Update on Sam’s habitat

[Sharpshot214]

I got Sam some branches for his enclosure until his new one comes in.. I tried to recreate a forest top for him, but am worried it may be a bit too much.. I washed the branches off and dried em.. It’s probably too much, but he seems to like it

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

No such thing as too much foliage. Have you gotten you husbandry reviewed yet?

 

[Sharpshot214]

No such thing as too much foliage. Have you gotten you husbandry reviewed yet?

No, not yet.. How do I get it reviewed?

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

No, not yet.. How do I get it reviewed?

You can fill this out and we will give you some feedback

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.

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[Sharpshot214]

You can fill this out and we will give you some feedback

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.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

Oh yes, I filled it out
Info:
-Sam is a male veiled chameleon and is about 6-7 months old. He’s been in my care for about 5 months.
-when I first got him, I’d handle him quite often which, from what I’ve read, isn’t good, but I was new and happy lol (still am!)
-I feed him feeder crickets from a pet store my brother-in-law gets for his bearded dragons. When I first got him, I’d feed him 3 or 4 every night and I didn’t gutload them
- I used calcium powder when I first got him, but then ran out and didn’t get anymore (I know, terrible thing)
-Tp water him, I spray his cage with a spray bottle every 2 to 3 hours. I must his cage whenever I come in the room lol. I do see him drinking, he loves his water.

Cage info:
-It’s a glass cage with a screen top that’s 2’x 2’, I believe.
- I don’t remember the brand of lighting I’m using, but it’s a 40 watt household bulb in a hood fixture. I didn’t have much of a lighting schedule until yesterday, which I turn the light on at 10am and off at 10pm.
- I measure the temp with a temp gauge for aquariums and the average is 65-75 degrees, I believe.. It’s got a meter that has a green section and I tend to keep it in that range. The temp at night is usually 60 degrees.
- I’m not sure of the humidity levels or how to measure them, although I must his cage frequently.
- As for live plants, I’ve recently put many branches from outside into the cage. I washed them off and shook them and placed em on in.. He likes it lol
- He’s been in my sister’s room about 3 months because I don’t really stay in my room upstairs. It’s about 5 and a half feet from the top of the cage to the floor.
- We’re located in Roanoke, Al
And the current problem I’m worried about is his MBD and how to help him until I can get to a vet.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I got Sam some branches for his enclosure until his new one comes in.. I tried to recreate a forest top for him, but am worried it may be a bit too much.. .... It’s probably too much, but he seems to like it

No such thing as too much foliage.

+1.

IMO, forest top is exactly what they like—and we should be shooting for.

 

[Sharpshot214]

+1.

IMO, forest top is exactly what they like—and we should be shooting for.

Radical! He’s doing a lot better, actually.. I just got him to eat 2 baby mealworms and those and the cricket are the most I’ve seen him eat for a while lol. You guys have been wonderful and I’m glad to have a group of individuals to help me on mine and Sam’s journey

 

[ERKleRose]

That's great! Do you have any other types of feeders?

 

[Sharpshot214]

That's great! Do you have any other types of feeders?

Not at the moment.. just the baby mealworms

 

[ERKleRose]

So those aren't the best feeders and should only be used as occasional treats and added variety. Here's a great feeder chart (and a great gutload chart, as well!):

 

[Beman]

I gave a full husbandry review in this thread at this link. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/new-cham-owner-here.182986/post-1671750

@Sharpshot214 please copy and paste this so you have it to refer to.