Dont think my chameleons going to last

Jay1501

Jay1501

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Ok so ive checked my husbandry everethings fine etc even had checked on a previous thread my chameleons not realy ate in just over two weeks now and for the last 3 days hes not bin active at all and stays on a bush with his tail curled up his fecals look fine yet i dont know how these are still comeing when not eating.....
 
Have you taken him to a vet? It sounds to me as if that's what you need to do ASAP. Also, if you would fill out this form, the information will help the experts here determine what the problem might be.

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.


Pictures are helpful.

Good luck! Sandy
 
My best advice would to be getting a fecal test for parasites and a check up ASAP. Not eating and sleeping during the day (Assuming he's sleeping since you mentioned his tail being curled up) are signs of illness. Parasites play a big role with these symtoms.

A check up will allow your vet to have a good 1 on 1 chat about all your questions/concerns and you'll learn a ton. Also you'll leave knowing whats wrong with your cham, get meds, etc.
 
Ok i shall book a vets visit well he doesant go white like he would when sleeping he would be dark but yea its as if hes in the sleeping position
 
has he drank anything in the last two weeks?
you could try making some bug juice by mashing up some bugs with a little bit of calcium supplement and pedialyte and giving it to him to get some nutrients into him.
 
Dark colors could indicate he's cold, sick, or stressed. Most likely he's all 3, so I'm glad you got him that vet visit for tomorrow.

Keep up posted!

If you have to force feed Silkworms, calcium worms, & butterworms are good feeders to use when chams are not eating. They contain a lot of nutrients.
 
Yea i actually have seen him drink alot mor in the last two weeks than ever i wouldn't of thought he would be cold as the temps are spot on but yea i did think to myself about the colours
 
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