Hi, I’ve recently purchased a 4month old Yemen...I’m a little concerned that he is not eating as much as he should. I’ve had him about 10 days, he spends most of the day avoiding contact and looking brown. I haven’t tried to beckon him out of his enclosure, just gone about cleaning poo out and feeding...I’m even resisting the urge to stare at him as I want him to feel comfortable. However he doesn’t seem that interested in food, he’ll eat maybe 4-6 crickets over the course of the day. I’m currently feeding him out of a plastic bowl so I can see how much he’s eating and so he doesn’t get nipped by the nasty looking crickets! Is this normal, I know it’s very early days but just a little worried. Thanks in advance!
Is my Cham ok
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andrearamirezo91
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Hey, welcome to the forum 
I see you opened two threads with the same question. Just for future reference people here are really helpful and one time asking should be more than enough! Just give it a little time and people will start chiming in on the conversation
There's very knowledgeable people here in the forum, but to be able to help you out they'll have to learn a little about your husbandry first. Would you mind filling in the form below? Also, where did you buy him from?
Meanwhile, you're doing good by giving your cham a lot of space during his first few days in his new home. Changes tend to stress them out quite a bit. I had two kids stay at my house for a little over three weeks and my boy went on a full blown hunger strike lol. Not gonna lie I was extremely concerned and about to take him to the vet for a checkup. Turns out the kids have been gone for two days he ate a LOT today!
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Please Note:
I see you opened two threads with the same question. Just for future reference people here are really helpful and one time asking should be more than enough! Just give it a little time and people will start chiming in on the conversation
There's very knowledgeable people here in the forum, but to be able to help you out they'll have to learn a little about your husbandry first. Would you mind filling in the form below? Also, where did you buy him from?
Meanwhile, you're doing good by giving your cham a lot of space during his first few days in his new home. Changes tend to stress them out quite a bit. I had two kids stay at my house for a little over three weeks and my boy went on a full blown hunger strike lol. Not gonna lie I was extremely concerned and about to take him to the vet for a checkup. Turns out the kids have been gone for two days he ate a LOT today!
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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Thehippie
Chameleon Enthusiast
I would suggest filling this out too, but also maybe try something different than crickets, I suggest dubias or waxworms as they're small enough for him to eat and its a good change. since he's only been with you for ten days I say give him a little more time to acclimate to his surroundings, some chameleons may need more time to adjust than others and he may just be a tid bit shy.
Chameleon Info:
Cage Info:
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
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Please Note:
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?
- 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?
- 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?
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
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Please Note:
- The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
- Photos can be very helpful.
Nickinator
Member
My baby veiled did not eat crickets. But he crushes dubia's and silkworms. I think i will start crickets again but putting them into a feeder cup and taking their back legs off so they cant jump out
- Hi, apologies, I didn’t mean to start two threads, I received a message after the first post saying I couldn’t start a conversation because of being a newbie! I miss understood and tried to repost in desperation...sorry if it came across as impatient. Anyway, thank you for your reply I really do appreciate it I will attempt to fill out form below...here goes! Before I do I will point out I have two young children, ages 4 & 6. Also, the shop assistant had a real struggle getting him out of the enclosure, would that suggest he’s not been handled that frequently.
Chameleon Info:- Your Chameleon - Yemen, male, 4 months old. Had for 11days.
- Handling- Not handling yet.
- Feeding - crickets and wax worms. gut-loading feeders with fruit -strawberry, apple, grape, raspberry atm.
- Supplements - Nutrobal calcium and multivitamin
- Watering - little dripper, which I’ve seen Claude drinking from. Misting 2-3 tines a day.
- Fecal Description - poo is brown/black with a white tip. Not checked for parasites.
- History - none recorded
Cage Info:- Cage Type - Zoo med large screened enclosure 46x46x92cm
- Lighting - Zoo med light hood with a 60w basking bulb & zoo med uvb 5.0 strip light. No lihht at night.
- Temperature - basking spot is 87f and bottom is 73f.
- Humidity - misting 2/3 time a day of humidity.
- Plants - cork bark, wood from pet shop, twisty vine, and plastic plants
- Placement - Behind tv, about 1m off the floor, basking point is around 1.8m high
- Location - Willand, Exeter, uk
Current problem: concerned about feeding quantity
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I see you opened two threads with the same question. Just for future reference people here are really helpful and one time asking should be more than enough! Just give it a little time and people will start chiming in on the conversation
There's very knowledgeable people here in the forum, but to be able to help you out they'll have to learn a little about your husbandry first. Would you mind filling in the form below? Also, where did you buy him from?
Meanwhile, you're doing good by giving your cham a lot of space during his first few days in his new home. Changes tend to stress them out quite a bit. I had two kids stay at my house for a little over three weeks and my boy went on a full blown hunger strike lol. Not gonna lie I was extremely concerned and about to take him to the vet for a checkup. Turns out the kids have been gone for two days he ate a LOT today.
Chameleomom
Chameleon Enthusiast
Wax worms are not a good daily feeder. Try dubia,silks and,hornworms for a start Try cricket crack or Bug Burger they are both good gut loads
