Juvenile Veiled Chameleon Adjustment

[MeganMagic91]

Good morning,
I recently got a new Juv. chameleon. He is roughly 6 inches long. I got him home last Saturday and he has only gone through maybe 8 crickets. I was hoping it was because he is adjusting but I don’t know how long to wait to be super concerned. He seemed better this morning and appeared to have eaten some more crickets over night. He does have UBV and heat lamps. He has a damp environment through misting and the drip water source. He has vines, branches, and plants. His crickets are being fed the gut supplement and being dusted. I am keeping my yoga room warm and there is not a lot of activity outside of myself in the room. I am not handling him outside of bringing him home to try to help ease stress as well.
Thoughts? Advice?

 

[janjan20]

Hi and welcome! Congratulations on your new addition! It is not uncommon for new chameleons to have an adjustment period, sometimes it can last days to weeks. It depends on the chameleon and how the enclosure is set up. Just based off of what info you provided I would recommend a full husbandry review so we can help you through this and get your little guy/girl eating and thriving! If you can fill out the help form with as much detail as possible that would really help. Also, provide pictures of the entire enclosure including the lights as well as the chameleon so we can confirm if it is a male or female. The best way to fill out the answers is to copy and paste the help info.

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:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome to the forum!
What’s the temperature in the basking area?
What UVB light are you using. Long linear tube? Folded over tube?