensure that the most accurate information is available to all of you.
Secondly, it
is negligent to offer advice that can be detrimental to other keepers, even if that is not the intention. Now, that is not to say it will lead to major issues, but to argue the point that others are wrong because that is how you do it is not helping the OP with anything. Often experienced keepers will chime in with advice to give some better advice and get attacked for it. Some may not always do so with the most tact, but the advice isn't any less important.
You are giving advice on what has "helped" your chameleons, but are missing the point. Your chameleons should not need help shedding skin. Just because you are doing it doesn't mean that it is needed. I will admit, there are many threads on here that will advise raising humidity levels to help with this, and in certain situations I have even suggested some additional mistings for particularly difficult sheds, but something else is off that is causing those and that needs to be looked into.
"Still looks like dry skin to me. Keep the humidity up and consider putting him in the shower.
Face the shower head towards the wall and let the droplets hit him.
Sometimes, also, after a fresh shed, my boy will look like this as well until the next day. It’s good to make sure his skin is getting a lot of moisture."
A chameleon's skin does not need a lot of moisture. Especially in this situation, with a veiled, they are from semi-arid regions. Putting chameleons in a shower is mainly for extreme situations, and mainly for hydration, not shedding.
The original pictures that were posted were not the best, but in my opinion do not show signs of shedding. I see some signs of old shed still lingering, but as any veiled owner will likely admit, they are almost always shedding in one spot or another when they are older. I see what could be some signs of dehydration, but not definite from the pics. The eyes do look a bit sunken, but could be the angle, and I see what could be a stuck sperm plug.
@makkatfloof , you were spot on asking for the "How to ask for Help" to be filled out, but then just started giving advice. We don't know the age, what is being fed, supplements, lighting, etc.
Lastly, please do not take offense at any of what I am saying. I am not attacking anyone here, just trying to get the post on track and remind all that there is no "one" right answer. There may be a best course of action based on the information provided, and that is what we are trying to provide.
, you're proving my point exactly. 
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. I just want to get the husbandry looked at 
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