I have a 9 to 10 month old veiled. When i first got him he was eating alot and was fine with being handled. Then he got his first absess and i took him in th the vet and they cut it open twice in 2 visits. i had to treat them 3 times a day for a month. Ever since then he has been very angry and aggressive. Now he is not eating and sleeping a lot. I got plenty of lights and food in there but he wont touch it. Iv tried different types of food but he wants nothing to do with it. I find him in the same part of the cage all the time. Any help would be appreciated.
tired angry chemeleon
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Trillian
New Member
Having the abscess sounds like a horrible experience, for both of you. It could be linked to the aggression, but Veiled's particularly seem to go through an aggressive patch around this age, as they are maturing and their hormones are flowing. If you do a search you'll find a lot of similar experiences.
As for the not eating, how long has it been since you saw him eat? If you could fill out this form it would really help a lot with giving you some ideas for things to do to help him:
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?
Pictures are helpful.
As for the not eating, how long has it been since you saw him eat? If you could fill out this form it would really help a lot with giving you some ideas for things to do to help him:
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?
Pictures are helpful.
reptilover
New Member
I'm very sorry for your loss 
its possible something didnt go correctly with the abcess. Is ur vet very familiar with chameleons? It's possible the treatment ur vet offered may not of been chameleon friendly.. none the less im desperately sorry for ur hardship
its possible something didnt go correctly with the abcess. Is ur vet very familiar with chameleons? It's possible the treatment ur vet offered may not of been chameleon friendly.. none the less im desperately sorry for ur hardship 
