Daesie11
Chameleon Enthusiast
Chameleon Info:
I always make sure there are at least 20 feeders in the cup to keep them moving. I usually have his feeders in the enclosure before his lights come on at 7am, unless it's my day off then I usually feed him around 8 or 9 after he has had some time to warm up.
I have been changing my gut load weekly. Last week was parsley, carrots, sweet potato, mango, and mustard greens. This week is parsley, parsnip, papaya, and collard greens. What will next week bring?? Stay tuned. I also always include some bee pollen.
Cage Info:
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
He has just not been eating enough from what I've been told babies his age should be eating. He really only eats 5-8 feeders a day depending on if I hand feed him anything. I have seen him eat from his feeder cup, so he knows it's there and can reach in to it. I can tell he prefers to hunt for his food, so I always make sure to put a few loose in the enclosure which I have seen him eat but he also has a few in there that he seems to have made friends with??? I just want to make sure he is ok and I'm not doing something wrong to make him not want to eat. Could it just be because he wasnt the alpha when he lived with his brothers so is only used to eating a smaller amount?? I'm a worried mom, k. I have a few pictures of him, but I'm at work right now and cant take new ones but if you want I'll attach some when I'm home! Enclosure picture is also a little out of date. I added another small bendy branch up top and took out the schefflera at the bottom.
- 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?
I always make sure there are at least 20 feeders in the cup to keep them moving. I usually have his feeders in the enclosure before his lights come on at 7am, unless it's my day off then I usually feed him around 8 or 9 after he has had some time to warm up.
I have been changing my gut load weekly. Last week was parsley, carrots, sweet potato, mango, and mustard greens. This week is parsley, parsnip, papaya, and collard greens. What will next week bring?? Stay tuned. I also always include some bee pollen.
- 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.
He has just not been eating enough from what I've been told babies his age should be eating. He really only eats 5-8 feeders a day depending on if I hand feed him anything. I have seen him eat from his feeder cup, so he knows it's there and can reach in to it. I can tell he prefers to hunt for his food, so I always make sure to put a few loose in the enclosure which I have seen him eat but he also has a few in there that he seems to have made friends with??? I just want to make sure he is ok and I'm not doing something wrong to make him not want to eat. Could it just be because he wasnt the alpha when he lived with his brothers so is only used to eating a smaller amount?? I'm a worried mom, k. I have a few pictures of him, but I'm at work right now and cant take new ones but if you want I'll attach some when I'm home! Enclosure picture is also a little out of date. I added another small bendy branch up top and took out the schefflera at the bottom.