Eating Problems

[averib]

Hi! I’m new to this website and new to owning a chameleon (just got her july 5th 2024) so if my post seems off at all that might be why.

My veiled chameleon Ringo hasn’t had this problem before but it’s started pretty recently. Whenever she is hunting crickets or trying to eat anything, her tongue isn’t sticky enough to grab her food and when she does catch her food, she has a hard time chewing it and it usually falls out of her mouth with a lot of saliva attached to it. I don’t know why this is happening but I really hope someone can help me help her.

 

[janjan20]

Hi there and welcome! Since you are new to chameleons, I would recommend getting a full husbandry review. Many problems with our little tree dragons stem from improper husbandry. With that being said, we all have to start somewhere, and you came to the right place. Please fill out (you can copy and paste) the husbandry questions as detailed as possible. Please also include pictures of your chameleon as well as the entire cage from the lights down.

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:
The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
Photos can be very helpful.