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[New Owner]

So the other day we found out that Anyas warm light went out and she was really cold and not really eating. We got her all warmed up, a new light, and live plant but she has only had 1 cricket this morning and nothing else. I’ve also just noticed watery Urate
What should I do?

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

try getting an appointment for vet meanwhile to give us clue of what's wrong cause you fill this out, please?

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

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?
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• 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?

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[SharpShooter]

So the other day we found out that Anyas warm light went out and she was really cold and not really eating. We got her all warmed up, a new light, and live plant but she has only had 1 cricket this morning and nothing else. I’ve also just noticed watery Urate
What should I do?

Don't panic. Please fill out the form @KamaKamaChameleon! Posted above but also tell us the lowest night time temperatures of the room shes in and also average daytime temp in that room.

 

[Dave85731]

Being cold for long enough could cause watery urates let her acclimate back to normal a few days then go from there

 

[New Owner]

Being cold for long enough could cause watery urates let her acclimate back to normal a few days then go from there

We also totally rearranged her cage while putting in a live plant. Could that be a reason she is not really eating?

 

[New Owner]

We also totally rearranged her cage while putting in a live plant. Could that be a reason she is not really eating at the moment?

 

[Beman]

Without filling out the form in complete detail it will be hard for anyone to pinpoint issues. Otherwise we are just playing the guessing game with tiny bits of info. I would fill out the form with total detail to everything.

 

[JoshD49]

A cage change does also suprises them and they need time to get used to it.

Please fill out the form though as there could be issues that may not be helping you out.

 

[Dave85731]

Yea change of scenery can be a part of it but also depending on her age she could be gravid and ready to lay eggs... put a laybin in there and see what happens

 

[Thehippie]

she's probably stressed from the light burning out and scenery change give her a week or two and if she's not back to normal then make sure she isnt receptive.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Being cold for long enough could cause watery urates let her acclimate back to normal a few days then go from there

Honest question- how does being cold long enough cause watery urates?

 

[New Owner]

she's probably stressed from the light burning out and scenery change give her a week or two and if she's not back to normal then make sure she isnt receptive.

She also just started shedding again.

 

[Dave85731]

Honest question- how does being cold long enough cause watery urates?

Without heat they can’t digest properly throws everything off

 

[New Owner]

She is doing a lot better. Got her Nutiworms and she has been chowing down on them.