new chameleon at home

[Sisachamelion]

HI ! So I just brought home a new 4 months old veiled . He seems terrified of me so I just let him be alone and do not go near the cage . However today a gave him food and water and as soon as he saw me he ran to the bottom of the cage and is hidding behind a plant pot . He seems kinda pale too. Is this normal behaviour ? Should I be worried ? thank you

 

[ERKleRose]

Could you post some pictures, please?

 

[Sisachamelion]

this is the enclosure

 

[Mrjamwin]

Hi there and welcome to the group. There is a husbandry review that we usually ask you to do just so we make sure you have all the correct parameters for the setup for your Cham but I can you off the top that if you just got your Cham then it is going to take about a week for them to adjust to their new surroundings and to you. So it is pretty typical that they will run and hide and have color fluctuations due to stress. It is normal. I would leave them alone except to feed them so that they could adjust. Again, I would suggest you copy and paste this info below and answer the questions to the best of your ability and one of our experienced Cham enthusiast will review it and make any necessary recommendations.

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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.

 

[Thatcher]

this is the enclosure

that enclosure looks amazing!