Pilotman800
New Member
I just got my first Veiled chameleon, and am very excited about it. I have done plenty of research and need some help with something my baby chameleon is doing. He is hanging upside down from the top of the cage, and just staying there. He is currently in a glass cage with a mesh top. I am planning on ordering a mesh cape for him ASAP, since the glass is not good for him. I was thinking that he is probably stressed? He hasn't really changed color or anything. He just quickly climbs to the top of the cage and hangs there. I have handled him but have decided to not do it anymore until he gets used to his new surroundings. He has not tried to bite me if that helps.
Also, since he is a baby, is it okay to feed him LIVE crickets, or should they be dead?
I got him yesterday. I mist the cage twice a day and put in 2-4 crickets twice a day as well. He has a basking spot on the right side of the cage, where there are no plants. I put the plants and hiding spots on the left side of the cage so they wouldn't be directly under the lamp. I was thinking maybe I should put some plants in the basking spot because chameleons don't like to be on the ground. As for water, I read on a site that misting the cage is enough watering, since most chameleons drink the water off the leaves. I have a hard time believing this, and would like to have someone clarify. Just incase, I put a little bowl of water. I heard this is useless though, since they don't drink from standing water.
Thanks for the patience, I know you experienced owners probably cringed while reading this.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, I think its a female, not sure of the age either, id say a month or two. This is the second day its been in my care.
Handling - Ive handled it a few times, but have decided to stop.
Feeding - Im feeding it crickets. 2-4 crickets twice per day. In the morning and mid/late day.
Supplements -I haven't bought calcium yet, I was planning on going back tomorrow to buy it.
Watering - I mist the cage and have a bowl of water. I mist twice a day, one in the morning, one at night. I have not seen my chameleon drinking.
Fecal Description - I have not seen any fecal droppings yet. It has not been tested for parasites.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass cage, 20"L X 10"W X 12"H
Lighting - Im using a Zilla day blue light, which apparently provides UVA rays. I turn it on when I wake up and leave it on until it starts to get dark outside.
Temperature - I have not had the chameleon long enough to record temperatures. I will start doing so.
Humidity - Humidity levels are around 60% normally and 80% when misted. I have a guage that came with the cage that measures temperature and humidity, which is what I use.
Plants - I have a fake bush, and I am adding ficus trees, as I heard they are great.
Placement - I have the cage on top of a desk. It is about 4 feet off the ground.
Location - Miami, Fl
Also, since he is a baby, is it okay to feed him LIVE crickets, or should they be dead?
I got him yesterday. I mist the cage twice a day and put in 2-4 crickets twice a day as well. He has a basking spot on the right side of the cage, where there are no plants. I put the plants and hiding spots on the left side of the cage so they wouldn't be directly under the lamp. I was thinking maybe I should put some plants in the basking spot because chameleons don't like to be on the ground. As for water, I read on a site that misting the cage is enough watering, since most chameleons drink the water off the leaves. I have a hard time believing this, and would like to have someone clarify. Just incase, I put a little bowl of water. I heard this is useless though, since they don't drink from standing water.
Thanks for the patience, I know you experienced owners probably cringed while reading this.
Your Chameleon - Veiled, I think its a female, not sure of the age either, id say a month or two. This is the second day its been in my care.
Handling - Ive handled it a few times, but have decided to stop.
Feeding - Im feeding it crickets. 2-4 crickets twice per day. In the morning and mid/late day.
Supplements -I haven't bought calcium yet, I was planning on going back tomorrow to buy it.
Watering - I mist the cage and have a bowl of water. I mist twice a day, one in the morning, one at night. I have not seen my chameleon drinking.
Fecal Description - I have not seen any fecal droppings yet. It has not been tested for parasites.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Glass cage, 20"L X 10"W X 12"H
Lighting - Im using a Zilla day blue light, which apparently provides UVA rays. I turn it on when I wake up and leave it on until it starts to get dark outside.
Temperature - I have not had the chameleon long enough to record temperatures. I will start doing so.
Humidity - Humidity levels are around 60% normally and 80% when misted. I have a guage that came with the cage that measures temperature and humidity, which is what I use.
Plants - I have a fake bush, and I am adding ficus trees, as I heard they are great.
Placement - I have the cage on top of a desk. It is about 4 feet off the ground.
Location - Miami, Fl