No appetite.

[Nicholasdeaan]

My four month old veiled is only eating a couple crickets a day. I'm concerned because I see everyone else feeding theirs up to 10 a day. Should I be concerned with her eating habits?

 

[jpowell86]

She should definitely be wanting more than 2 crickets a day. What are your temps in the enclosure? What are your supplementing routines? Has she been staying hydrated?

 

[Scout]

Post a picture please!

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

She should definitely be wanting more than 2 crickets a day. What are your temps in the enclosure? What are your supplementing routines? Has she been staying hydrated?

Her basking area is at 80-81 degrees. Humidity is at 50-60%. I give her cal w/o D3 everyday, cal with D3 twice a month, and multivitamin twice a month. I have only had her for a week, but that will be her schedule. She has gotten D3 once and all the rest of the days have been plain calcium. And yes. She always drinks quite a bit. I have a dripper set up and mist 3 times a day.

 

[Onemorecast]

Filling this out and including pics of cham and enclosure would help a ton

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.

 

[jpowell86]

Her basking area is at 80-81 degrees. Humidity is at 50-60%. I give her cal w/o D3 everyday, cal with D3 twice a month, and multivitamin twice a month. I have only had her for a week, but that will be her schedule. She has gotten D3 once and all the rest of the days have been plain calcium. And yes. She always drinks quite a bit. I have a dripper set up and mist 3 times a day.

If you have only had her a week, there is a chance she is still just trying to get used to you and her new enclosure. Give her a little more time. Just to ease your mind, I would have a fecal done also.

 

[Lathis]

If you have only had her a week, there is a chance she is still just trying to get used to you and her new enclosure. Give her a little more time. Just to ease your mind, I would have a fecal done also.

Ditto. She might be settling in still. Having a fecal check for parasites done is a very good idea. It's something that should be done regularly for all chams.
If you want any pointers on her care, you can fill out the "How to Ask For Help" questions posted above - it will help get you on the right track to keeping her happy and healthy!

Welcome to the Forums and the wonderful world of chameleons!

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

Ditto. She might be settling in still. Having a fecal check for parasites done is a very good idea. It's something that should be done regularly for all chams.
If you want any pointers on her care, you can fill out the "How to Ask For Help" questions posted above - it will help get you on the right track to keeping her happy and healthy!

Welcome to the Forums and the wonderful world of chameleons!

Yes I plan on taking her to the vet just to be safe and make sure her health is in check. I know a fecal check is pretty cheap. I plan on getting a compound microscope so I can teach myself how to do them at home. Thanks much everyone!