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[Frankenmooth]

Hi everyone hoping for some help I just got my Vail Chamaeleon from a pet store two days ago and everything I’m researching he doesn’t have the right UV bulb so I ordered one of those the pet store never gave him supplements I’m assuming because they would’ve I would think educated me on that so I ordered the supplements that I’ve researched he needs but my biggest concern is that he has a dark color and at night he turns white is that normal

 

[CrisBruns]

Welcome to the forum. The lighter color at night is normal. Would be good to fill out the husbandry form for review and post pics of enclosure from top to bottom and of your Cham. Start watching Neptune the chameleon videos on YouTube.

 

[CrisBruns]

Here is the husbandry form:

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.

*Read/watch everything you can under the resources tab. There is a lot to learn and the sooner the better.*

What UVB did you order?

 

[kinyonga]

Welcome to the forum and the world of chameleons!
This is a good place to learn!

Here are some good sites to start off with...
https://chameleonacademy.com
https://m.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon