Is Fred growing ok?!

[JacksJill]

Some but not all slow to develop chameleons have intestinal parasites. You might try to find a vet that is willing to run a fecal for you. Some may be willing to run one without an exam first but none will prescribe dewormers without an exam.

I found this light fixture the other day on amazon. Its a nice price for a dual fixture it comes with 2 6500K bulbs but if you pull one out and replace it with a good UBV bulb you are set. Except for basking.
https://www.amazon.com/6500K-Aquari...&psc=1&refRID=C4HPY4JVG5F0RTN0STJ4&pldnSite=1

 

[Char333p]

Honestly i love your cages size and decor.. but yes definitely need to upgrade his lighting.

 

[Noah_mayfield]

For starters, can you tell us what you have been feeding them lately and how much? It is highly unusual for an 8 month old to "not be much of an eater." Lack of appetite makes me concerned that there are likely underlying health problems... It's great that you found this site, but please, if you ask for advice and we give it to you - you need to listen to us and implement changes we suggest. I just want to remind you that we are not trying to be mean or gang up on you, but we are just trying to make sure our advice really gets through to you and that you understand the life of your chameleon is on the line.

It looks like you still haven't changed out your UVB light, either. Another recommendation is that you need to be using a linear tube UVB, not the compact bulb it looks like you're using. The compact ones are no good

I make sure to keep around 15 crickets in a day and I’ve also been giving him mealworms but I guess that was a mistake

 

[Char333p]

Switch to superworms theyre less harmful

 

[Chameleon Mike]

You should cut back on the crickets. At 8 months old you should be offering between 6-8 crickets every other day.

 

[JoshD49]

@JacksJill That one looks nice but I ordered this one and it comes with a 5.0 bulb. I didn't expect it to come with one so i ordered one anyway (hey got a spare now) but if cost is an issue for the op then this might help since bulbs can add up.

https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-2605...=1532010168&sr=1-1&keywords=reptisun+uvb+hood

 

[JacksJill]

@JoshD49 I use those also. I just like the dual fixture so I get good plant grow lighting and a brighter cage. If price is an issue the ZooMed is about the same value with the bulb included. It is always good to have spare bulbs for all your fixtures just because of Murphy's law. If I need a bulb they will be on back order.