I think my Veiled Chameleon is dying I NEED HELP!

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Walstrom305

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I think my chameleon may be either sick or dying. He has been acting very weird lately and has been eating and drinking very little if any at all. He has been spending quite a bit of time at the bottom of his cage and has been fairly dark. Last I think he might just be extremely frustrated from how much shedding he has been doing on his head.
 

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Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - The species, sex,and age of your chameleon. Howlong has it been in your care?
  • Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
  • Feeding - What are you feeding yourcham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loadingyour feeders?
  • Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products areyou dusting your feeders with andwhat 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 recentdroppings. Has this chameleon everbeen tested for parasites?
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to helpyou.

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
  • Lighting - What brand, model, andtypes of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
  • Temperature - What temp rangehave 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 yougeographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
 
Maybe he is having trouble shedding? When he sheds is this his Likely behavior?? Do you have a automatic mister or how often do you mist him/her (can’t tell w/ shedding)
 
kami baby said:
Maybe he is having trouble shedding? When he sheds is this his Likely behavior?? Do you have a automatic mister or how often do you mist him/her (can’t tell w/ shedding)
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Idk this is the first time he's shed since I've had him. Ive only had him a month.
 
Yeah That’s what I was thinking. Maybe it’s his lighting. Brands, Temperature, etc. Have you had a cham before?
 
Please fill out the form posted by Kami Baby in its entirety! He closes his eyes when he stops moving? That is an extremely bad sign and we need to know everything about your setup and how you're caring for him as soon as possible
 
kami baby said:
Chameleon Info:
  • Your Chameleon - He's a male Veiled chameleon. 3-4 months.
  • Handling - I rarely handle him.
  • Feeding - I feed him at 3 everyday when i get home from school. I usually feed him 5 medium crickets a day and they are gut loaded.
  • Supplements - I just started using a calcium and d3 supplement and I'm gonna do that 2 times a month.
  • Watering - I spray his cage with a water bottle 2 times a day. Also I haven't seen him drink recently but I have before.
  • Fecal Description - His poop is usually brown with a little pale yellow thing that comes out with it.
  • History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to helpyou.

Cage Info:
  • Cage Type - He has a 2'x2'x3' screen cage for the time being once he gets a bit bigger than I plan on getting a bigger cage.
  • Lighting - I don't quite remember the brand of the lights but the uvb is a 5.0 bulb and the heat bulbs are both 75 watt if I remember right.
  • Temperature - The temperature range is 80 in his basking spot and 70 at the bottom of the cage.
  • Humidity - The humidity never drops below 60%
  • Plants - I'm using fake plants
  • Placement - My cage is in a corner near an air vent and there are no windows in close proximity.
  • Location - I live in Kansas.

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
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Woah First your supplements!! You need herbtivite I think that’s how you spell it and you need to feed him more food!!!! Like for medium I would say about 10-15 a day and you need more options in your diet!! Check out lindasgonebuggy.com for ther’re Chameleon package
 
He hasn't been eating very much at all that's one of the main reasons I was concerned. Also we don't have much of an option when it cause to feeders it's pretty much crickets or nothing. Also I'll see about getting some herbtivite.
 
Yeah, I would actually suggest Petco.com for their Monsoon mister!!! It’s awesome that’s what I have and my little one loves it!!!
 
It’s ok I’m still a little confused sorry. What I’m saying about Lindasgonebuggy.com is that I think they ship anywhere in the US. I always get their wax worms and their hornworms!! For really cheap to! I also don’t feed my cham crickets, I feed her Dubai roachs. From capecodroachs.com again for dirt cheap(y);)
 
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