Sleeping on the floor???.

[Oskar12]

Hello Everyone!!!!.
I am new to this site!!!, I was wondering if anyone can help me out with some information please.
I have a wonderful 2yr old Yemen Chameleon I have noticed over the last three to four days in the morning he is sleeping on the floor where the heat strip is.
He has never done this before I know they come down from time to time but surely this is not normal behaviour???.
If anyone can help I would be most grateful.
Thanks.

 

[ChiefRedman]

Can you fill this out and can you post some pictures of him and his enclosure ?? A chameleon hardly ever goes to the bottom of the cage , so a heat strip wouldn't be needed . So some information about your enclosure can help determine the source of the problem

Chameleon Info:
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?
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.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Lovereps]

Welcome to the forum!
Sorry your cham is having a problem.

Copying and pasting the questions that ChiefRedman posted, then adding all of your answers will enable others to give you sound advice, rather than merely guessing at possible causes.

Sometimes something is a bit off in a cham's environment or care and relatively small changes can make a great difference.