Does this look bad?
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Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Before anyone can really answer just based on a photo, tell us about your husbandry. What do you gutload and dust with? How often? What type of lighting (brands) do you use? Your husbandry info might help us determine if there's a potential problem or not. Some veileds' casques are a bit asymmetrical for no particular reason. His legs look OK.
jr andrade
New Member
agreed, i had a veiled who got hurt on his casque and it healed bent, so hard to say
ruru
New Member
try to fill out this form as precise as you can to get the most accurate answers.
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?
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?
summoner12
Avid Member
Looks like the little guy needs to be fed more... what kind of feeders does he get? any supplements?
chameleon884
Member
my chams casque used to ge curved like that but as the casque got bigger it straightend out 
(he does not have mbd)
but fill out the form so we can really know whats going on. maybe it could be genetics. i dont know.
(he does not have mbd)but fill out the form so we can really know whats going on. maybe it could be genetics.
i dont know.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
Are you using calcium w/d3 and a multi besides the minerall, which is just plain calcium?. The gutload is ok but I don't think I would use the dog food! Fresh veggies and fruits are best!
Chameleon Info:
My Chameleon – Veiled Chameleon. Six months old and 5.5 months in my care
Handling – Only when necessary i.e. Cage upgrades
Feeding –Crickets mostly. I give him mealworms too but only like once a month. A good ten crickets every other day because he usually doesn’t want to eat them after that many. Carrots, apples, melon, and I stopped using the dog food.
Supplements –Miner-all. 2:3 undusted to dusted ratio every feeding.
Watering – I am using my makeshift dripper and I mist about twice a day. I do see him drink off the leaves of his hibiscus.
Fecal Description –His feces is nicely formed and has a nice white part to it. I have not taken him to the vet since I have had him.
History – None.
Cage Info:
Cage Type – Large Reptibreeze 18" x 18" x 36" H
Lighting – I use two 10.0 Repti glo bulbs. From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Temperature – Temperature for basking is ≈95˚F and the cooler spots are ≈85˚F. Overnight it is about 75˚F. I use a digital thermometer.
Humidity – Honestly I don’t measure the humidity. I’m sorry.
Plants – I put a 5 gallon hibiscus in the cage.
Placement – The cage is a good 3.5 feet off the ground and it is placed on a well fitting nightstand next to my bed. The top is about 6.5 feet off the ground.
Location –I live in Tempe, Arizona.
P.S.
I am new at this. Go easy on me but please tell me what I am doing wrong. This is my first cham and I do NOT want him to be my last. Thank you SOOO much.
My Chameleon – Veiled Chameleon. Six months old and 5.5 months in my care
Handling – Only when necessary i.e. Cage upgrades
Feeding –Crickets mostly. I give him mealworms too but only like once a month. A good ten crickets every other day because he usually doesn’t want to eat them after that many. Carrots, apples, melon, and I stopped using the dog food.
Supplements –Miner-all. 2:3 undusted to dusted ratio every feeding.
Watering – I am using my makeshift dripper and I mist about twice a day. I do see him drink off the leaves of his hibiscus.
Fecal Description –His feces is nicely formed and has a nice white part to it. I have not taken him to the vet since I have had him.
History – None.
Cage Info:
Cage Type – Large Reptibreeze 18" x 18" x 36" H
Lighting – I use two 10.0 Repti glo bulbs. From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Temperature – Temperature for basking is ≈95˚F and the cooler spots are ≈85˚F. Overnight it is about 75˚F. I use a digital thermometer.
Humidity – Honestly I don’t measure the humidity. I’m sorry.
Plants – I put a 5 gallon hibiscus in the cage.
Placement – The cage is a good 3.5 feet off the ground and it is placed on a well fitting nightstand next to my bed. The top is about 6.5 feet off the ground.
Location –I live in Tempe, Arizona.
P.S.
I am new at this. Go easy on me but please tell me what I am doing wrong. This is my first cham and I do NOT want him to be my last. Thank you SOOO much.
carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
Ok just a few things that you need to change! You need only ONE Reptisun 5.0, not a 10.0 and certainly not two. We all use this bulb and have no problems whatsoever. Your dusting should consist of three supplements. Calcium with d/3 twice a month, calcium w/o d3 at every feeding, and a multivitamin twice a month also. At that age you can also feed every day and cut back to every other as he gets a little older. Basking temp is too high. Should be around 80-85 max. Cooler spots should be in like the mid 70's. He needs a place to cool off. What are you using for a basking light? a 40-60 (max) watt housebulb is all you need. You could add another misting or two to help with the humidity and another opportunity for him to drink. I would find another alternate feeder besides mealworms. They are not the best, something, like silkworms, hornworms, or superworms instead.Other than that you are doing good! Oh and get something to measure your humidity. You want it around 50% on the low side in between mistings which will spike it.
