Miss Lily
Chameleon Enthusiast
Make sure to take photos every month so you can look back on how he changed when he's all grown up! It's wonderful to look back and remember jsut how tiny they used to be!
Simba is home!!!!!!!
- Thread starter KatCham
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Make sure to take photos every month so you can look back on how he changed when he's all grown up! It's wonderful to look back and remember jsut how tiny they used to be!
dreamforthedead
New Member
Awww he's so cute! His setup is great by the way! Enjoy him, you'll soon be wanting more.
Enjoy him, you'll soon be wanting more. 
Cainschams
New Member
I remember how excited I was to get my first!!! Looks like you are feeling the same way He looks nice and healthy and the set up is nice too!! They dont always take to the feeding cup right away. You could free range some crickets in there along with the roaches and worms in the cup and see if he takes them. They dont really hide much after they find the heat source. They tend to stay under the lights so he should have no problem finding them Of course it can take a little while for him to get acclimated so I wouldnt worry too much. Just give him as much privacy as possible for the first few weeks. I know, its hard
Congrats!!!
He looks nice and healthy and the set up is nice too!! They dont always take to the feeding cup right away. You could free range some crickets in there along with the roaches and worms in the cup and see if he takes them. They dont really hide much after they find the heat source. They tend to stay under the lights so he should have no problem finding them Of course it can take a little while for him to get acclimated so I wouldnt worry too much. Just give him as much privacy as possible for the first few weeks. I know, its hardCongrats!!!
jessica
Avid Member
What a little doll he is! Congratulations
I almost forget how small they start out, I love his tiny little feet
Looks like your thread warmed alot of hearts with memories of first chameleons! It made me smile and remember the countless hours I stared and watched (ok I still do)
Enjoy
I almost forget how small they start out, I love his tiny little feet
Looks like your thread warmed alot of hearts with memories of first chameleons! It made me smile and remember the countless hours I stared and watched (ok I still do
) Enjoy
KatCham
Established Member
Thanks everyone, for your kind words.
It is so hard to leave him and not just sit and watch him!!! LOL
No luck with feeding last night, but, takes them a little while to get used to the cup.
I put 5 lil silks in there this morning, so we'll see if he can be tempted today. Fingers crossed.
NEWSFLASH! He has actually moved from his fave branch!!!
I thought he'd set up camp up there!!! But no, he was under his basking light just before, turning his PEENY body to the side, gotta make sure you toast both sides you know!!! LOL
So, yeah, I'll keep you all posted on feeding. He's done everything else, so hopefully it won't take him long. Poor little man did travel 300miles to get here so he's probs still in recovery.
I've decided I'm gonna go out today so I can't check on him!!! Give him ultimate privacy!!!
I will take monthly pics (if not weekly LOL) it'll be fab to do a post when he's all grown up of how he changed!!!
I'M SO EXCITED!!!!.....AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!!! LOL
It is so hard to leave him and not just sit and watch him!!! LOL
No luck with feeding last night, but, takes them a little while to get used to the cup.
I put 5 lil silks in there this morning, so we'll see if he can be tempted today. Fingers crossed.
NEWSFLASH! He has actually moved from his fave branch!!!
I thought he'd set up camp up there!!! But no, he was under his basking light just before, turning his PEENY body to the side, gotta make sure you toast both sides you know!!! LOL
So, yeah, I'll keep you all posted on feeding. He's done everything else, so hopefully it won't take him long. Poor little man did travel 300miles to get here so he's probs still in recovery.
I've decided I'm gonna go out today so I can't check on him!!! Give him ultimate privacy!!!
I will take monthly pics (if not weekly LOL) it'll be fab to do a post when he's all grown up of how he changed!!!
I'M SO EXCITED!!!!.....AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!!! LOL
KatCham
Established Member
Oh I hope I haven't upset him......
just about to go out and thought I'd check him before I go out.
No silks touched and one of them had gone wet and didn't look healthy at all, so I opened the door and took that worm out....
.... the only thing is, the branch at the top of the cage, Simba's fave spot, touches the door, so when I opened the door, the branch gave a little bit and I think Simba got a fright.
He went really dark and climbed onto the mesh on the top of his cage.
I hope I haven't put him off feeding.
Like I say, off out now so will check tonight (Around 5pm) whether he's eaten anything when I go in to mist him.
He will be ok won't he??? I know they take a little while to settle in, but I hope he eats soon. He's only had 1 silkworm since yesterday morning. (worry)
Anyone else worrying about babies eating??
just about to go out and thought I'd check him before I go out.
No silks touched and one of them had gone wet and didn't look healthy at all, so I opened the door and took that worm out....
.... the only thing is, the branch at the top of the cage, Simba's fave spot, touches the door, so when I opened the door, the branch gave a little bit and I think Simba got a fright.
He went really dark and climbed onto the mesh on the top of his cage.
I hope I haven't put him off feeding.
Like I say, off out now so will check tonight (Around 5pm) whether he's eaten anything when I go in to mist him.
He will be ok won't he??? I know they take a little while to settle in, but I hope he eats soon. He's only had 1 silkworm since yesterday morning. (worry)
Anyone else worrying about babies eating??
KatCham
Established Member
Well Simba doesn't seem bothered now, after I rudely disturbed him!! LOL
He's back in his fave spot and I've just been up to mist.
Still no silks eaten, but on misting up there where he's perched, he's licked some drops of the branch, so at least he's keeping hydrated.
I'm a little less stressed about him not eating.
I read a reply of yours from last year Tiff, saying they can take a while to adjust, but to just keep them hydrated and carry on with the daily routine.
Then he'll hopefully relax and eat when he's comfortable.
Thanks for putting my mind at rest
I'll put the feeders in the cup every morning and take the uneaten ones out before lights out. One day I won't have any to take out
Stay tuned!!! LOL
He's back in his fave spot and I've just been up to mist.
Still no silks eaten, but on misting up there where he's perched, he's licked some drops of the branch, so at least he's keeping hydrated.
I'm a little less stressed about him not eating.
I read a reply of yours from last year Tiff, saying they can take a while to adjust, but to just keep them hydrated and carry on with the daily routine.
Then he'll hopefully relax and eat when he's comfortable.
Thanks for putting my mind at rest
I'll put the feeders in the cup every morning and take the uneaten ones out before lights out. One day I won't have any to take out
Stay tuned!!! LOL
KatCham
Established Member
I think I'm going to move the cup up a bit so I definately know he can see it from his fave branch. How far can 3mo chams see???? Then if that works and he knows which direction to head in I can move it down later if need be.
Like I say, I'm pleased he's still drinking. I think feeding will come with time (but will try relocating the cup too)
Olimpia
Biologist & Ecologist
I've had new arrivals eat immediately like nothing's happened (namely, my fatty panther Daedalus ) and others take a few days to eat more than one or two food items. Remember that this is a huge life change for them, but don't worry, he won't starve himself to death.
) and others take a few days to eat more than one or two food items. Remember that this is a huge life change for them, but don't worry, he won't starve himself to death.
KatCham
Established Member
Well, the stubborn lil bugger still han't eaten anything. 2 days since he ate the calci worms.
Put 3 silks in the cup this morning. He's been left all day with them, I've just come back in and saw 2 silks in the cup...I thought FAB he's found them and ate one.....NO there it is on the floor!! Bummer!
Oh well, I'll just keep putting the grub in there...up to him when he eats it.
He'll have to give up his hunger stike at some point!! LOL
Gonna try with calci worms again 2mrw morning.
I'll tell you what he is doing tho...POOPING FOR BRITAIN!!! LOL
Put 3 silks in the cup this morning. He's been left all day with them, I've just come back in and saw 2 silks in the cup...I thought FAB he's found them and ate one.....NO there it is on the floor!! Bummer!
Oh well, I'll just keep putting the grub in there...up to him when he eats it.
He'll have to give up his hunger stike at some point!! LOL
Gonna try with calci worms again 2mrw morning.
I'll tell you what he is doing tho...POOPING FOR BRITAIN!!! LOL
