Falling veiled chameleon

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platypuswizard112

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Hi I’m new to this whole owning a chameleon thing and my veiled chameleon he is a juvenile and he has climbs of the screen part of the cage and he has fallen off the side twice in two nights I don’t know if it’s common he will grab a leg or it’s like he trips on himself and falls off he caught him self last time but he didn’t the first time I’m concerned any information on this behavior is appreciated
Thank you
 
So I’m also new and my chameleon fell off once the other day, mine is much older though and fell off cause she was weak. I do t really know though. Maybe just age
 
Vivinobles.008 said:
So I’m also new and my chameleon fell off once the other day, mine is much older though and fell off cause she was weak. I do t really know though. Maybe just age
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Ok thanks maybe it is just because he is younger and he is trying to find his balance but he has been climbing fine since I got him just these past two nights he has fell
 
Ummmm no. Not at all. Falling means something is wrong with y’all’s chameleons. Both of y’all need to get them to a vet as soon as possible and fill out the husbandry form in the heath section. My money is on MBD, but I’m not a vet. @Vivinobles.008 start a new thread so this doesn’t get confusing please. Welcome to the forum.
 
The Wild One said:
Ummmm no. Not at all. Falling means something is wrong with y’all’s chameleons. Both of y’all need to get them to a vet as soon as possible and fill out the husbandry form in the heath section. My money is on MBD, but I’m not a vet. @Vivinobles.008 start a new thread so this doesn’t get confusing please. Welcome to the forum.
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Oh mine only fell because i let go of her too early and she didn’t have a grip
 
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:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
 
The Wild One said:
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.

--------------

Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
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A female veiled chameleon a little over 1 and I’ve had
The Wild One said:
Lol I know it can be intimidating, just read through it and if you have any questions, ask!
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ok thanks! Just saying I’m a young school student
 
platypuswizard112 said:
Hi I’m new to this whole owning a chameleon thing and my veiled chameleon he is a juvenile and he has climbs of the screen part of the cage and he has fallen off the side twice in two nights I don’t know if it’s common he will grab a leg or it’s like he trips on himself and falls off he caught him self last time but he didn’t the first time I’m concerned any information on this behavior is appreciated
Thank you
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@platypuswizard112
You said..."he will grab a leg or it's like he trips himself"...please post some photos of him and answer the questions in the post the Wild One gave you above. It might be a problem with your husbandry ...maybe MBD. How long have you had it?
 
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The Wild One said:
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.

--------------

Please Note:
  1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
  2. Photos can be very helpful.
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A female Veiled chameleon who I’ve had since September and is a little over a year

I rarely handle her because she is a school pet

I feed her around 4-5 super worms crickets usually dusted in calcium everyday

I use zoo med Calcium and vitamins and I dust the food most of the time

I just bought a new mister and I used a spray bottle to spray her whole entire cage every single day for around a minute are usually see her drink some water but I have to get to my work really quick After I take care of her

she usually stays bright green and sometimes turns brown when my teacher yells but that’s only a certain teacher. Her poo is normal and is whitish yellow. She has not been tested for parasites as I know of

I got her from Petco as a healthy Chamaeleon she has been fine except for the past week when she didn’t get enough water but now she’s doing better

Her cage is a screen and I forget the dimensions

i’m using a zoo med double light and a a tropical fixture by slimline.Are usually leave the light on all day and night because I can’t turn it off at night but now that she’s home I’ll turn it off at night

Her temperature is usually from 69 to 73 in her cage. I don’t know what it gets overnight but I use a thermometer that goes in her cage and sits on top of it so I can tell the temperature

I don’t really know about the humidity but it’s usually really warm and wet in there until the water dries up and then I usually just spray it againthat’s all I know

Are use three fake plants and some moss all around her cage

Right now her cage is in my living room but soon to be in my room which is a quiet space for her.The cage is on a 5 foot person about to their waist


I am in Maryland
 
kinyonga said:
You said..."he will grab a leg or it's like he trips himself"...please post some photos of him and answer the questions in the post the Wild One gave you above. It might be a problem with your husbandry ...maybe MBD. How long have you had it?
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I have had him for a little over a week
 
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