Help with feeding

[Dimitri666]

I gust got my new pair of flapneck chameleons about 2 days ago i ordered online from lll reptile. They have been drinking water but today i tried feeding them for the first time put some crickets and meal worms in their cage but they don't seem interested at the moment. Should I be worried or just let them decide when they want to eat or should I try another feeding method?

 

[Dimitri666]

Here are some pics of them

 

[pssh]

Is it a male female pair? Don't keep them together at all. Sometimes new chameleons won't eat for a few days. Just leave them alone and pull out the feeders at night. They should eat in a few days. Just don't bug them or handle them.

In the mean time, fill this out so we can see if your set up is correct.

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information, you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.


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?


Pictures are helpful

 

[Dimitri666]

they have started eating so im relieved.

 

[draetish]

As Pssh said, it is strongly recommended that you do not keep more than one chameleon in the same cage, even if they are opposite sex. Have you had chams before?

 

[Dimitri666]

I knew before hand not to keep them together but was offered a good deal on both and couldn't pass it up. I am currently working towards another setup.

 

[pssh]

Chameleons should not be kept together by inexpierienced keepers. Separate them asap. Esspecially if they are a male female pair. How old are they? It is very irresposible for you to keep them together just because you got a good deal.

 

[Dimitri666]

I actually have lots of other reptiles but this is my first time with chams I put the other one in my mesh spiral cage shape thing cant really explain the dimensions since is circular ill get a pic up soon