Not eating at all for 5 or more days.

[Maree1961]

Good day, I have a 5 year old veiled male chameleon. A month ago I put moss on the bottom of his cage, I've read that's better for them. He was digging and digging and eating the Moss. I took the Moss Out,I took everything out of the cage. He has not eaten in a past 5 days or so. He is getting fluids. I've read about chameleons not eating for quite some time. How long does this Strike last for?

 

[kinyonga]

I'm hoping the moss hasn't caused an impaction. I hope not.

 

[Maree1961]

I was wondering that. Today, he looks good. Bright green. I bought fresh crickets. I only put a couple in there and I'll see if they're still in there tomorrow. It's hard to know how many crickets he eats because they could be in there for a long time or they get loose in a house. So it's hard to know if he's eating now.

 

[Maree1961]

Hello, I have not seen my chameleon eat in a less 6 days. The same old crickets are in there too. What is going on with him. How long can they go without eating.

 

[hopps31]

If he was digging and digging are you sure you do not have a female?? Also if he/she ate the moss it most definitely could be impaction, which you will need to see a vet for asap. Do you have a picture of him/her?

 

[NickTide]

Are you offering veggies? Double check this but I believe Kale is cham safe and is high in fiber. You can also try flying or fast moving insects. He may be bored with crickets. I wouldn't wait too long before a vet visit if you can find one that knows chams in the area.

 

[kinyonga]

Please post a couple of recent photos of him and answer the questions in this thread...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

 

[Maree1961]

He just sits at the bottom of the page. I would imagine that he must have ate one of his crickets because he's still alive. I never see him eat anymore. Enclosed is a pic

 

[Maree1961]

How long can you go without eating?

 

[kinyonga]

Did you remove the moss and reolace it with that substrate? I would get rid of that substrate ASAP. It can cause an impaction.
Has he pooped at all lately?

 

[Maree1961]

This morning he was laying at the bottom of the cage. They said that Moss was the best thing for his cage cuz it holds in moisture. So 3 weeks ago I gave it to him. He did eat it. The bark at the bottom of his cage I've had since he was little he never ate it. I've kept a close eye on him. This morning he was at the bottom of the cage freezing lethargic. So I held him for an hour he moved a little bit won't open up his eyes. He is 7 years old. I think they only live to be 5 years old. He's been healthy the whole time until a couple weeks ago could be he ate the Moss, or he's just dying of old age. Sad