Newly Homed Fainting 6 month old chameleon

[Jess_i]

Hi everyone,

I need some help with my chameleon I just got this chameleon from a friend who couldn’t house it anymore. The chameleon is 6 months old and I put it in its new cage and at night she’s fine but when I turn the lights on she freaks out and keeps passing out I think due to stress new environment. When I say passing out it means her eyes close she freezes starts heavily breathing through her mouth then a minute later will settle and start walking again. She is continuing to do this and it’s happening for longer and longer periods of time as the stress is probably putting a toll on her. I have the same lighting temperature everything as the last owner. Should I take her to the vet? Her colouring hasn’t changed much she’s still Green just darker patches.
Any tips to calm her down would be great.

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[SourGrape4u]

Can you post pics, chameleons sleeping or closing eyes during day hours is never good though, a vet visit would be best.

 

[nickeeyy]

What kind of chameleon ? Sometimes when they get frantic they will move very quick, stop & close eyes. This has happened to us when we had a Jacksons that totally hated water; yes could very well be linked to stress

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
That sounds strange what your chameleon is doing. Since it is seeming to last for longer periods of time, something can’t be right. Any chance you could get a video of it? If so, you’ll have to upload it to something like YouTube and then post the link here. Also, if you would kindly provide your husbandry details thru the help form below (copy & paste), it would better help determine what, if anything is off. Pictures of your chameleon and enclosure top to bottom are a huge help also.

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.