I might suggest to include some greens as a staple gut load as well (first two rows on the guide that @ERKleRose posted)
Eyes sunken?
- Thread starter PoseidonTheChameleon
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No need to be scared. They all grow at different rates. Just not my experience with my 3 boys. They eat anything and everything they can. To the point that I feel bad when I am reducing as they mature because they would eat much much more if they could.
So the amount your feeding is fine... It is more that you said he does not finish. Does he just not eat the bsfl and all the crickets? How are you feeding him? Are you sure it is a male? I do not remember if we checked for tarsal spurs... And have you gotten a fecal test done recently?
PoseidonTheChameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
He is 100% male and no I never did a fecal but his droppings always look ok. I have a diy feeder cup, he usually eats all of his bugs now that I've been giving 10 crickets and 3 worms, but if i give him more, then he always eats the crickets and leaves a couple worms.
Ok good I thought so... Females dont get big as fast as a male would so that was my line of thinking there.
I would get a fecal done just to rule out a parasite issue.... This could effect appetite and even growth rate. Visually the fecal could very well look normal... It is the stuff we can't see with our eyes though.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Has he had a fecal done by the vet recently? Parasites can keep them from growing.
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
I agree. You can see our babies here at 5 months old in August 2020.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/hammy-and-ivy-baby-thread.174567/page-10
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
Oh my gosh, they were so cute then, werent they?!!
PoseidonTheChameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
How much is it to get a fecal done?
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Depends on the vet. I like to do at least one sample (if not a series of 3-4 samples each time) every few months, along with regular check-ups
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Checks up once to twice a year or if something arises, not every few months
Highly variable based on the vet. I have to pay $75 each time.
