Just bought My first chameleon!

[turte]

He is a cool guy, playing with the crickets!!!

Hi,
My name is Tor I live in Sweden just became very interested in chameleons.
They are really special! I think I Will like this forum. Also interested In discusfish.
Bye for now!

 

[mcleodschams]

welcome to the forum just thought i would let you know that cricket size is way too big for you little one he should b eeating 3/8 to medium at the most! he is cute but i think he is too small for that cricket thats why he didnt eat him.

 

[ph34r]

also id be careful with crickets that size bitting on your cham

 

[mcleodschams]

also id be careful with crickets that size bitting on your cham

yes anothr good point thank you for putting that out there also

 

[turte]

Good points both! That was a big one I have to be more selective when feeding.

 

[waynederby]

He is a cool guy, playing with the crickets!!!View attachment 53980

Hi,
My name is Tor I live in Sweden just became very interested in chameleons.
They are really special! I think I Will like this forum. Also interested In discusfish.
Bye for now!

Sorry, that is ridiculous. I feel sorry for that cham. The Cricket does not look dusted and is way too big, I'm sure your cham wont appreciate a beast like that on his head.

 

[mcleodschams]

Sorry, that is ridiculous. I feel sorry for that cham. The Cricket does not look dusted and is way too big, I'm sure your cham wont appreciate a beast like that on his head.

were here to help people not to be rude and discourage them from coming here to get the help yes it looks like it needs dusted, yes its way to big , no there is no reason to be rude to a new cham owner that does not know better there is alot of information out there that is wrong, thats what we are here for to help make it right! plaese dont be rude to other member it is uncalled for.thanks,

 

[K9Luvn]

Hi and welcome to the forum I'm sure you will enjoy it here as there are many knowledgable people that really enjoy helping one another.

What a cute little one you have. How old is it? I can't tell from the photo if it is male of female. Did you pick out a name yet?? Oh my that cricket is a bit big for your little one. Below is some great information you might enjoy reading. I look forward to hearing more about your little one

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Great information to read
https://www.chameleonforums.com/frequently-asked-questions-71620/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
If you have a female you will need to know this https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/575-january-2012-dry-gutload-recipe.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/74-feeders.html#comment1108
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/573-chameleon-physiology-supplements.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/522-average-cost-owning-chameleon.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/510-visual-guide-cage-basics-panthers-veileds.html

Thoughts on breeding https://www.chameleonforums.com/some-thoughts-breeding-2612/

 

[waynederby]

were here to help people not to be rude and discourage them from coming here to get the help yes it looks like it needs dusted, yes its way to big , no there is no reason to be rude to a new cham owner that does not know better there is alot of information out there that is wrong that what we are here for to help make it right! plaese dont be rude to other member it is uncalled for.thanks,

Sorry that it came across like that. My apologies.

 

[K9Luvn]

Sorry that it came across like that. My apologies.

That was very kind.

Yes Tor we are all here to help others learn and I am continuing to learn myself Sometimes we forget that people are new to keeping chams and we just want the chams to have the best care possible. So many times we will see stores selling people things that are not in the best interest of the cham and we just want to make sure we get issues like that corrected.

 

[mcleodschams]

Sorry that it came across like that. My apologies.

np its hard to guess peoples tones. there are nicer ways to point out mistakes thats all.

 

[mcleodschams]

Hi and welcome to the forum I'm sure you will enjoy it here as there are many knowledgable people that really enjoy helping one another.

What a cute little one you have. How old is it? I can't tell from the photo if it is male of female. Did you pick out a name yet?? Oh my that cricket is a bit big for your little one. Below is some great information you might enjoy reading. I look forward to hearing more about your little one

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Great information to read
https://www.chameleonforums.com/frequently-asked-questions-71620/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
If you have a female you will need to know this https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/575-january-2012-dry-gutload-recipe.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/74-feeders.html#comment1108
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/573-chameleon-physiology-supplements.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/522-average-cost-owning-chameleon.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/olimpia/510-visual-guide-cage-basics-panthers-veileds.html

Thoughts on breeding https://www.chameleonforums.com/some-thoughts-breeding-2612/

this is what we should be doing thanks k9.

 

[ph34r]

tip

another quick tip its a general rule of thumb not to feed your cham anything that is wider then the gap between their eyes

 

[turte]

Sorry that it came across like that. My apologies.

That's ok, I can assure you that the cricket was not sittning there for many seconds! I was surprised of what happened and just took a Quick photo.
I am distinkt normally.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Hello Tor, welcome to the forum He is a cool little one, 'playing' with his crickets Here is a great caresheet I always suggest to new members with Veileds - https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/chameleonsinmyhouse/395-veiled-chameleon-care-sheet.html

 

[Captive Creations]

Welcome to the forum it looks like you have gotten some great advice for you new veiled. He is a cutie did you name him/her yet? again welcome.

 

[turte]

Tanks for all greetings and links with valuable information!
My cham is 1,5 month says the breeder.
He dosen't have a name yet.

 

[K9Luvn]

Oh my he is a young one. Once you determine if it is male or female you can work on some fun names

 

[turte]

Hi,

My cham is a male, he is eating good and very social, Thanks for all the links and info.
I have a question to the forum:
The eyeball is sometimes expanding, he does that and scratches himself against a branch.
What is this is it a normal behavior or is something wrong?

 

[Cheyenneohhh]

Hi,

My cham is a male, he is eating good and very social, Thanks for all the links and info.
I have a question to the forum:
The eyeball is sometimes expanding, he does that and scratches himself against a branch.
What is this is it a normal behavior or is something wrong?

He's most likely just cleaning his little eyeballs. It's what they do. Nothing to be alarmed about.
Welcome to the forums!