Possibly Sick Panther Chameleon

[Hbomb326]

Hello, I am a new member and am getting my first chameleon tonight. The previous owner of the chameleon told me that he has been staying at the bottom of his cage but comes up sometimes for sun/heat. The owner thinks he's malnourished but looks and acts healthy. He is about a year and a half. I will attach some images of the enclosed and the chameleon. The owner also told me that he eats about 4 crickets when hungry. I am wondering if there is anything suggestions for what I should do to try and get him healthy again when I get him tonight. I'm not sure if this is the chameleon for me and if I should keep looking. Also If anyone could help me identify the locale that'd be appropriated

 

[Theveiled]

I would say if you get him make sure to get a fecal done. He is very beautiful!! Im thinking ambilobe (not sure if I spelled that right)

 

[Haileybug]

Your humidity is up right

 

[Carlton]

Hello, I am a new member and am getting my first chameleon tonight. The previous owner of the chameleon told me that he has been staying at the bottom of his cage but comes up sometimes for sun/heat. The owner thinks he's malnourished but looks and acts healthy. He is about a year and a half. I will attach some images of the enclosed and the chameleon. The owner also told me that he eats about 4 crickets when hungry. I am wondering if there is anything suggestions for what I should do to try and get him healthy again when I get him tonight. I'm not sure if this is the chameleon for me and if I should keep looking. Also If anyone could help me identify the locale that'd be appropriated View attachment 164015View attachment 164016View attachment 164017View attachment 164018View attachment 164019

Why does the previous owner think he's malnourished? Is it something behavioral (lack of coordination, unable to hunt normally, etc) or a matter of size? He is full grown at a year and a half old. If the pictures are current, he looks pretty nice, though on the small size. That could be genetic (if the breeder was focusing on color instead of size). Even if he was "stunted" from slow growth while a juvenile that doesn't mean he's sick now. I don't see signs of metabolic bone disease, sickness, or dehydration, A cham can spend more of its time at the bottom of the cage because its simply too hot. Did the previous owner describe his husbandry so you know what supplements and gutloads he used? Ask. This is very valuable information that can help you make corrections if they are necessary. You really need more information about his previous care and health problems if any.