Thor the chameleon
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I'm new to having a chameleon. He is shedding on his head and face. Is this normal?
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He also appears wrinkly. Does this mean anything? I have never seen him drink water.Hi Thor, welcome to the forums and chameleon stewardship! Yes, it is normal for your Cham to shed on their face and head. It might look a little scary for us with all that skin coming off but it's perfectly natural. I know other forums members will ask -- we'd love to see pictures of your enclosure and chameleon!
The wrinkly skin means he'll be shedding soon, in all likelihood. Many chams are difficult to observe drinking water. If you don't see your Cham drinking, just check his urates (the white "cap" that often comes with the poop). If it's white then it's reasonable to conclude your Cham is hydrated. Yellow or orange and the Cham needs more water. How are you currently getting water to your chameleon? Hand misting? Automated mist system?He also appears wrinkly. Does this mean anything? I have never seen him drink water.
Using a dripper and a spray bottle.The wrinkly skin means he'll be shedding soon, in all likelihood. Many chams are difficult to observe drinking water. If you don't see your Cham drinking, just check his urates (the white "cap" that often comes with the poop). If it's white then it's reasonable to conclude your Cham is hydrated. Yellow or orange and the Cham needs more water. How are you currently getting water to your chameleon? Hand misting? Automated mist system?
Also the urate was yellow even with a dripper and a spray bottle.The wrinkly skin means he'll be shedding soon, in all likelihood. Many chams are difficult to observe drinking water. If you don't see your Cham drinking, just check his urates (the white "cap" that often comes with the poop). If it's white then it's reasonable to conclude your Cham is hydrated. Yellow or orange and the Cham needs more water. How are you currently getting water to your chameleon? Hand misting? Automated mist system?
The dripper is 79 ounces. I never see him go over to where it drips. He has 2 favorite places that he stays all day and night.If the urate is yellow Thor needs more water. You need to spray more often or spray more water or both. How long does your dripper last before runing out of water?