Veiled chameleon dull gray and skinny

[nathan_family]

Hello,

I purchased a juvenile veiled chameleon around 6 months ago and I’ve noticed over the last few months that it’s become very dull gray with no color and seems kind of skinny. I’m not sure what the problem is. I have reptisun 5.0 uvb as well as basking bulbs set up to come on from 8am to 8pm. I have a misting system that automatically spays the tank throughout the day and night. I have ventilation fans built in on the sides and top of the enclosure. I dust the insects with repticalcium without d3 every day and with d3 about once a week. What am I doing wrong???

 

[IrohtheVeiled]

Hello, and welcome to the form.

I’m sure someone would be able to help you if you filled out the husbandry form, I will say at a glance the highest perch seems like it’s too far from your uvb light

With a t5ho you want your highest branch to be 9 inches away to put them at the correct level of exposure. From what I can tell from your pictures you seem to be pushing like a foot

Also you shouldn’t use reptivite more than once every other week, twice a month.

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi. Afraid we’ll need more info to be able to be of any decent help. Copy and paste the following with your answers and we can look thru and get a better idea of what might be going on.

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.