Introducing- Chuck the Veiled Chameleon: from... Petco (yeah..I know)

[vkuluris7]

Right now I've got him in an Exo Terra tall, although it's not as optimal as a screen cage, I live in a dry area and the humidity is hard to keep. And the airflow is nice in the tank. When he gets a little larger, he's going in a huge screen cage. I didn't feel that putting a small cham in a huge cage would be the best option. I'm taking him up to the vet tomorrow, he already pooped too. First thoughts?

 

[kplatvoet]

He looks pretty good for a petco chameleon - Doesn't seem to be dehydrated or tiny - I tend to think they usually sell them too young. Sounds like you did some research so that's good - One of the major problems with chameleons and the big stores is they give so much wrong information- Check the care sheets in the Resources section above for the right care .. and let us know if you have any questions .. (not me I know nothing about the care of veiled, but there are a lot of people who will help you out)

 

[carol5208]

Looks pretty good to me. Does he have the little spurs on his back feet to determine male or is that what they told you at Petco. I was just in there getting dog food yesterday and I saw a teeny tiny Veild. No uvb and I got the manager and he told me the uvb was burnt out for a week and one was on order. I said you cannot take one out of your stock? Uh, no we cannot do that! Also, the manager said he had no idea how to tell a male from a female so I showed him how.

 

[vkuluris7]

Yeah I've done plenty of research on these guys before I purchased, I also researched Jacksons and panthers, so I'm pretty versed (book knowledge) in chameleon care. just figured I can always learn more! He doesn't sit still to let me look for spurs. I'll try in a week when he settles down in his new home.

 

[vkuluris7]

This Chuck is a she... So her new name is charlie

 

[carol5208]

If you can post pics of the back of his back feet, we can tell you if you are not sure.

 

[vkuluris7]

Yeah this is the first time she sat still enough for me to check. I'm positive its female. I call things 'he' before I know for sure

 

[carol5208]

As long as you are ok with it and you weren't sold a female as a male.
you would not be the first! People just assume when they tell you the sex, they know what they are talking about because they work there and should know..

 

[vkuluris7]

it's all alright. Not rejecting her for being who she is xD I'm just a little worried about egg laying, but that's a little ways away, I can prepare. My pet bird is female, and she lays too, so it'll be like a family tradition! XD haha