Veiled chameleon help!

[Emasse2243]

So I bought a Cham 2 days ago and he isnt eating. He is tiny maybe 3-4 inchs big. He has only eaten one cricket. I tried cup feeding so I could keep track of what hes eating but he wont eat from the cup, So I let the crickets just roam the cage but it's annoying because they just find there way under the paper towels on the floor and he cant find them. Also when he see's a cricket he goes to the bottom of the cage and he changes colors to brown stripes and he acts like he wants to get out of the cage, he walks back and forth against the screen and rubs his head on it and occasionally stops and pulls at the screen and crickets will walk infront of him and he doesn't do anything, please help!

 

[xcrystalx]

hi and welcome

everythings new to him.many catch on to cup feeding quick but many dont all chams are different.he needs time to settle and find his bearings.

its normal to go a short while without food especially when moving to a new home.its all very daunting to them.my boy didnt eat for 4 days.now he loves his grub

i would suggest you just leave him be to settle for the next few weeks.offer a few items at a time.
keep trying the cup and just free range a few.my boy will not eat from a cup so i free range.

just to make sure everything ok could you fill this out just so we can get a better understanding of his setup and make sure alls good.pics would be good too xx

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?

 

[hockeychameleon]

I agree your cham is getting used to you. But my veiled had the exact same problem. She would not eat! If this continues start to hand feed him. For me it helped my chameleon eat and grow much nicer and less afraid towards me!