is my Chameleon cage okay ?

[kinyonga]

You said ..."Recently when I found out you're not supposed to use a night light because that's what it's meant for"...perhaps that made his cage cooler and it's slowing him down?

 

[Peachypink]

You said ..."Recently when I found out you're not supposed to use a night light because that's what it's meant for"...perhaps that made his cage cooler and it's slowing him down?

As long as his basking spot is the right temp, losing the heat light at night should help his activity level go up by getting his circadian rhythm regulated and up his metabolism, not slow him down. The problem is that he doesn't know what the temps are.

 

[kinyonga]

So what lights are on the cage now? Does he have a basking light and a UVB light? What is the temperature in the room?
Has he been eating and pooping lately?
He's looking pretty thin. I think I would take him to a vet now.

 

[carol5208]

Well, yes you have a male and he does not appear to have Mbd. As stated, he is awfully thin. Get a fecal done and have him tested for parasites . You said he is eating about 27 feeders a week? He should not be that thin. Sleeping during the day is not good. Also the cage is way too small for an adult Veild male.

 

[SpIKe6535]

So what lights are on the cage now? Does he have a basking light and a UVB light? What is the temperature in the room?
Has he been eating and pooping lately?
He's looking pretty thin. I think I would take him to a vet now.

Is just replaced the lights now with 26W uvb 5.0 and 60w daylight light and 75w night

 

[SpIKe6535]

The new lights

 

[SpIKe6535]

He seems to like the red light for night

 

[SpIKe6535]

I turn on the uvb and blue light during the day and the red at night ?

 

[SpIKe6535]

Well, yes you have a male and he does not appear to have Mbd. As stated, he is awfully thin. Get a fecal done and have him tested for parasites . You said he is eating about 27 feeders a week? He should not be that thin. Sleeping during the day is not good. Also the cage is way too small for an adult Veild male.

I found out I've been using calcium with D3 for a long time but I just got the one without d3 today and also I asked someone at the petstore and they said I should feed him 20 crickets 2 days in the week. Is that right ?

 

[SpIKe6535]

You said ..."Recently when I found out you're not supposed to use a night light because that's what it's meant for"...perhaps that made his cage cooler and it's slowing him down?

I got a another red light but this time it's 75w instead of 100w because petco is stupid and doesn't know anything

 

[kinyonga]

Your chameleon doesn't need any light at night. If the cage is below 62at night you can use a ceramic heat emitter "bulb". During the day he needs a UVB light so he can produce vitamin D3 and use the calcium in his system and he needs a basking light. The basking light can be a regular incandescent household light of a wattage that produces the right temperature in the basking area at the top of the cage.

In addition to dusting the insects with a phosphorous-free calcium powder lightly at each feeding just before feeding them to the chameleon you need a phosphorous-free calcium\D3 powder to use twice a month and a vitamin powder with a beta carotene source of vitamin A tomuse twice a month. You also need to feed/gutload the insects with a wide assortment of greens and veggies such as dandelion greens, kale, collards, endive, escarole, carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet red pepper, sweet potato, etc and a bit of fruit such as Apple, pear, melon, berries.

 

[SpIKe6535]

Your chameleon doesn't need any light at night. If the cage is below 62at night you can use a ceramic heat emitter "bulb". During the day he needs a UVB light so he can produce vitamin D3 and use the calcium in his system and he needs a basking light. The basking light can be a regular incandescent household light of a wattage that produces the right temperature in the basking area at the top of the cage.

In addition to dusting the insects with a phosphorous-free calcium powder lightly at each feeding just before feeding them to the chameleon you need a phosphorous-free calcium\D3 powder to use twice a month and a vitamin powder with a beta carotene source of vitamin A tomuse twice a month. You also need to feed/gutload the insects with a wide assortment of greens and veggies such as dandelion greens, kale, collards, endive, escarole, carrots, squash, zucchini, sweet red pepper, sweet potato, etc and a bit of fruit such as Apple, pear, melon, berries.

I got a thermometer today ; I've tried to give him fruits he doesn't eat them; how much should I feed him; how to give him vitamin a

 

[kinyonga]

Feed him enough that he doesn't get fat and isn't skinny. You can use a variety of insects such as crickets, superworms, roaches, etc and once in a while waxworms for a treat.

I've never had to give veiled any vitamin A on its own. The beta carotene in the vitamin powder and the greens and veggies used to feed and gutload the insects seem to be enough for a veiled male.

 

[SpIKe6535]

Feed him enough that he doesn't get fat and isn't skinny. You can use a variety of insects such as crickets, superworms, roaches, etc and once in a while waxworms for a treat.

I've never had to give veiled any vitamin A on its own. The beta carotene in the vitamin powder and the greens and veggies used to feed and gutload the insects seem to be enough for a veiled male.

How to get him to eat veggies ?

 

[Graves923]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

Please read this care sheet. Make a check list of things you have and need. If I remember correctly, you learned that a night light is not needed so you removed it. And now, just a few posts ago, you said you got a different night light bulb.... Why? Go to your local home improvement store and get a laser temp probe. they are under $20.

Next, read these articles:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/lighting/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/

Change one thing at a time and give your chameleon a chance to adjust. Chameleons are drawn to heat sources which is why it seems like he likes the new red light. Start by removing that night light. The new UVB 5.0 bulb and a 60w basking bulb are all you need at the moment. Until you can accurately read the temp at the basking spot don't change the basking bulb.

Start there along with a proper supplement schedule which has been stated above by other members.

 

[Peachypink]

I turn on the uvb and blue light during the day and the red at night ?

Take that red light back to the store and get your money back. NO LIGHT AT NIGHT.....

2 things happen at night for him...

1. The day/night schedule sets his internal clock and regulates hormone levels and other vital internal functions. The light disrupts that circadian rhythm and messes them up. If you have had a night light on him for 2 years then he has not had proper sleep for a long time. As humans if we are sleep deprived we are a mess. So is your cham.

2. The temp drop is good for them. A temp drop helps with digestion and regulates his metabolism. Adding heat will only give him digestive issues.


Even with all the advise you have been given, your cham needs to be takes to a vet with a fresh poop sample to be checked for parasites. He is very skinny and very small for being 2 years old.

 

[SpIKe6535]

Take that red light back to the store and get your money back. NO LIGHT AT NIGHT.....

2 things happen at night for him...

1. The day/night schedule sets his internal clock and regulates hormone levels and other vital internal functions. The light disrupts that circadian rhythm and messes them up. If you have had a night light on him for 2 years then he has not had proper sleep for a long time. As humans if we are sleep deprived we are a mess. So is your cham.

2. The temp drop is good for them. A temp drop helps with digestion and regulates his metabolism. Adding heat will only give him digestive issues.


Even with all the advise you have been given, your cham needs to be takes to a vet with a fresh poop sample to be checked for parasites. He is very skinny and very small for being 2 years old.

Okay I will but what if it gets to cold ? Should I get cermaic heater bulb? Because right now at night his cage is about 60 degrees ?

 

[Nursemaia]

Like we said 60 degrees at night is fine you don't need anything

 

[SpIKe6535]

Take that red light back to the store and get your money back. NO LIGHT AT NIGHT.....

2 things happen at night for him...

1. The day/night schedule sets his internal clock and regulates hormone levels and other vital internal functions. The light disrupts that circadian rhythm and messes them up. If you have had a night light on him for 2 years then he has not had proper sleep for a long time. As humans if we are sleep deprived we are a mess. So is your cham.

2. The temp drop is good for them. A temp drop helps with digestion and regulates his metabolism. Adding heat will only give him digestive issues.


Even with all the advise you have been given, your cham needs to be takes to a vet with a fresh poop sample to be checked for parasites. He is very skinny and very small for being 2 years old.

Also I'll try to take him to the vet. I'm busy during the week. Can I use carpet for the bottom of the cage ?

 

[SpIKe6535]

Take that red light back to the store and get your money back. NO LIGHT AT NIGHT.....

2 things happen at night for him...

1. The day/night schedule sets his internal clock and regulates hormone levels and other vital internal functions. The light disrupts that circadian rhythm and messes them up. If you have had a night light on him for 2 years then he has not had proper sleep for a long time. As humans if we are sleep deprived we are a mess. So is your cham.

2. The temp drop is good for them. A temp drop helps with digestion and regulates his metabolism. Adding heat will only give him digestive issues.


Even with all the advise you have been given, your cham needs to be takes to a vet with a fresh poop sample to be checked for parasites. He is very skinny and very small for being 2 years old.

So only these two light are good right ?