Munching habits

[Buddythecham]

Hi there, I have a veiled chameleon that is growing extremely fast and very healthy. I had recently taken him out of his cage and put him on my shoulder to clean up in his home. Ever since I set him on his branch he hasn't touched any food and he has been sleeping upside down and just now laying on the bottom of his cage. I have nevee seen him do this. Is there anything I can do or change to get him to eat and act normal?

 

[Boygeorge27]

Are you sure it's male

 

[Buddythecham]

I was told so,but I personally don't know how to tell. Here is my chameleon now. Do this help you tell?

 

[Boygeorge27]

Males have spurs like this

 

[Buddythecham]

No my chameleon does not have those. I guess I have a girl

 

[Boygeorge27]

Congratulations. I have no experience with females as mine are all males. @jannb @carol5208 @jamest0o0 these guys may be able to help you

 

[jannb]

It sounds like your girl is very ill or egg bound. She needs a vet ASAP. If you tell me where you are located I might be able to recommend a good chameleon vet.

 

[Buddythecham]

It sounds like your girl is very ill or egg bound. She needs a vet ASAP. If you tell me where you are located I might be able to recommend a good chameleon vet.

I am located in flint mi is there a good one near me?

 

[jannb]

I am located in flint mi is there a good one near me?

Mid-Michigan, USA

Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic (Williamston, MI) - 20 minute drive from East Lansing, 30 from Lansing, ~ 40-45 from Ann Arbor, ~ 1:20 from Grand Rapids (I know the Californians drive further!)

Accredited reptile vets Drs R Beasley and Nolan; Dr. C Beasley is a bird vet (small animal practice as well)

 

[Buddythecham]

Thank you so much

 

[jamest0o0]

I would fill out the help form just to make sure everything is set up correctly. For starters a coconut fiber substrate isn't ideal. You'll also want a proper laybox. When a problem arises and people don't fill out the form, there's really no way to tell. Veileds are not difficult at all and pretty much reproduce like rabbits so if you have everything set up as It should be, your girl should thrive.

 

[Buddythecham]

I would fill out the help form just to make sure everything is set up correctly. For starters a coconut fiber substrate isn't ideal. You'll also want a proper laybox. When a problem arises and people don't fill out the form, there's really no way to tell. Veileds are not difficult at all and pretty much reproduce like rabbits so if you have everything set up as It should be, your girl should thrive.

What so you recommend for a substrate and how do I make a proper lay box? What is the help form,how do I get it?

 

[CamrynTheCham22]

This is the help form:
The more pictures and details you provide, the better information you will get.
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.

 

[CamrynTheCham22]

Here is a good video on laybin setup:

And here is a post from @jannb that might answer a few of your questions: Egg Laying and the Laying Bin

 

[VerucaSalt]

We had to find an exotic vet fast during one of the worst times ever with a 3 day power outage and flooded basement to boot and have had luck with http://www.parkway-animal-hospital.com so far....but we only had a r.i., and were perscribed the most commonly perscribed/started antibiotic. The bedside manner and follow up was excellent and pricing quite reasonable.

 

[Buddythecham]

I'm still going to fill out the help form. But my chameleon was starting to do better so I didn't take her to the vet. But I just woke up and saw her laying in the same spot as yesterday. She let me pick her up without even fighting. Based on these pictures can anyone tell me what she might have. I'm guessing mbd

 

[Buddythecham]

She has not later any eggs and I don't feel any in her either. I'm guessing mbd and constipation? She hasn't eaten in 4 days almost too weak to climb to her basking spot

 

[Syreptyon]

Her legs don't look like they have severe MBD to me, I think your problem is much bigger. She does not look well at all. Also, you won't necessarily be able to feel if there are eggs in her. Please leave that to the professionals and, most importantly, take her to the vet immediately. I'm afraid her life depends on it.