Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
ambiobe panther,5 months old,had him 7 weeks
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
once or twice a week for 5 mins
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
im feeding him crickets & locust,he eats between 1-4 a day,i feed him free range & via a cup,i gutload with greens,fruit,bug grub
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
exo terra calcium,nutrabol vitamins,nutrabol 1 day a week,pure calcium 6 days a week
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
misting & dripper,mist for 4 mins 3/4 times a day,use dripper once a day,yes i see him drink everyday
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
his poop is black one end and white the other,he has not been tested
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?
xl reptibreeze
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
60watt heat bulb,arcadia t5 12% uv+ d3,lighting on 12hrs a day
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
basking temp between 29c & 32c,ambient 22c,overnight temp between 18c & 19c
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
between 40% & 70%,misting 3/4 times a day,digital hygrometer
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
2 benjamina ficus,1 umbrella
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?
in the ccrner of the room,the cage is 6ft at the highest point
Location - Where are you geographically located?
uk,south east
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
i have had my cham for 7 weeks and ive had issues from the start with him hardly eating.most days he will only eat 1 or 2.hes eaten 4 on 3 occasions.i handfeed him but he doesnt always take it.he eats
very rarely out on the cup.i put some locust in his viv and he will eat some but doesnt eat as much as he should.hes still very shy and hides a lot too.im not sure if itss down to me handling him.shall i just leave him alone
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
ambiobe panther,5 months old,had him 7 weeks
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
once or twice a week for 5 mins
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
im feeding him crickets & locust,he eats between 1-4 a day,i feed him free range & via a cup,i gutload with greens,fruit,bug grub
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
exo terra calcium,nutrabol vitamins,nutrabol 1 day a week,pure calcium 6 days a week
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
misting & dripper,mist for 4 mins 3/4 times a day,use dripper once a day,yes i see him drink everyday
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
his poop is black one end and white the other,he has not been tested
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?
xl reptibreeze
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
60watt heat bulb,arcadia t5 12% uv+ d3,lighting on 12hrs a day
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
basking temp between 29c & 32c,ambient 22c,overnight temp between 18c & 19c
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
between 40% & 70%,misting 3/4 times a day,digital hygrometer
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
2 benjamina ficus,1 umbrella
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?
in the ccrner of the room,the cage is 6ft at the highest point
Location - Where are you geographically located?
uk,south east
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
i have had my cham for 7 weeks and ive had issues from the start with him hardly eating.most days he will only eat 1 or 2.hes eaten 4 on 3 occasions.i handfeed him but he doesnt always take it.he eats
very rarely out on the cup.i put some locust in his viv and he will eat some but doesnt eat as much as he should.hes still very shy and hides a lot too.im not sure if itss down to me handling him.shall i just leave him alone