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Thank you for your response. Here is a pic of his cage. It is one of those Petco 10 gallon tanks that came already set up with everything in it. I know it's not the proper cage he needs but just using temporarily. He is 7 months old. They think. I am having a issue with keeping humidity levels up. I spray tank a few times a day. The humidity rises instantly then drops an hour or so later to around 35%. It came with two types of bulbs. They said keep red one on 24 hours a day and the other 12 hours a day. I did notice when red light is off during the day the humidity is better. He seems to not be as green when both lights are not on. Any suggestions on that. I have been doing a lot of research on veiled chamelion care. There seems to be a lot of conflicting info that I read. Is there a particular guide I can follow to make sure I'm doing everything right? I really appreciate the help.
The marks on his leg and foot are evidently burn marks from climbing on top of cage. I have moved his branch to prevent that from happening anymore. Do burn marks need to be treated or heal on their own?
Thank you!
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care? Veiled, male, approx 4 months? I've had him 10 days.
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon? Only once so far till he adjusts. He did not seem bothered at all when I picked him up.
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? Crickets, meal worms, kale, carrots What amount? 5-7 larger crickets a day. The small ones Petsmart sells are very tiny. What is the schedule? I feed him 3 or so in morning and 2 or more around lunch time. How are you gut-loading your feeders? I put fluckers cricket quencher and cricket diet Flucker makes in box with crickets. Do I do that Dailey?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule? Exo Terra calcium without d3 every other day on all crickets.. Reptivite Multi Vitamin on all crickets twice a week.
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking? I use a spray bottle only 4 times a day. I do not see him drinking off leaves or tank only open his mouth when I spray. He get irritated when I spray in tank and on him.
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. His droppings are white and look like bird droppings. He has not been tested for pararSites.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions? 10 gallon vertical glass tank with screen top.
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? As seen I pic I posted he has two lights one red and one white that are round and sit on top of cage. They are from Petco in fact the whole set up is from Petco. I got one of those packages that comes with all essentials to set tank up. I'm not sure if it's right essentials?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)?
Temp stays around 80-85 during day.
Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? 65-70
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
This is what I struggle with the most. The humidity goes up to 80%+ when I spray then shortly after drops significantly to around 30% within a hour or two. Petco said keep red light on 24 hours a day and white light on 12 hours a day. I have noticed keeping red light off now it helps keep humidity balanced but is the white light enough lighting for him?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? No only plastic leaves and brush that stick on side of tank.
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? In living room next to window and tv. 5 ft to top of cage. It sits on book case. Knoxville, TN
Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.
I have been doing a lot of research on care for veiled chams and see that people do things different ways. I am a beginner at this and very determined to make sure that he gets the proper care. I just need some guidance to make sure I'm doing everything correctly. That's my concern.
Thank you very much for the help!
Pictures are helpful